In *Avowed*, one of the earliest significant decisions players face is whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas, leading to various outcomes that range from bad to somewhat favorable. This guide delves into the consequences of your choice regarding the Splinter of Eothas.

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

When you refuse to hand over the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis, the dialogue clearly hints at an unfavorable outcome. True to his threats, Sargamis engages you in combat. He is treated as an optional boss with a formidable presence, marked by a large health bar and challenging early-game encounter.

Sargamis calls upon two spirit creatures to assist him, though they typically focus on Kai rather than you. He employs swift, thrusting attacks with his sword, enabling him to close distances rapidly. However, he is vulnerable to ice-based spells, which can be used to your advantage to slow him down.

Upon defeating Sargamis, you are rewarded with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon with enchantments that restore three percent of your health upon defeating an enemy and add a 10 percent bonus to fire damage on your attacks.

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

Upon agreeing to give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis, you are presented with two primary choices, with a third option if you change your mind, prompting an immediate attack from Sargamis. The first choice involves persuading Sargamis to enter the statue himself, leading to his death and granting you the Last Light of Day mace.

The second option is to offer yourself to the statue, which splits into two paths. If you stand in the circle as directed by Sargamis and wait for him to activate the machine, your character dies, but you earn the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Reloading the game brings you back to the point before entering the circle. Alternatively, stepping out of the circle when instructed to stand still will enrage Sargamis, leading to a battle.

How To Finish Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis in Avowed

The optimal approach to resolving the Splinter of Eothas situation without resorting to violence is to convince Sargamis that his plan is doomed to fail. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. If necessary, refer to our *Avowed* respec guide to adjust your attribute points. Place the Splinter in the statue before speaking with Sargamis, activate the machine, and then discuss the failed outcome with him. Persuade him that his plan is futile, leading him to abandon it.

To embark on this path, selecting the Court Augur or Arcane Scholar background at the start of the game can be beneficial, though other backgrounds may offer similar choices. Guide Sargamis toward understanding that Eothas is no longer present, but avoid the intellect option related to live soul transfer.

After Sargamis departs, decide whether to allow the voice to utilize the statue or to destroy it yourself. Subsequently, locate Sargamis in his quarters for a conversation. Completing this segment of the Dawntreader quest this way yields more experience points than if you had fought or complied with Sargamis.

This guide outlines the outcomes of giving or withholding the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in *Avowed*. For those new to Obsidian's latest RPG, consider exploring our *Avowed* beginner's guide for useful tips.

*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*