In *Avowed*, one of the earliest and most impactful choices you face is whether to give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis. This decision can lead to a range of outcomes, from a bad ending to a relatively positive one. Let's explore what happens depending on your choice.

What Happens If You Don’t Give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?

When you refuse to give Sargamis the Splinter of Eothas, the dialogue with him hints at a dire consequence, and he doesn't disappoint. He turns into a formidable opponent, treated as an optional boss with a significant health bar, making this one of the tougher fights early in the game.

Sargamis summons two spirit creatures that primarily target Kai, leaving you to deal with him directly. He employs swift thrusting attacks with his sword, capable of covering large distances quickly. However, he is vulnerable to being frozen, so equipping ice spells can be a strategic advantage to slow him down.

Upon defeating Sargamis, you are rewarded with the Last Light of Day mace. This unique-class weapon not only restores three percent of your health upon defeating an enemy but also adds a 10 percent bonus fire damage to your attacks, making it a valuable asset in your arsenal.

What Happens If You Give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in Avowed?

If you decide to give the Splinter to Sargamis, you're presented with multiple pathways. Initially, you can change your mind, prompting Sargamis to attack you. Alternatively, you can persuade him to enter the statue himself, which leads to his death but also grants you the Last Light of Day mace.

Another option is to offer yourself to the statue. If you stand in the circle as instructed and wait for Sargamis to activate the machine, you'll die but earn the "Get In The Statue, Envoy" achievement. Reloading *Avowed* will return you to the moment just before entering the circle. If you step out of the circle when Sargamis tells you to stand still, he'll become enraged and attack you.

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How To Finish Dawntreader Without Killing Sargamis in Avowed

The optimal way to resolve the Splinter of Eothas dilemma is to convince Sargamis that his plan is doomed to fail. This requires an Intellect stat of 4 or higher. If you need to adjust your stats, check out our *Avowed* respec guide. Place the Splinter in the statue before speaking to Sargamis, activate the machine, and then talk to him after it fails. Persuade him that his plan will not succeed, and he will abandon his quest.

To start this path, you may need to select the Court Augur or Arcane Scholar background options, though other backgrounds might offer similar choices. Continue guiding Sargamis toward the realization that Eothas is gone, but avoid choosing the intellect option about live soul transfer.

Once Sargamis leaves, decide whether to allow the voice to use the statue or destroy it yourself. Then, locate Sargamis in his quarters and speak with him to complete this segment of the Dawntreader quest, earning more experience than if you had fought him or handed over the Splinter.

This covers the decision on whether to give the Splinter of Eothas to Sargamis in *Avowed*. For those new to Obsidian’s latest RPG, consider checking out our *Avowed* beginner’s guide for useful tips to enhance your gameplay experience.

*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*