Tiered Armament: How to Acquire High-End Gear in Avowed

In Avowed, upgrading your weaponry is crucial for survival. Early game encounters feature mostly Common (Level I) weapons and enemies. However, as the difficulty increases to Level II, you'll need superior Fine (Tier II) gear. This guide details how to acquire and upgrade to Fine weapons and armor.

Upgrading Weapons and Armor from Common (I) to Fine (II)

While some Fine quality items can be found or purchased directly, others require upgrading. Avowed uses a dual-tiered system for gear effectiveness: Quality (indicated by descriptor, color, and Roman numeral) and Enhancement Levels (+1 to +3). Common (Green, I) gear needs to be upgraded through three enhancement levels before reaching Fine (Blue, II) status.

This upgrading process takes place at Party Camps. Each camp features a workbench for weapon and armor upgrades. Each enhancement level (+1 to +3) requires specific materials. The final upgrade to Fine (II) necessitates Adra, a rare crystal obtained through quests, merchant purchases, or dismantling Unique items.

Locating and Purchasing Fine (II) Weapons and Armor

While upgrading is effective, it's resource-intensive. Alternatively, Fine (II) weapons and armor can be found early in Dawnshore, though rarely. Level II enemies, particularly Bounties, occasionally drop Fine gear. However, using Common gear against Level II foes is significantly less effective, so ample health potions are recommended.

Paradis merchants offer Fine (II) items for purchase. Access to Paradis unlocks shortly after defeating the Dreamscourge bear boss in Dawnshore. Two sisters operate adjacent stalls near the Bounty Board: Merlylin sells magical Fine items (grimoires, wands), while her blacksmith sister offers standard weapons and armor (as pictured above).

This concludes your guide to obtaining Fine weapons and armor in Avowed.