In *Avowed*, one of the earliest significant decisions you'll face is whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas. This choice leads to vastly different outcomes, ranging from a bad ending to a somewhat positive one. This guide will walk you through the consequences of giving Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas.
What Happens If You Don’t Give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?
When you engage in conversation with Sargamis, it becomes clear that refusing to hand over the Splinter will lead to a confrontation. True to his word, if you outright deny him the Splinter, Sargamis will challenge you to a battle. In *Avowed*, he is treated as an optional boss with a significant health bar, making him one of the tougher early-game encounters.
During the fight, Sargamis summons two spirit creatures that primarily target Kai, leaving you relatively unhindered. He employs swift thrusting attacks with his sword, allowing him to close distances quickly. However, he is susceptible to being frozen, so equipping ice spells can be advantageous to slow him down.
Upon defeating Sargamis, you will obtain the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon that restores three percent of your health upon defeating an enemy and adds a 10 percent bonus to fire damage on your attacks.
What Happens If You Give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?
After agreeing to give the Splinter to Sargamis, you have three options: you can change your mind and trigger a fight, persuade him to enter the statue himself, or offer yourself to the statue. If you persuade Sargamis to enter the statue, he will die, and you will receive the Last Light of Day mace.
Alternatively, if you choose to stand in the circle as directed by Sargamis and wait for him to activate the machine, you will die but earn the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Reloading *Avowed* will bring you back to the point just before entering the circle. If you decide to leave the circle when Sargamis tells you to stand still, he will become enraged and attack you.
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How To Finish Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis in Avowed
The optimal way to handle the Splinter of Eothas situation is to convince Sargamis that his plan is doomed to fail. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. If you need to adjust your stats, refer to our *Avowed* respec guide. Place the Splinter in the statue before speaking with Sargamis, activate the machine, and then talk to him after it fails. Persuade him that his plan won't succeed, and he will abandon it.
To start this path, consider selecting the Court Augur or Arcane Scholar background options, though other backgrounds may offer similar choices. Guide Sargamis to understand that Eothas is gone, but avoid the intellect option about live soul transfer.
Once Sargamis leaves, you can decide whether to allow the voice to use the statue or destroy it yourself. Then, locate Sargamis in his quarters and speak with him to complete this segment of the Dawntreader quest, earning more experience than if you had fought him or handed over the Splinter.
This covers the decision of whether to give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in *Avowed*. If you're new to Obsidian's latest RPG, check out our *Avowed* beginner's guide for helpful tips.
*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*
