Should You Hand Over the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?

One of the pivotal early decisions in *Avowed* involves whether to hand over the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis, leading to dramatically different outcomes. There's a bad ending, a worse one, and one that's relatively good. This guide delves into what happens if you decide to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas.

What Happens If You Don’t Give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?

When you choose to deny Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas, the dialogue hints at a dire consequence, and indeed, it's no idle threat. Refusing to give him the Splinter leads to a confrontation, where Sargamis becomes an optional boss with a formidable health bar, presenting a challenging early-game fight.

In battle, Sargamis calls forth two spirit creatures that primarily focus on attacking Kai, leaving you somewhat free to strategize. He employs swift thrusting attacks with his sword, covering large distances quickly. However, he's susceptible to freezing, so equipping ice spells can be advantageous to slow him down.

Defeating Sargamis rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon that not only restores 3% of your health upon defeating an enemy but also boosts your attacks with an additional 10% fire damage.

What Happens If You Give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?

Upon agreeing to give the Splinter to Sargamis, you face three potential paths. Initially, you can attempt to persuade him to enter the statue himself, which results in his death and you acquiring the Last Light of Day. Alternatively, you can offer yourself to the statue, presenting another branching path.

If you choose to stand in the designated circle and wait for Sargamis to activate the machine, you will die but earn the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Reloading the game will bring you back to the moment before entering the circle. However, if you decide to leave the circle when instructed to stay still, Sargamis will become enraged and attack you.

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How To Finish Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis in Avowed

The optimal resolution to the Splinter of Eothas dilemma involves convincing Sargamis that his plan is doomed to fail, which requires some strategic effort. You'll need an Intellect stat of 4 or higher to unlock these dialogue options. Consider our Avowed respec guide if you need to adjust your attribute points. Place the Splinter in the statue before discussing it with Sargamis, activate the machine, and then speak with him after its failure. Persuade him that his plan won't succeed, leading him to abandon it.

In our playthrough, selecting the Court Augur or Arcane Scholar background options opens up this pathway, though different backgrounds might offer similar choices. Guide Sargamis toward understanding that Eothas is no longer present, but avoid the intellect option concerning live soul transfer.

After Sargamis departs, you can choose whether to let the voice utilize the statue or to destroy it yourself. Then, locate Sargamis in his quarters for a final conversation. Completing this segment of the Dawntreader quest this way yields more experience than engaging in combat or surrendering the Splinter.

That concludes the guide on whether to give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed. If you're new to Obsidian's latest RPG, check out our Avowed beginner's guide for essential tips.

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.