In Avowed, upgrading your weaponry is crucial for survival. Early game encounters feature Common (Level I) weapons and enemies, but the difficulty quickly escalates to Level II, demanding Fine (Tier II) equipment. This guide details obtaining Tier II/Fine weapons and armor.
Upgrading Common (I) to Fine (II) Weapons and Armor:
While some Fine Quality gear can be found or purchased, most requires upgrading. Avowed uses two metrics for gear effectiveness: Quality (indicated by descriptor, color, and Roman numeral) and upgrade levels (+1 to +3). Common (I) gear is green, Fine (II) is blue.
To upgrade to Fine (II), you must first upgrade through levels +1 to +3 at a Party Camp workbench. Each level requires specific materials. After reaching +3, you can upgrade to Fine (II) using Adra, a rare crystal obtained from quests, merchants, or dismantling Unique gear.

Locating and Purchasing Fine (II) Weapons and Armor:
Upgrading consumes significant resources. Alternatively, Fine (II) gear occasionally spawns in Dawnshore early in the game, especially as loot from Level II enemies, particularly Bounties. However, Common gear is ineffective against Level II foes, necessitating ample health potions.
Merchants in Paradis also sell Fine (II) gear. Access to Paradis is granted after defeating the Dreamscourge bear boss in Dawnshore. Two sisters operate adjacent stalls near the Bounty Board: Merlylin sells magical items (grimoires, wands), while her blacksmith sister offers standard weapons and armor (pictured above).
This concludes your guide to acquiring Fine weapons and armor in Avowed.