Avowed: 10 Best Tips for Beginners

Upon entering either one of the four regions in Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed, you’ll probably be confused as to where to start. There are a heck of a lot of things you can get up to. You can explore the world, running into all sorts of interesting NPCs with side quests and hidden secrets to discover. 

But the enemies will likely put up the biggest challenge, at least until you can gather up enough resources and upgrades to make it easier to cruise through. 

In any case, you want to make the most of your time in the vast lands of Eora, and the best way to do so is by taking note of the Avowed: best tips for beginners we have for you below.

10. Explore to Your Heart’s Content

Eora may feel like a vast, fantastical world to comb through every nook and cranny. But take it in stride, and your efforts will pay off. And not just breezing past the dungeons and ruins but actually taking your time to discover every interactable detail in the environment. 

By exploring, you’ll discover new areas and unlock camp spots that earn you XP. These pave the way to increasing your ability and character points, which then level up your skills in combat.

Exploring the world is also a great way to gather resources that come in handy when upgrading and crafting better gear.

9. Equip God-Sent Grimoire

Avowed thrives more on elemental magic, perhaps more than physical combat. Since the weapons can be a little fiddly, you want to put prime focus on your grimoire in particular. 

The spellbook comes in handy, even for the Ranger or Fighter class, to have basic spells that can get you out of tough spots or past magic-specific obstacles. 

Unlike most RPGs, Avowed allows you to wield two grimoires to double down on your magic attacks. Or you can wield a weapon in one hand and a grimoire in the other.

8. Don’t Dismiss Your Companions

Your companions are useful at reminding you when you need to stack up on resources and upgrades. But beyond the sometimes constant pestering, which you shouldn’t take for granted, by the way, as it can sometimes harbor some intriguing plotlines and dialog.

They can be pretty helpful during combat – provided you make use of their abilities. Kai, for instance, can signal where an enemy is attacking from. Others can help stun enemies, giving you time for a comeback.

7. Take Advantage of Totem Power

Avowed: best tips for beginners include collecting totems that can give you an extra buff. They are special items that are hidden throughout the regions in the game. Each of the four regions has a totem base as well as six items that go with it. 

You don’t need to wander around aimlessly to find them all. Certain merchants can give you cryptic clues that identify the locations of the totems. Once you find all the items, place the totem at the shrine in your camp and activate its extra buff. 

6. Pursue Side Quests

As with most RPGs, your side quests are your key to earning more XP and leveling up more quickly. But they also potentially lead down some intriguing story paths. In Avowed’s case, side quests give you the opportunity to take down some tough enemies who’ll give you handsome skill boosts. 

Not to mention that defeated enemies drop some powerful loot and gear. Some even grant you weapons against more fearsome enemies. Keep in mind that some side quests will be locked depending on your current level. But the more enemies you defeat, the more locked story quests you’ll be able to play.

5. Food Nourishes Health

Health potions can be great ways to restore your health, and so can food. In fact, constantly eating food may be a more reliable source of HP. Of course, the food types you pick up while exploring will restore your health to different amounts. 

But you don’t need to think about how to prioritize food, as Avowed automatizes it for you. If you only need a few HP, you’ll only consume the amount you need. 

4. Get Rich by Taking on Bounties

Besides side quests, another way you can keep busy is by completing bounties. And not only keep you busy but also earn handsome rewards while at it. The in-game currency you earn is pretty significant and will come in handy when buying resources, gear, and more.

3. Fast Travel to Get Around Quicker

Looking for ways to get around quicker in the world of Eora? Well, Avowed: best tips for beginners also include a fast travel option. While you’re probably used to only fast traveling between distanced points on the map, Avowed allows you to fast travel from pretty close beacons. 

You’ll find fast travel beacon icons across the Eora map that look like stone torch holders with purple flames. Alternatively, you can fast-travel between any camp spots, which are also marked as icons on the map.

2. Loot Everything

By now, looting anything and everything is an old adage in RPG gaming. Avowed follows the same idea to pick up everything you can from defeated enemies. Even before the corpse has grown cold, it’s essential to pick up the health and essence potions they still carry. 

Some enemies will have weapons, others valuable resources you can use to craft better gear. While some resources may seem insignificant, it’s still great to pick them up so you don’t see an “unfinished” marker taking you back to the same place. 

1. Offload the Excess

While picking up anything and everything, your character will soon get overwhelmed and begin moving slowly. Slow movement can hurt combat, too. So, be sure to offload the excess equipment by going to the menu and sending any heavy items back to camp. 

Once you return to camp, you can always snoop through everything in your storage, picking the weapons and armor that may be important for your next quest.