Embarking on a journey through the Living Lands in *Avowed* is fraught with danger, but you won't have to face it alone. You'll be accompanied by four distinct Companions, each bringing their unique personalities and a set of upgradable abilities to your adventure. Here's a comprehensive look at every Companion you can recruit in *Avowed*:
Kai
Kai is your first significant Companion in *Avowed*, joining you shortly after the tutorial level. You'll encounter him at the port in Dawnshore near Paradis. Kai approaches you directly on the dock, and together, you'll set out to find the Ambassador and the Cleric. He remains a steadfast member of your party until you recruit three Companions, at which point you can switch him out at a Party Camp if you choose.
In *Avowed*, Kai is an ex-mercenary with a softer side, serving as a tank in combat. He excels at both taking and dishing out damage. His fire abilities are particularly useful for clearing obstacles like cobwebs and roots, aiding in the discovery of hidden paths and valuable loot.
Kai's upgradable abilities include:
- Fire and Ire, Active: Kai unleashes a potent shot from his blunderbuss, stunning and taunting a single enemy for 10 seconds.
- Unbending Defense, Active: Kai regenerates health and boosts his damage reduction by 25%.
- Leap of Daring, Active: Kai performs a stunning and taunting leap onto enemies, affecting all nearby foes.
- Second Win, Passive: Upon reaching zero health, Kai revives himself, restoring 50% of his maximum health.
Marius
Marius, the second Companion you meet in *Avowed*, has a past connection with Kai. You'll find him in Dawnshore at a bar, where you can either help him resolve a situation peacefully or engage in combat with some confrontational NPCs.
As an expert hunter and tracker, Marius enhances your exploration of the Living Lands with his Hunter Sense ability, which helps locate loot and crafting materials. In combat, he harnesses his wild side, using a bow and arrow, daggers, and even manipulating nature to trap enemies in roots.
Marius's upgradable abilities include:
- Binding Roots, Active: Marius roots an enemy in place for 8 seconds.
- Heart Seeker, Active: Marius fires a piercing shot that always hits its target, passing through obstacles.
- Shadow Step, Active: Marius disappears into smoke, reappearing to slash an enemy with his daggers up to three times.
- Wounding Shots, Passive: Marius's attacks cause bleeding damage.
Giatta
Giatta, the third Companion you recruit, joins your party later in the main quest at the Emerald Stair Region in the Fior settlement. As an animancer, she practices a controversial form of magic within the Living Lands.
Giatta plays a crucial role in uncovering the spiritual mysteries of *Avowed*'s main quest. In combat, she serves as a support, focusing on healing, shielding, and buffing allies rather than dealing direct damage. Her unique ability, Spectral Jolt, powers Essence Generators, which can unlock hidden pathways and reveal secret loot during exploration.
Giatta's upgradable abilities include:
- Purification, Active: Giatta emits a wave of energy that heals all allies by 25% of their maximum health.
- Barrier, Active: Giatta grants all allies a temporary health shield for 20 seconds.
- Acceleration, Active: Giatta boosts the movement and attack speed of all allies for 15 seconds.
- Reconstruction, Passive: Giatta's attacks provide minor healing to all allies.
Yatzli
Yatzli is the fourth and final Companion you can recruit in *Avowed*. You'll officially join forces with her during a main quest in the Shatterscarp region within the city of Thirdborn, though you may encounter her earlier in the game.
Like Giatta, Yatzli wields magic, but her focus is on dealing damage. Her spells are potent, capable of targeting single enemies or controlling crowds effectively. Additionally, Yatzli can use her magic to clear obstacles, making her an invaluable asset for exploring the Living Lands.
Yatzli's upgradable abilities include:
- Essence Explosion, Active: Yatzli unleashes an arcane explosion upon contact with an enemy, releasing Essence and causing significant damage.
- Minoletta’s Missile Battery, Active: Yatzli launches a barrage of arcane missiles that seek out nearby enemies.
- Arduos Delay of Motion, Active: Yatzli manipulates arcane energy to slow an enemy for 10 seconds.
- Blast, Passive: Yatzli's attacks create a small area of effect upon hitting an enemy.
These are all the Companions you can recruit in *Avowed*, each bringing unique skills and abilities to enhance your journey through the Living Lands. *Avowed* is now available on PC and Xbox, ready for you to explore with your chosen team.
