"To Give or Not to Give: The Splinter of Eothas Dilemma in Avowed"

In *Avowed*, one of the earliest and most impactful decisions you'll face is whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas. This choice leads to significantly different outcomes, ranging from a bad ending to a somewhat positive one. This guide will walk you through the consequences of your decision regarding the Splinter of Eothas.

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

When you choose to withhold the Splinter of Eothas from Sargamis, the conversation quickly escalates, hinting at dire consequences. True to his word, Sargamis engages you in combat, transforming into a formidable optional boss with a large health bar. This early-game encounter is challenging, as Sargamis not only fights you directly but also summons two spirit creatures to aid him, though they primarily target Kai.

Sargamis employs swift thrusting attacks with his sword, allowing him to close distances rapidly. However, he is susceptible to freezing, making ice spells a strategic choice to slow him down. Upon defeating Sargamis, you are rewarded with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon that restores three percent of your health upon defeating an enemy and adds a 10 percent bonus to fire damage on your attacks.

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

If you decide to give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis, you face a few subsequent choices. Initially, you can persuade him to enter the statue himself, which results in his death and grants you the Last Light of Day mace. Alternatively, you can offer yourself to the statue, leading to two possible outcomes:

• Stand in the circle as instructed by Sargamis and wait for him to activate the machine. This choice results in your character's death, but you earn the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Reloading the game will bring you back to the point before entering the circle.
• Leave the circle when Sargamis tells you to stand still, prompting him to attack you in a rage.

How To Finish Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis in Avowed

The most favorable outcome involves convincing Sargamis that his plan won't succeed, which requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. If you need to adjust your stats, refer to our *Avowed* respec guide. Place the Splinter in the statue before speaking with Sargamis, activate the machine, and then discuss the failed attempt with him. Persuade him that his plan is doomed to fail, leading him to abandon it.

To initiate this path, consider selecting the Court Augur or Arcane Scholar background, though other backgrounds might offer similar options. Guide Sargamis to understand that Eothas is gone, but avoid the intellect option about live soul transfer. After Sargamis leaves, decide whether to allow the voice to use the statue or destroy it yourself. Then, locate Sargamis in his quarters for a final conversation, completing this segment of the Dawntreader quest with more experience than if you had fought or given him the Splinter.

This guide should help you navigate the decision regarding the Splinter of Eothas in *Avowed*. For those new to the game, our *Avowed* beginner's guide offers additional tips to enhance your gameplay experience.

*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*