"Should You Hand Over the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?"

In *Avowed*, the decision to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas is a pivotal choice that can lead to drastically different outcomes. This guide will walk you through the consequences of your decision, helping you understand the bad, worse, and somewhat good endings you might encounter.

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

During your conversation with Sargamis, it becomes clear that refusing to give him the Splinter will lead to a confrontational outcome. True to his word, if you outright deny him the Splinter, Sargamis will engage you in combat. In *Avowed*, he's treated as an optional boss with a distinctive name and a substantial health bar, making him one of the tougher early-game encounters.

Sargamis calls upon two spirit creatures to assist him in battle, though they typically focus on attacking Kai rather than you. He employs swift thrusting attacks with his sword, allowing him to cover significant distances quickly. However, he is susceptible to being frozen, so equipping ice spells can be a strategic advantage to slow him down.

Defeating Sargamis rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon that not only restores 3% of your health upon defeating an enemy but also adds a 10% bonus to fire damage on your attacks.

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

After agreeing to hand over the Splinter, you have three paths to consider. The first involves persuading Sargamis to enter the statue himself, which results in his death but also grants you the Last Light of Day mace.

The second option is to offer yourself to the statue. Here, you can choose to stand in the circle as instructed by Sargamis and wait for him to activate the machine. This action leads to your character's death but earns you the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Reloading *Avowed* will return you to the moment before you entered the circle. Alternatively, if you decide to leave the circle when Sargamis tells you to stand still, he will become enraged and attack you.

How To Finish Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis in Avowed

The optimal approach to resolving the Splinter of Eothas situation without violence involves convincing Sargamis that his plan is doomed to fail. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher, and you may need to adjust your attributes using our *Avowed* respec guide. Place the Splinter in the statue before speaking with Sargamis, activate the machine, and then discuss the failed outcome with him. Persuade him that his plan will not succeed, and he will abandon it.

To start this path, select the Court Augur or Arcane Scholar background options, as these provide the necessary dialogue choices. Continue to guide Sargamis towards understanding that Eothas is no longer present, but avoid the intellect option about live soul transfer.

After Sargamis leaves, you can decide whether to allow the voice to use the statue or destroy it yourself. Then, locate Sargamis in his quarters for a final conversation. Completing this segment of the Dawntreader quest this way will yield more experience than fighting him or handing over the Splinter.

This guide covers the critical decision of whether to give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in *Avowed*. For those new to Obsidian's latest RPG, our *Avowed* beginner's guide offers additional tips to enhance your gameplay experience.

*Avowed* is now available on PC and Xbox.