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

Deciding whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas in Avowed is a crucial early choice with significantly different consequences. This guide details the outcomes of giving Sargamis the splinter.

What Happens If You Give Sargamis the Splinter?

After agreeing to give Sargamis the splinter, you face a branching path. You can:

• Persuade him to enter the statue: This results in Sargamis' death and rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace. This also grants the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Reloading the game allows you to repeat this choice.
• Offer yourself to the statue: This leads to another decision point. You can either stand in the designated circle, resulting in your death, or leave the circle, provoking Sargamis into attacking you.

What Happens If You Don't Give Sargamis the Splinter?

Refusing to give Sargamis the splinter initiates a boss fight. He summons spirit creatures and utilizes swift, powerful attacks. However, he's vulnerable to freezing spells. Defeating him rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace.

The Best Outcome: Completing Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis

The optimal approach requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. This unlocks dialogue options to convince Sargamis his plan is flawed. Place the splinter in the statue, activate it (it will fail), and then speak with Sargamis. Successfully convincing him leads him to abandon his plan, granting you more experience than combat or simply giving him the splinter. Specific background choices like Court Augur or Arcane Scholar may influence dialogue options. Avoid the intellect option related to live soul transfer. After Sargamis departs, choose whether to allow the voice to use the statue or destroy it yourself. Finally, speak with Sargamis in his quarters to complete the quest.

This guide covers the key outcomes of your decision regarding the Splinter of Eothas in Avowed. For additional assistance with the game, consult our Avowed beginner's guide.

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.