The decision of whether to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas in Avowed is a pivotal early choice with significantly varying consequences. This guide details the outcomes of giving Sargamis the splinter.

Refusal: A Confrontation

Refusing Sargamis the splinter initiates a boss fight. He summons spirit creatures and employs swift, powerful attacks. He’s vulnerable to frost spells. Victory yields the Last Light of Day mace, a unique weapon restoring health upon enemy defeat and boosting fire damage.

Acceptance: Multiple Paths

Agreeing to give Sargamis the splinter presents two primary options (plus a third: changing your mind, triggering combat). First, you can persuade him to place himself in the statue, resulting in his death and acquisition of the Last Light of Day mace. Second, you can offer yourself to the statue, leading to further branching paths. Standing in the designated circle initiates a self-sacrifice, earning the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Leaving the circle before activation enrages Sargamis, initiating combat.

The Best Outcome: Peaceful Resolution

The optimal approach involves convincing Sargamis his plan is futile. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. Place the splinter in the statue beforehand, activate the machine to demonstrate its failure, and then reason with Sargamis. This path, often accessible with the Court Augur or Arcane Scholar backgrounds, avoids combat and yields significant experience. After Sargamis departs, choose to either allow the voice to use the statue or destroy it yourself. Finally, speak with Sargamis in his quarters to complete this stage of the Dawntreader quest.

This concludes the analysis of the Splinter of Eothas decision in Avowed. For additional assistance navigating Obsidian's RPG, consult our Avowed beginner's guide.

Avowed is currently available on PC and Xbox.