In *Avowed*, one of the early pivotal decisions players face is whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas, a choice that leads to significantly different outcomes. This guide delves into the consequences of this decision and how to navigate the various paths available to you.

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

When you choose not to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas, the conversation quickly escalates into conflict. Sargamis, true to his threats, engages you in combat. He's treated as an optional boss with a distinctive name and a formidable health bar, making this one of the tougher early-game encounters in *Avowed*.

In battle, Sargamis calls upon two spirit creatures that primarily target Kai, leaving you to focus on him. He employs swift thrusting attacks with his sword, allowing him to close distances rapidly. A strategic approach involves using ice spells to freeze him, thereby slowing his movements and gaining an upper hand in the fight.

Victory over Sargamis rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon that not only restores three percent of your health upon defeating enemies but also adds a 10 percent bonus to fire damage on your attacks.

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

Opting to give the Splinter to Sargamis opens up several pathways. You can either change your mind and trigger a fight, persuade him to sacrifice himself to the statue, or offer yourself in his stead. Choosing to convince Sargamis to enter the statue results in his death and grants you the Last Light of Day mace.

If you decide to stand in the statue's circle as instructed, you'll die but earn the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Upon reloading *Avowed*, you'll resume just before entering the circle. Alternatively, stepping out of the circle when Sargamis commands you to stay still will provoke him into attacking you.

How To Finish Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis in Avowed

The optimal way to resolve the Splinter of Eothas dilemma without violence involves convincing Sargamis that his plan is doomed to fail. This requires an Intellect stat of at least 4. If necessary, refer to our *Avowed* respec guide to adjust your attribute points accordingly.

To proceed, place the Splinter in the statue before conversing with Sargamis, activate the machine, and then talk to him after its failure. Persuade him that his plan is futile, leading him to abandon it. Selecting the Court Augur or Arcane Scholar background can facilitate this path, although other backgrounds might offer similar options.

Avoid the intellect option about live soul transfer, and instead guide Sargamis to recognize that Eothas is gone. Once he departs, you can choose whether to allow the voice to use the statue or destroy it yourself. Then, find Sargamis in his quarters for a final conversation, completing this segment of the Dawntreader quest with additional experience points compared to other outcomes.

This comprehensive guide outlines the potential paths and consequences of deciding whether to give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in *Avowed*. For those new to the game, our *Avowed* beginner's guide offers valuable tips to enhance your gameplay experience.

*Avowed* is now available on PC and Xbox.