Obsidian's Avowed offers a compelling RPG experience for both veterans and newcomers. While RPGs can seem daunting, these tips will help you conquer the Living Lands.

Mastering the Basics

Like most RPGs, Avowed rewards exploration, combat, and quest completion with XP. Leveling up grants attribute and ability points, allowing you to customize your character – from a skilled warrior to a powerful mage. Attributes determine your strengths, but Avowed's re-spec option provides flexibility for experimentation.

Exploring the World of Avowed

While not fully open-world, Avowed offers non-linear gameplay. While main story objectives are marked, resist the urge to rush. Explore buildings, caves, and other areas to uncover loot, resources, and side quests – many offer easy XP gains. Books and notes enrich the lore, while treasure maps lead to valuable rewards. Thorough exploration also yields gold, crucial for acquiring superior weapons and gear, significantly impacting combat effectiveness, especially against bosses.

Potion Management and Combat Strategies

Early combat can be challenging. Manage your health and essence bars effectively. Health and essence potions are readily available from vendors and throughout the world (health potions glow red, essence potions pink). However, conserve health potions; use food to restore minor health losses, and save herbs for status effect removal. Strategic potion use is key, unlike fast-paced shooters.

Supporting Your Companions

Remember to upgrade your companions' abilities alongside your own. Strong companions provide valuable combat support, including healing, preventing overwhelming enemy encounters. Neglecting them can lead to frustrating setbacks.

Gear Upgrades

Utilize resources found throughout the game to upgrade your weapons and gear at the camp's crafting station. Focus on upgrading key equipment you plan to use for an extended period. Upgrades enhance attack power, critical hit chance, and damage resistance.

Embrace the RPG Experience

Avowed encourages exploration and personalized storytelling. Whether you focus on the main quest or delve into side quests, the game adapts to your playstyle. Create your own narrative and enjoy the journey.

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.