Beginner’s Guide to Avowed

Embark on your *Avowed* adventure with confidence! Obsidian's latest RPG blends engaging gameplay with accessibility, making it perfect for both seasoned veterans and newcomers alike. Don't let the genre's complexity intimidate you; these tips will help you conquer the Living Lands.

RPG Basics: Leveling Up and Character Builds

*Avowed*, like many RPGs, rewards exploration and combat. Gain XP by completing quests, defeating enemies, and discovering new areas. Leveling up grants attribute and ability points, allowing you to customize your character. Become a skilled warrior, a powerful mage, or something entirely unique—the choice is yours! Attributes determine your character's strengths. While you might prefer a scholarly build, *Avowed*'s flexibility lets you respec your points anytime, making experimentation easy and ensuring a beginner-friendly experience.

Explore the World of Avowed

*Avowed*'s world offers a compelling blend of directed storytelling and open exploration. While main story objectives guide your path, don't be afraid to deviate. Explore buildings, caves, and hidden areas to uncover loot, resources, and a wealth of side quests—many offering easy XP gains. Books and notes enrich the narrative, providing deeper insights into the world's lore. Seek out treasure maps for valuable rewards, and remember, thorough exploration yields substantial gold, crucial for acquiring better weapons and gear, making combat significantly easier, especially against challenging bosses.

Potion Management: Health and Essence

Early combat can be challenging. Master the balance between physical and essence attacks, and carefully monitor your health and essence bars. Health and essence potions are your essential allies. Health potions (bright red) restore health, while essence potions (bright pink) refill your essence bar. Find them throughout the world and at vendors. However, conserve health potions for critical situations. Use food items to restore minor health, saving potions for when your health is critically low. Remember, this isn't *Call of Duty*; you don't need to heal after every encounter.

Supporting Your Companions

When leveling up, don't neglect your companions! Upgrading their abilities is vital. Strong companions provide invaluable support in combat, offering healing and significantly increasing your chances of success. Ignoring their development will hinder your progress and might lead to frustrating setbacks.

Gear Upgrades: Enhance Your Arsenal

Gather resources as you explore. At campsites, upgrade your weapons and gear at the crafting station (located to the left upon entering). Focus on upgrading gear you plan to use for an extended period. While early-game weapon changes are frequent, investing in upgrades improves attack power, critical chance, and defense, providing a significant combat advantage.

Embrace the Journey: Play Your Way

The beauty of *Avowed* lies in its flexibility. Whether you focus on the main story or explore every nook and cranny, your journey is yours to define. Create your own story, conquer the Living Lands at your own pace, and most importantly, have fun!

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.