Embarking on your journey through the treacherous landscapes of Eora in *Avowed* is a daunting task, but fear not, as you'll be accompanied by a diverse group of Companions, each bringing their unique flair and abilities to the fray. Here's a comprehensive guide to all four Companions you can recruit in *Avowed*, ensuring you have the best team to tackle the challenges ahead.
Kai
Kai is the first full-fledged Companion you'll encounter in *Avowed*. While you'll meet two other characters during the tutorial, Kai officially joins your party as soon as you reach the bustling port of Dawnshore near Paradis. He'll approach you directly on the dock, eager to team up in search of the Ambassador and the Cleric. Kai remains a steadfast member of your party until you recruit three Companions, after which you can swap him at a Party Camp if you choose.
As a former mercenary with a tender heart, Kai excels as a tank in combat. He can absorb and dish out substantial damage, and his fire abilities are invaluable for clearing obstacles like cobwebs and roots, unveiling hidden paths and treasures.
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: He regenerates health and boosts his damage reduction by 25%.
- Leap of Daring, Active: Kai executes a stunning leap onto enemies, taunting and stunning all nearby foes.
- Second Win, Passive: Upon reaching zero health, Kai revives himself, recovering 50% of his maximum health.
Marius
Marius, the second Companion you'll meet, has a storied past with Kai and can be found in Dawnshore. You'll encounter him in a bar, where you can either negotiate his release or assist him in battling some troublesome NPCs. Once he joins, Marius brings his expertise as a hunter and tracker to the team.
His Hunter Sense ability is crucial for uncovering loot and crafting materials across the Living Lands. In combat, Marius leverages his wild side, using a bow and arrow, daggers, and nature's power to ensnare enemies in roots.
Marius's upgradable abilities include:
- Binding Roots, Active: Marius roots an enemy in place for 8 seconds.
- Heart Seeker, Active: He fires a piercing shot that always hits its target, bypassing any obstacles.
- Shadow Step, Active: Marius disappears into smoke, reappearing to slash an enemy up to three times.
- Wounding Shots, Passive: His attacks cause enemies to bleed.
Giatta
Giatta, the third Companion to join your party, is found later in the main quest within the Emerald Stair Region at the Fior settlement. As an animancer, she wields a controversial form of magic that plays a key role in unraveling the spiritual mysteries of *Avowed*.
In combat, Giatta serves as a supportive figure, not dealing massive damage herself but excelling in healing, shielding, and buffing her allies. Her unique ability, Spectral Jolt, powers Essence Generators, unlocking hidden pathways and revealing secret loot caches.
Giatta's upgradable abilities include:
- Purification, Active: She summons 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: She boosts the movement and attack speed of all allies for 15 seconds.
- Reconstruction, Passive: Her attacks provide minor healing to all allies.
Yatzli
Yatzli, the fourth and final Companion, 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.
As a magic-user focused on damage, Yatzli's spells are potent against both single targets and crowds. Her magical prowess also aids in clearing obstacles, making her an essential ally for navigating the Living Lands.
Yatzli's upgradable abilities include:
- Essence Explosion, Active: She unleashes an arcane explosion upon contact with an enemy, releasing a burst of Essence and explosive damage.
- Minoletta’s Missile Battery, Active: Yatzli fires a volley of seeking arcane missiles at nearby enemies.
- Arduos Delay of Motion, Active: She manipulates arcane energy to slow an enemy for 10 seconds.
- Blast, Passive: Her attacks create a small area of effect upon hitting an enemy.
These are the four Companions you can recruit in *Avowed*, each bringing unique skills and abilities to enhance your journey through the Living Lands. With their help, you'll be well-equipped to face the perils of Eora.
Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.
