All Avowed companions and how to recruit them

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Each Sworn ally contributes distinct abilities in combat, ranging from powerful blunderbuss volleys and destructive spells, to grasping vines and aid-providing charms. All four of them are formidable figures, so it’s essential to carefully select your party combination and enhance skills for optimal results according to your playstyle.

Beyond battles, your companions in Avowed will assist you as you navigate and interact within the Living Lands. They’ll aid in uncovering secrets and occasionally share their insights during conversations. However, remember that these relationships are purely platonic. Here’s a comprehensive guide covering the recruitment of each companion and their unique abilities.

All companions in Avowed

In Avowed, there are four characters – Kai, Marius, Giatta, and Yatzli – whom you will encounter and eventually recruit during the game’s main storyline. You won’t miss the opportunity to add these companions to your group as they become available, whether it’s while playing or exploring new areas of the game world. I’ve provided additional information on when exactly you can recruit each companion below.

After they become part of your team, they will gain experience points (XP) and level up, giving you access to improve various skills for them through the Companion Skills menu. Each companion possesses three active abilities and one passive ability, all with three unique enhancements to unlock. You can assign any of a companion’s active abilities to quick action buttons on the D-pad, or view all of their abilities together by pressing LB.

As a gamer in the world of Avowed, I’ve noticed that some of my companions possess a unique ability: they can interact with their environment when I don’t have the necessary tools to do so myself. For instance, Kai, one of my companions, has this Firestarter command. With it, he can burn vines and webs, but I could also use fire spells or weapons for the same purpose. It’s handy having him around!

At an acknowledged faction base, you can converse with your comrades not just for casual chat, but also to gain insights about them. They might even share some knowledge with you, which could permanently boost one or two of your attributed traits. However, it’s important to note that there is no romantic involvement with the companions – at least not in a traditional sense.

When it’s time to depart from the campsite, you’ll need to gather your team, limited to a maximum of three members including yourself. This means you’ll have to decide who among your group will stay behind. Keep in mind that camps serve as quick travel points in the game known as Avowed. So, if you wish to alter your team, simply teleport to a camp, change your companions, and then exit from the fast travel point where you left off. This will bring you back to your previous location with your new team.

Here’s what you need to know about every companion in Avowed:

Avowed Kai

Kai, the large, muscular, blue creature resembling a fishman, is the initial ally you enlist. He functions as a kind of “tank,” attracting enemies and stunning them to make them simpler to defeat. His toughness makes him an excellent addition to any team, but he’s especially beneficial for long-range characters and vulnerable spellcasters due to his durability.

  • Kai is recruited almost immediately after completing the tutorial section of Avowed and is one of the first people you see after arriving at Dawnshore.
  • Abilities:
    • Fire and Ire (Active): Kai fires a powerful blunderbuss shot that deals high Stun to a single enemy and Taunts them for 10 seconds.
    • Unbending Defense (Active): Kai regenerates health and increases his damage reduction by 25%.
    • Leap of Daring (Active): Kai leaps into the aim and crashes into enemies below, Stunning and Taunting all nearby enemies.
    • Second Wind (Passive): When Kai is downed, he revives himself and restores half of his own health.
    • Command: Kai can burn away vines and webs that block pathways.

Avowed Marius

Mountain dwelling little person explorer and survivalist Marius serves as the party’s ranger. He employs his bow to inflict damage at a distance, and can unleash abilities for crowd control and lethal strikes to aid in battle. Having him in your group is beneficial if you’re focusing on melee combat.

  • Marius is recruited during the main quest in Dawnshore near the beginning of the game.
  • Abilities:
    • Binding Roots (Active): Marius Roots an enemy in place for 8 seconds.
    • Heart Seeker (Active): Marius fires an arrow that can never misses and passes through what it hits.
    • Shadow Step (Active): Marius goes invisible and reappears near an enemy to attack with his dagger, and he repeats this up to three.
    • Wounding Shots (Passive): Marius’ attacks apply Bleed Accumulation.
    • Hunter’s Sense: Marius marks nearby enemies and loot. He has this extra ability instead of a command.

Avowed Giatta

In the game, Giatta serves as the team’s supportive wizard, specializing in spells to boost allies and weaken opponents. Her versatility makes her a valuable addition to any party setup, yet she becomes less necessary if you have an abundance of items that can provide similar effects like buffs and healing.

  • Giatta is recruited during the main quest in the Emerald Stair, the second region in Avowed.
  • Abilities:
    • Purification (Active): Giatta creates a wave of energy that heals nearby allies for 25% of their maximum health.
    • Barrier (Active): Giatta provides all allies with a Temporary Health shield that lasts for 20 seconds.
    • Acceleration (Active): Giatta boosts the movement and attack speed of all allies for 15 seconds.
    • Reconstruction (Passive): Giatta’s attacks heal all allies by a small amount.
    • Command: Giatta can zap switches with shock damage.

Avowed Yatzli

Ytazli is a learned sorceress with formidable strength in battle, yet her spells don’t possess the raw power of the elements. Instead, she can be considered a ‘glass cannon’ companion, meaning she deals significant damage but has limited durability. To ensure her success, it would be best to build her around melee combat, focusing on enhancing her physical prowess.

  • Yatzli is recruited during the main quest in Shatterscarp, the third region in Avowed, although you will meet her in the Emerald Stair first.
  • Abilities:
    • Essence Explosion (Active): Yatzli tosses out an explosive bolt of magic that deals explosive damage and releases Essence.
    • Minoletta’s Missile Battery (Active): Yatzli fires a volley of seeking magic projectiles.
    • Acceleration (Active): Giatta boosts the movement and attack speed of all allies for 15 seconds.
    • Arduous Delya of Motion (Passive): Yatzli slows an enemy for 10 seconds.
    • Command: Yatzli can dispel magical illusions.

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2025-02-14 16:11