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

Deciding whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas in Avowed is a pivotal early-game choice with significantly different outcomes. This guide explores the consequences of giving Sargamis the relic.

What Happens When You Give Sargamis the Splinter?

After agreeing to give Sargamis the Splinter, you face two primary options (plus a third: changing your mind, resulting in a fight). First, you can persuade Sargamis to place himself in the statue, leading to his death and your acquisition of the Last Light of Day mace. Second, you can offer yourself to the statue, which branches into further choices. Standing in the designated circle and waiting for Sargamis to activate the machine results in your death but also unlocks the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Alternatively, leaving the circle when instructed triggers Sargamis' attack.

Completing Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis:

The optimal approach involves convincing Sargamis his plan is futile. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. Placing the Splinter in the statue beforehand, activating the machine, and then speaking to Sargamis after its failure allows you to dissuade him. Specific background choices, such as Court Augur and Arcane Scholar, may provide unique dialogue options to achieve this. Successfully convincing Sargamis leads to him abandoning his plan. You then choose to either allow the voice to utilize the statue or destroy it yourself. Finally, speak with Sargamis in his quarters to complete this portion of the Dawntreader quest, earning more experience than through combat or simply handing over the Splinter.

What Happens if You Don't Give Sargamis the Splinter?

Refusing to surrender the Splinter initiates a battle with Sargamis, functioning as an optional boss fight. He summons spirit creatures and employs swift, powerful attacks. However, he's vulnerable to freezing spells. Victory rewards you with the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon with health regeneration and fire damage enhancements.

Ultimately, the choice of whether or not to give Sargamis the Splinter significantly impacts your Avowed playthrough. Careful consideration of your stats and dialogue options is crucial for navigating this quest effectively.

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.