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

One of the earliest pivotal decisions in *Avowed* centers around whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas. This choice dramatically alters the game's trajectory, leading to a bad ending, a worse one, and a surprisingly positive outcome. This guide details the consequences of giving Sargamis the splinter.

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

Refusing Sargamis the splinter sets the stage for an unpleasant confrontation. He'll challenge you to a fight, becoming a challenging early-game boss. He summons spirit creatures to aid him, utilizing swift, far-reaching sword attacks. However, he's vulnerable to ice spells, making them a useful tactic. Defeating Sargamis rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon with health regeneration and fire damage enhancements.

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

Agreeing to give Sargamis the splinter presents two main options (plus a third if you change your mind, triggering a fight). First, you can persuade him to place himself in the statue, resulting in his death and acquiring the Last Light of Day mace. Second, you can offer yourself to the statue, leading to another branching path. Standing in the designated circle and allowing Sargamis to activate the machine results in your death but grants the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Alternatively, leaving the circle before activation provokes Sargamis into attacking you.

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How To Finish Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis in Avowed

The most favorable outcome involves convincing Sargamis his plan is flawed. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. (Consult our *Avowed* respec guide for attribute adjustments.) Placing the splinter in the statue before speaking to Sargamis, activating the machine, and then discussing the failed attempt with him allows you to persuade him to abandon his plan. Specific background choices, such as Court Augur and Arcane Scholar, may offer unique dialogue options leading to this outcome. Avoid the intellect option regarding live soul transfer. After Sargamis departs, you decide whether to allow the voice to use the statue or destroy it yourself. Finally, speaking with Sargamis in his quarters completes the Dawntreader quest, yielding more experience than combat or simply handing over the splinter.

This concludes our analysis of whether to give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in *Avowed*. For new players, our *Avowed* beginner’s guide offers valuable tips. *Avowed* is available now on PC and Xbox.