Mastering Avowed: A Beginner's Guide to Obsidian's Latest RPG

Avowed, Obsidian's newest RPG, offers a compelling experience for both seasoned veterans and newcomers to the genre. While RPGs can initially seem daunting, this guide provides essential tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey.

Understanding the Fundamentals

Like most RPGs, Avowed uses an XP system. Complete quests, defeat enemies, and explore to earn XP and level up. Leveling grants attribute and ability points, allowing you to customize your character's strengths – be it a warrior, mage, or a unique blend. Importantly, Avowed lets you respec your points, making experimentation easy and forgiving for beginners.

Exploring the World of Avowed

While not entirely open-world, Avowed offers significant non-linearity. While following main quest markers is tempting, exploring is key. Delve into buildings, caves, and hidden areas to discover loot, resources, and numerous side quests – many providing easy XP gains. Books and notes enrich the lore, while treasure maps lead to valuable rewards. Thorough exploration also yields gold, crucial for acquiring superior weapons and gear, significantly impacting combat effectiveness, especially against challenging bosses.

Managing Resources: Potions and Food

Early combat can be challenging. Master the use of health and essence potions – easily identifiable by their red and pink glows, respectively. However, conserve health potions; use food items for minor health restoration, saving potions for critical situations. Remember that some food items counteract status effects like poison.

Supporting Your Companions

Leveling up provides skill and attribute points for both your character and companions. Neglecting companion upgrades is a common mistake; strong companions are invaluable in combat, providing support and increasing your chances of success.

Gear Upgrades: A Key to Success

Gather resources to upgrade your weapons and gear at the crafting station in your camp. While early-game weapon changes are frequent, prioritize upgrading more durable items later. Upgrades enhance attack power, critical hit chance, and defense.

Embrace the Journey

Avowed is about immersion and personalized storytelling. Whether you focus on the main quest or explore every side quest, the game encourages a unique playthrough. Create your own narrative and enjoy the adventure!

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.