Embarking on the treacherous journey through the Living Lands in *Avowed* is an adventure best not taken alone. Fortunately, you'll have the company of four unique Companions, each bringing their distinct personality and set of upgradable abilities to the fray. Here's a comprehensive guide to every Companion you can recruit in *Avowed*.
Kai
Kai is one of the earliest Companions you'll meet in *Avowed*. While two characters can join you during the tutorial, Kai is the first official Companion to join your party. You'll encounter him early in the game at the port in Dawnshore near Paradis. Kai will approach you 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 swap him out at a Party Camp.
In *Avowed*, Kai is an ex-mercenary with a tough exterior but a heart of gold. In combat, he acts as a tank, capable of both taking and dishing out significant damage. His fire abilities are particularly useful for clearing obstacles like cobwebs and roots, aiding in uncovering hidden paths and collecting loot.
Kai's upgradable abilities include:
- Fire and Ire, Active: Kai unleashes a powerful shot from his blunderbuss, dealing high stun to a single enemy and taunting them for 10 seconds.
- Unbending Defense, Active: Kai regenerates his health and increases his damage reduction by 25%.
- Leap of Daring, Active: Kai executes a mighty leap, crashing down onto enemies, stunning and taunting all nearby foes.
- Second Win, Passive: When Kai's health drops to zero, he revives himself, restoring 50% of his maximum health.
Marius
Marius is the second Companion you'll encounter in *Avowed*. He shares a history with Kai and can be found in Dawnshore. You'll meet Marius at a bar, where you can either help him resolve a conflict peacefully or through combat with some aggressive NPCs.
As an expert hunter and tracker, Marius's skills are reflected in his character, narrative, and gameplay. His Hunter Sense ability assists in locating loot and crafting materials throughout the Living Lands. In combat, Marius employs a bow and arrow along with daggers and can manipulate nature to ensnare enemies in roots.
Marius's upgradable abilities are:
- Binding Roots, Active: Marius roots an enemy in place for 8 seconds.
- Heart Seeker, Active: Marius aims and fires a piercing shot that always hits its target, passing through any obstacles.
- Shadow Step, Active: Marius vanishes into a cloud of smoke, reappearing near an enemy to slash them with his daggers, repeating this action up to 3 times.
- Wounding Shots, Passive: Marius's attacks cause enemies to bleed.
Giatta
Giatta is the third Companion you'll recruit in *Avowed*. She appears later in the main quest, in the Emerald Stair Region at the Fior settlement. Giatta is an animancer, practicing a form of magic that is controversial within the Living Lands.
Her animancer powers play a crucial role in solving the spiritual mysteries of the main quest. In combat, Giatta serves as a support, focusing on healing, shielding, and buffing allies. Although she doesn't deal much damage herself, her unique ability, Spectral Jolt, can activate Essence Generators, opening new pathways for exploration and uncovering hidden loot.
Giatta's upgradable abilities include:
- Purification, Active: Giatta summons a wave of energy that heals all allies by 25% of their maximum health.
- Barrier, Active: Giatta grants all allies a shield, providing them with temporary health 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.
Yatzli
Yatzli is the fourth and final Companion you can recruit in *Avowed*. She joins your party during a main quest in the Shatterscarp region within the city of Thirdborn, though you might encounter her earlier in the world.
Like Giatta, Yatzli wields magic, but she specializes in dealing damage. Her spells can target single enemies or control crowds effectively. Yatzli's magical prowess also helps clear obstacles in pathways, making her invaluable for exploration in the Living Lands.
Yatzli's upgradable abilities are:
- Essence Explosion, Active: Yatzli unleashes an arcane power that explodes on contact with an enemy, releasing a burst of Essence and causing explosive damage.
- Minoletta’s Missile Battery, Active: Yatzli launches a volley of arcane missiles that seek out nearby enemies.
- Arduos Delay of Motion, Active: Yatzli manipulates arcane energy around an enemy, slowing them for 10 seconds.
- Blast, Passive: Yatzli's attacks create a small area of effect upon connecting with an enemy.
These are all the Companions you can recruit in *Avowed*. Each brings unique skills and abilities that can enhance your journey through the Living Lands. *Avowed* is now available on PC and Xbox, offering an immersive experience with these dynamic characters by your side.
