Should You Give the Splinter of Eothas Relic to Sargamis in Avowed?

Navigating the Splinter of Eothas Choice in Avowed: A Comprehensive Guide

One of the earliest pivotal decisions in Obsidian's Avowed centers around whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas. This choice dramatically alters the game's trajectory, leading to various outcomes—a bad ending, a worse one, and a surprisingly positive resolution. This guide details the consequences of giving Sargamis the splinter.

Refusal: A Confrontation

Denying Sargamis the splinter initiates a confrontation. He becomes a challenging optional boss fight early in the game. He summons spirit allies that primarily target your companion, Kai, while employing swift, far-reaching sword attacks. However, he's vulnerable to ice-based spells, making them a valuable tactical asset. Defeating Sargamis rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon with health regeneration and fire damage enhancements.

Acceptance: Multiple Paths

Agreeing to give Sargamis the splinter presents two main options (plus a third, by changing your mind, which triggers a fight). The first involves persuading him to place himself in the statue, resulting in his death and the acquisition of the Last Light of Day mace. The second involves offering yourself to the statue, creating another branching path. Standing in the designated circle and allowing Sargamis to activate the machine leads to your death but grants the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Leaving the circle before activation provokes Sargamis into attacking.

The Optimal Solution: Avoiding Conflict

The most advantageous approach involves convincing Sargamis that his plan is futile. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. Our testing suggests the Court Augur and Arcane Scholar backgrounds facilitate this path, though other backgrounds might offer similar options. The key is to place the splinter in the statue beforehand, activate the machine to demonstrate its failure, and then reason with Sargamis, emphasizing Eothas' absence. Avoid the intellect option regarding live soul transfer. Successfully convincing Sargamis leads him to abandon his plan, yielding more experience than combat or simply handing over the splinter. Subsequently, you decide whether to allow the voice to utilize the statue or destroy it yourself. Finally, speak with Sargamis in his quarters to complete this portion of the Dawntreader quest.

This guide covers the ramifications of your decision regarding the Splinter of Eothas in Avowed. For additional assistance navigating Obsidian's RPG, consult our Avowed beginner's guide.

Avowed is currently available on PC and Xbox.