Finding the right builds in Avowed can give you a real edge, allowing you to match your playstyle with the game’s skill trees, abilities, and gear. Whether you prefer sneaking, shooting from a distance, fighting up close, or casting spells, there are plenty of options to suit your preferences. Early on, it can be confusing to decide which path to take, so I’ve put together some helpful build ideas based on the Fighter, Ranger, and Wizard trees to guide you.
The best builds in Avowed combine skills from all three trees, since each offers useful abilities. But when starting out, it’s smarter to focus on just one or two skill trees until you hit level 10 or higher. It’s also wise to stick with a couple of weapon types early on so you don’t spread your resources too thin. As you level up and gather rare gear, remember you can reset and reallocate your skills and attributes to better fit your evolving style.
Pay close attention to status effects that abilities and items apply. Creating specialized builds around effects like Fire, Frost, or Shock can turn the tide of combat. Want to freeze enemies? Seek out items that build Frost. If you like pounding enemies in melee, choose abilities that Stun or make you uninterruptible. Increasing your critical hit chance or Might can make your hits more devastating. Also, consider your companions—they can boost your strengths or fill in gaps in your setup.
### Top Fighter Build in Avowed
The strongest Fighter build revolves around charges and freezing foes, a style I call the Frost Knight. Equipping a shield and a special ice axe called “Drawn in Winter,” found after collecting an ancient memory in Dawnshore, lets you fight in close while freezing enemies with Frost. Then, use your charge to shatter frozen foes for big damage.
Here’s what you’ll need:
– Attributes: Invest in Might, Constitution, Dexterity, and Resolve.
– Best companions: Giatta and Yatzli.
– Key gear: The “Drawn in Winter” axe and a sturdy shield.
– Important abilities:
– Charge: Primary move to close gaps and stun enemies.
– Shield Bash: Stuns foes and keeps control of the fight.
– Barbaric Shout: Use at the start to prevent interruption and freeze enemies quickly.
– Bleeding Cuts: Adds bleed damage to axes for extra damage.
– Unbreakable: Reduces stamina costs so you can hold your defenses longer.
– Clear Out: Finish with this powerful attack to damage multiple foes and add Frost and Bleed effects.
For magic, focus on:
– Chill Blades: Freeze enemies at range.
– Frost spells like Bristling Frost or Blizzard: To slow or freeze groups.
– Secret of Rime: Helps you freeze enemies more easily.
And in ranger skills:
– Finesse: Boosts your axe damage.
### Top Ranger Build
This build is all about stealth and deadly ranged attacks. The key ability here is “Shadowing Beyond,” which makes you invisible while moving, as long as your Essence lasts or until you attack. This creates a stealthy archer style similar to classic games like Skyrim, perfect for sneaking and delivering high damage from afar.
Here’s what to consider:
– Attributes: Focus on Might, Dexterity, Perception, and Intelligence.
– Best companions: Giatta and Kai.
– Gear: A good bow, appropriate armor, and items like the Ring of Slow Essence for better resource management.
– Abilities to prioritize:
– Shadowing Beyond: Go fully invisible and make your attacks deadly.
– Marksmanship and Critical Strike: Increase your bow’s damage and critical hits.
– Sniper: Do extra damage to unaware enemies—perfect for stealth.
– Staggering Shot: Stuns enemies for follow-up attacks.
For close combat, consider:
– Devastating Criticals: Improve your melee crits.
– Evasive moves to dodge tough hits.
### Best Wizard Build
This build focuses on fiery destruction, inspired by classic spellcasters. Using mostly fire spells, you’ll ignite enemies and deal massive area damage from a distance. Think of it as a glass cannon—fragile but deadly.
Gear and abilities:
– Attributes: Prioritize Might, Constitution, Perception, and Intelligence.
– Key items: A good fire spell grimoire, the Arcanist’s Gambeson for extra Essence, and a Ring of Slow Essence.
– Spell highlights:
– Fan of Flames and Fireball: Cast powerful fire attacks that set enemies ablaze.
– Arcane Veil: A shield spell that boosts your defenses.
– Meteor Shower: Ultra-powerful attack for large groups.
– Harvest Essence: Regenerate Essence easily during fights.
– Scion of Flame: Make igniting enemies easier.
For combat:
– Constant Recovery helps you heal after hits.
– Use spells like Arcane Seal to regain Essence and stay in the fight longer.
No matter which build you choose, experimenting with different abilities and gear can lead to even better setups. Certain totems, like the Totem of Rightful Rulership or the Totem of Defiance, can offer powerful combat buffs. Keep exploring and customizing to make your ideal warrior, ranger, or mage in Avowed.
