Avowed: A Beginner's Guide

Embark on your *Avowed* adventure with these tips, designed to make Obsidian's newest RPG enjoyable for both seasoned veterans and newcomers alike. RPGs can sometimes feel daunting, but with a little guidance, you'll be mastering the Living Lands in no time.

RPG Basics: Leveling Up and Character Building

*Avowed*, like many RPGs, rewards exploration and combat. Gain XP by completing quests, vanquishing foes, and uncovering hidden areas. As you level up, you'll earn attribute and ability points, allowing you to customize your character. Become a mighty warrior, a powerful mage, or forge your own unique path—the choice is yours! Attributes determine your character's strengths. While you might gravitate towards a specific class (like the scholarly type!), *Avowed* offers the flexibility to respec your points, ensuring a beginner-friendly experience. Experiment and find what suits your playstyle best!

Explore the World of Avowed

While *Avowed* offers a structured narrative, don't limit yourself to the main questline. Embrace the freedom to explore! Delve into buildings, caves, and hidden locations to discover loot, resources, and a wealth of side quests. These side quests offer easy XP gains and enrich the overall experience. Discover lore through books and notes, enriching your understanding of the world. Seek out treasure maps for valuable rewards. Thorough exploration will also yield substantial gold, allowing you to acquire better weapons and gear, significantly impacting combat encounters, especially against challenging bosses. Don't rush; take your time to truly immerse yourself in the world.

Mastering Potions and Resources

Early combat can be challenging. Manage your health and essence effectively. Health and essence potions are readily available from vendors and throughout the world (health potions glow red, essence potions glow pink). However, conserve your health potions; use food and herbs for minor health restoration first. Some food items also counteract status effects like poison. Save those for when you truly need them.

Supporting Your Companions

As you level up, remember to invest in your companions! Upgrading their abilities is crucial for success. Strong companions provide invaluable support in combat, including healing capabilities. Neglecting them will significantly hinder your progress.

Gear Upgrades: Enhance Your Arsenal

Gather resources as you explore and upgrade your weapons and gear at camp. Prioritize upgrades for gear you intend to use for an extended period. Early game, you might switch weapons more frequently, so invest wisely. Upgrades provide significant improvements to attack power, critical hit chance, and defense.

Embrace the Adventure

Ultimately, *Avowed* is about creating your own story. Whether you focus on the main quest or delve into every side quest, the journey is yours to shape. Explore, experiment, and most importantly, have fun!

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.