In *Avowed*, keeping your arsenal and armor upgraded is crucial for survival and success. Early on, you'll encounter mostly Common, or Level I, weapons and enemies. As you progress, the game scales up to Level II, and you'll need Fine, or Level II, gear to handle the increased challenge. Here's your guide to acquiring and upgrading to Tier II/Fine weapons and armor in *Avowed*.
How to Upgrade Weapons and Armor from Common (I) to Fine (II) in Avowed
In *Avowed*, you'll find that some weapons and armor are already Fine Quality when you encounter them, but others need upgrading. Gear effectiveness is measured in two ways: Quality and Levels. Quality is denoted by a descriptor, color, and Roman Numeral. Common, or Green, gear is marked as I, while Fine, or Blue, gear is marked as II. Within each Quality, there are three incremental levels from +1 to +3.
To upgrade from Common (I) to Fine (II), head to a Party Camp, where you'll find a workbench for upgrading your gear. You must sequentially complete upgrades from +1 to +3, each requiring specific materials depending on the gear type. After reaching +3, you can upgrade to Fine (II) using Adra, a rare and valuable crystal obtained from completing Quests, purchasing from Merchants, or by breaking down Unique items.
Where to Find and Purchase Fine (II) Weapons and Armor in Avowed
While upgrading is an option, it's resource-intensive. If you're looking to find Fine (II) gear directly in the Living Lands, head to Dawnshore, where you might occasionally encounter this gear. Fine (II) items can drop from Level II enemies, particularly from Bounties. However, be prepared with plenty of health potions since Common gear is less effective against these foes.
Alternatively, you can purchase Fine weapons and armor from Merchants in Paradis. Access to Paradis becomes available shortly after you defeat the Dreamscourge-infested bear boss in Dawnshore, early in the Main Quest. In Paradis, a pair of sister Merchants near the Bounty Board offer Fine gear. Merlylin specializes in magical items like grimoires and wands, while her blacksmith sister sells more traditional weapons and armor (as shown above) at the adjacent stall.
That's how you can equip yourself with Fine weapons and armor in *Avowed* to tackle the game's escalating challenges.
