Mastering the Early Game in Avowed: Four Powerful Builds
Choosing the right build in Avowed significantly impacts your early game experience, dictating your combat effectiveness and survivability. Whether you prefer close-quarters combat, ranged attacks, or devastating magic, these builds offer optimal starting points.
Two-Handed Brawler (War Hero Style)
This build emphasizes raw power. Maximize damage and survivability by prioritizing:
- Might (3): Boosts melee damage.
- Constitution (3): Increases health and resilience.
- Dexterity (2): Improves attack speed and evasion.
- Resolve (2): Reduces the impact of stuns and knockbacks.
Key abilities include Charge (for aggressive engagement), Bleeding Cuts (damage over time), and Toughness (increased health). The Horsecutter sword or Drawn in Winter axe are ideal weapon choices. This is a high-risk, high-reward style for players who enjoy swift, brutal encounters.
Stealth Ranger (Vanguard Scout Style)
For players who prefer ranged combat and stealth, this build focuses on precision and mobility:
- Perception (3): Increases ranged accuracy and critical hit chance.
- Dexterity (3): Improves movement speed and attack speed.
- Might (2): Enhances ranged weapon damage.
- Resolve (2): Mitigates stuns and knockbacks.
Essential abilities include Tanglefoot (enemy immobilization), Marksmanship (increased ranged damage), and Shadowing Beyond (temporary invisibility). Bows, arquebuses, and a pistol/melee weapon combination provide versatility. This build is perfect for those who enjoy strategic, long-range engagements.
Frost Wizard (Arcane Scholar Style)
Control the battlefield with powerful frost magic:
- Intellect (3): Increases spell effectiveness.
- Perception (3): Improves spell accuracy and critical hit chance.
- Dexterity (2): Accelerates spellcasting.
- Resolve (2): Reduces casting interruptions.
Key abilities include Frost Accumulation (slowing and freezing enemies), Chill Blades (close-range freezing), Blast of Frost, and Bristling Frost (AoE frost damage). Combine with Charge (from the Fighter tree) to shatter frozen enemies. A wand and a frost-based grimoire are essential equipment. This build suits players who enjoy strategic spellcasting and crowd control.
Melee Fighter (Balanced War Hero Style)
This balanced build blends offense and defense:
- Might (3): Increases melee damage.
- Perception (3): Improves accuracy and critical hit chance.
- Dexterity (2): Improves attack speed.
- Resolve (2): Reduces interruption during attacks.
Core abilities include Charge, Shield Bash (to stagger enemies), and Constant Recovery (passive health regeneration). A one-handed weapon and shield combination provides a strong defensive posture while maintaining consistent damage output. This is a versatile choice for players who want a well-rounded approach.
Choosing Your Path
The optimal build depends on your preferred playstyle. The Two-Handed Brawler delivers raw power, the Stealth Ranger excels in ranged combat and stealth, the Frost Wizard dominates with magic, and the Melee Fighter offers a balanced approach. Ultimately, select the build that best aligns with your enjoyment of Avowed's engaging combat system.
Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.
