Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Living Lands in Avowed

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Welcome to our comprehensive guide for Avowed, where you’ll step into the shoes of the Envoy of Aedyr and explore the Living Lands within the Pillars of Eternity universe in Eora. A dangerous plague called the “Dream Scourge” is ravaging the land, and it’s up to you to uncover the mystery and find a solution before time runs out. This guide offers everything you need to kick off your adventure, including fundamental tips, insight on the core mechanics, locations for essential collectibles, and much more—so dive in with the section that interests you!

Be aware that there may be minor spoilers in some sections of this guide.

Avowed Basics Guides

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If you’re a newcomer, we have several helpful Avowed guides for you to read before setting foot in the Living Lands:

Curious about how long Avowed will take to complete? We provide insights into the time you’ll spend, whether you focus solely on the main story or explore side quests.
If you’re subscribed to Xbox or PC Game Pass, you’re in luck—Avowed is available for free download right now!
Need a starting point? Check out our essential tips for beginning your adventure on the right foot.

Avowed Character Guides

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Your first task in Avowed will be to create a character, establishing their appearance and backstory. The decisions you make during this setup will impact your entire gameplay experience. Here are some tips for creating and leveling up your character:

Understanding how attributes and backgrounds function in Avowed will help you customize your character to suit your preferred playstyle.
The background you choose will determine your starting weapons, whether it’s a sword, spear, or something different.
If you want to change your character’s look later, we have guidance on using the transmogrify feature for clothing items, and how to assign outfits to companions. Just remember: once you leave the character creation screen, you can’t change your physical appearance.
As you level up, different skill trees become available. We provide details on the Fighter, Ranger, Wizard, and Godlike branches to help you maximize your character’s potential.

Avowed General Guides

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Our general guides for Avowed will help you understand the mechanics of your adventure, allowing you to navigate efficiently and make the most of your companions:

If you’re worried about the time spent wandering through the Living Lands, utilize the fast travel feature to quickly move between beacons.
You can establish an Avowed Party Camp at large Adra Waystones, giving you another fast travel option and a base for healing and upgrading your gear.
As you progress through the narrative, you’ll unlock various companions to join your journey. We have details about each one and advice on how to initiate romantic connections with a select few.

Avowed Choices

Free Ilora from Fort Northreach Jail in Avowed — (Image credit: Obsidian)

Throughout your journey in Avowed, you’ll be faced with critical choices that can affect your story and character development. Some of these decisions might not seem significant during conversations, but here are key moments to keep an eye on:

At the beginning, you can decide whether to rescue Ilora or leave her imprisoned in the Northreach Jail.
In Paradis, a conversation with Dehengen at the docks will kick off the Cabin Fever side quest, where you’ll need to determine how to address her xaurip issue.
While exploring the Strangleroot, you’ll encounter a decision to aid The Voice or turn down the offer, impacting your Godlike abilities.

Avowed Collectibles

Avowed Totem of Rightful Rulership in camp — (Image credit: Xbox Game Studios)

In Avowed, you’ll encounter a variety of collectibles scattered throughout the Living Lands. Collecting these can provide valuable rewards, whether you’re piecing together totems or following treasure maps. Here’s where to find them:

Avowed Review

Kai and Gianna fighting xaurips in Avowed — (Image credit: Obsidian Entertainment)

In our review of Avowed, we praised it as a remarkable comeback for Obsidian Entertainment, stating, “Avowed fills a void in the fantasy RPG genre with its first-person perspective while maintaining the exceptional storytelling and worldbuilding that Obsidian is renowned for.”