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

One of the earliest and most impactful decisions in *Avowed* centers around whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas. This choice branches into multiple outcomes: a bad ending, a worse one, and a surprisingly positive resolution. 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 you up for a confrontation. He becomes a challenging optional boss fight early in the game. Sargamis summons spirit creatures to aid him, and his swift sword attacks can cover significant distance. However, he's vulnerable to freezing spells, making ice magic a useful tactic. Defeating him rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon that restores health upon defeating enemies and boosts fire damage.

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 yielding 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 letting Sargamis activate the machine results in your death but awards the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Alternatively, leaving the circle when instructed triggers Sargamis' attack.

How to Finish Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis in *Avowed*

The ideal outcome involves convincing Sargamis his plan is flawed. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. (Consult our *Avowed* respec guide if needed.) Place the splinter in the statue *before* talking to Sargamis, activate the machine, and then speak with him after its failure. Convincing him his plan is futile leads him to abandon it. Specific background choices, such as Court Augur and Arcane Scholar, may offer unique dialogue options to achieve this. Avoid the intellect option concerning live soul transfer. After Sargamis departs, choose whether to let the voice use the statue or destroy it yourself. Finally, speak with Sargamis in his quarters to complete this part of the Dawntreader quest, earning more experience than through combat or simply handing over the splinter.

This covers the choices surrounding the Splinter of Eothas in *Avowed*. For more *Avowed* guidance, check out our beginner's guide.

*Avowed* is available now on PC and Xbox.