Mastering Avowed: A Beginner's Guide to Obsidian's Latest RPG
Obsidian's Avowed offers a compelling RPG experience, blending elements appealing to both seasoned veterans and newcomers. This guide provides essential tips to ensure a smoother, more enjoyable journey for those new to the genre.
Understanding the Fundamentals
Like most RPGs, Avowed utilizes an XP system. Complete quests, defeat enemies, explore, and you'll earn XP, leading to level-ups. Each level grants attribute and ability points, allowing you to customize your character's strengths, whether it's melee prowess or magical mastery. Avowed's generous attribute point respec system allows for experimentation and adjustments to your build, making it incredibly beginner-friendly.
Embrace Exploration
While not entirely open-world, Avowed offers a non-linear experience. While main story objectives are marked, resist the urge to solely follow the path. Exploration is key! Delving into buildings, caves, and various locations yields valuable loot, resources, and numerous side quests, providing easy XP gains and enriching the overall experience. Don't overlook books and notes—Obsidian's storytelling shines through these details. Seek out treasure maps for additional rewards, and remember that thorough exploration translates to more gold, crucial for acquiring superior weapons and gear. Rushing the main story could leave you underpowered, so take your time!
Potion Management and Resourcefulness
Early combat can be challenging. Manage your health and essence bars effectively. Health and essence potions are readily available throughout the world and from vendors. However, conserve health potions; use food and herbs to restore minor health losses, saving potions for critical situations. Remember, some food items counteract status effects like poison.
The Importance of Companions
Leveling up provides skill and attribute points. Don't neglect your companions! Upgrading their abilities is crucial for combat effectiveness and survival. Strong companions provide invaluable support, including healing capabilities, preventing overwhelming enemy encounters.
Gear Upgrades: A Continuous Process
Gather resources to upgrade your weapons and gear at the crafting station in your camp. While early-game weapon changes are frequent, prioritize upgrades on gear you plan to use for a longer period. Upgrades significantly boost attack power, critical hit chance, and damage resistance.
Play Your Way, Have Fun!
Avowed is about immersion. Whether you focus on the main story or explore every nook and cranny, the game allows for personalized experiences. Create your own narrative and enjoy the journey.
Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.
