Embark on your *Avowed* adventure with these tips, designed to make Obsidian's latest RPG both enjoyable and manageable, even for newcomers to the genre. Don't worry, conquering the Living Lands doesn't require years of RPG experience!
RPG Basics: Leveling Up and Character Builds
Like many RPGs, *Avowed* rewards exploration, quest completion, and enemy defeats with experience points (XP). Leveling up grants attribute and ability points, allowing you to customize your character. Become a mighty warrior, a powerful mage, or something in between—the choice is yours! Attributes determine your character's strengths. While you might favor a scholarly approach, remember *Avowed* lets you respec your points, making experimentation easy and reducing the fear of making a "wrong" choice.
Explore the World of Avowed
*Avowed*'s world offers a compelling blend of directed story and open exploration. While main quest markers beckon, resist the urge to rush! Delve into buildings, caves, and hidden areas to uncover loot, resources, and a wealth of side quests—many offering easy XP gains. Don't overlook books and notes; they enrich the lore and often reveal hidden secrets. Seek out treasure maps for valuable gear and gold. Thorough exploration ensures you're well-equipped for tougher challenges, preventing frustrating under-leveling during key story moments. Plus, that gold will come in handy for better weapons and armor.
Mastering Potions and Resources
Early *Avowed* combat can be challenging. Manage your health and essence carefully. Health and essence potions are readily available from vendors and scattered throughout the world (health potions glow red, essence potions pink). However, conserve health potions; use food and herbs for minor health restoration, saving potions for critical situations. Remember, it's not a *Call of Duty* style respawn system.
Don't Forget Your Companions
Leveling up means upgrading your companions! Neglecting them will severely hamper your progress. Strong companions provide valuable support in combat, including healing capabilities. Investing in their abilities ensures a balanced party and smoother gameplay.
Upgrade Your Gear Strategically
Gather resources to upgrade your weapons and armor at the camp crafting station. Early game, weapon choices might change frequently, so prioritize upgrades on items you plan to use for a while. Better gear justifies the increased upgrade cost, offering significant boosts to attack power, critical chance, and defense.
Embrace the Journey
Ultimately, *Avowed* is about your journey. Whether you focus on the main quest or explore every nook and cranny, tailor your experience to your preferences. Create your own story in the Living Lands, and most importantly, have fun!
Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.
