Bounties play an essential role in Avowed, serving as a primary means to acquire superior gear. While not every bounty guarantees better equipment, they all provide a considerable amount of coins specific to the area you are exploring. This currency can be instrumental in obtaining upgraded versions of your preferred weapons and armor, consequently easing the challenges posed by formidable enemies, as evidenced by the diminishing number of skulls next to their names.
Within the game, players will encounter various tough opponents, which many bounties require you to defeat. Understanding their locations prior to venturing into the wild can be highly beneficial, preventing any unfortunate encounters with foes you are not adequately prepared to face. In this scenario, knowledge indeed proves to be power; it is essential to gather as much information as possible to conquer these bounties, especially as you progress through different stages of the game.
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Where To Find All Bounties & Their Rewards
Every Bounty Broken Down By Region
In total, Avowed features four distinct regions, each housing five bounties. While many of these do not offer special rewards, they will grant you experience points and gold commensurate with the specific area. Below is a detailed breakdown of each region, including map locations and pertinent notes regarding rewards.
Dawnshore Bounties
During the early stages of the game, the Dawnshore region presents a series of surprisingly challenging bounties. Each bounty in this area provides a reward of 500 gold, and the specific locations along with essential information for successful completion can be found in the table below.
| Bounty | Location | Rewards (If Any) | Notes |
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| Nacib |
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This bounty is challenging to locate. Although the marker indicates it is within Paradis proper, true location lies in a spider-surrounded cave outside the city. | |
| Octav the Firebrand |
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While not too difficult, Octav has several allies; eliminating ranged foes first is advisable. | |
| Ralga |
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Compared to fights against Thalla the Taskmaster, Ralga poses a lower threat due to fewer allies. | |
| Tempestuous Luandi |
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This bounty can be challenging if approached too early; I recommend returning with better gear. | |
| Yellowband Camp | Misc. drops from various enemies. | This camp presents a daunting challenge due to the overwhelming number of foes. Stealth mechanics may not be effective, often necessitating a direct approach. |
Among these, Nacib proved the most elusive, while the Yellowband camp provided significant resistance despite having upgraded gear and companions. The unique weapons gained from Dawnshore bounties can be quite rewarding.
Emerald Stair Bounties
The Emerald Stair region also features five bounties, many of which I stumbled upon unintentionally while treasure hunting. It is beneficial to pursue these bounties to be aware of their locations.
| Bounty | Location | Extra Rewards (If Any) | Notes |
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| Belderreno | None | This bounty is difficult to locate and requires you to be at the river’s surface level, specifically seeking a cave. | |
| The Trantons | Tranton Family Unique Gear: | While manageable, expect a drawn-out battle as you navigate towards the bounty through several enemies. | |
| Old Nuna | None | The bounty area may not have a visible marker until you get closer; simply follow the quest marker to the cave’s entrance. | |
| Delemgan | None | Situated within the Wildwoods, encounter Delegman enemies; utilizing fire damage can be effective. | |
| Xaurips | None | This bounty is fairly easy and recommended for early completion if you are selecting bounties. |
Completing these bounties will net you 750 gold. Despite initial concerns that bounties would be unavailable post-main quest completion in Emerald Stair, several NPCs remained available for bounty collection.
Shatterscarp Bounties
The bounties in this region offered tough challenges; however, they were manageable compared to a particular side quest involving a lost band of warriors. Notably, the initial bounty can be encountered almost accidentally on your way to Thirdborn, and bounties here reward you with 1200 gold.
| Bounty | Location | Extra Rewards (If Any) | Notes |
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| Kukae Maka | Misc. | The fight can be straightforward, but expect a wave of additional enemies when you think you are finished. | |
| Captain Tago | Various enemies in the vicinity. | Numerous foes await, particularly a healer or priest; eliminate them first for a smoother battle. | |
| Koda & Dario | Essence Potion | Unlike most, these enemies won’t attack unless provoked, allowing for tactical engagement. | |
| Moi Piki | None | Proximity to the main quest area means you may stumble upon it easily; counter primarily with frost against fire-damaging foes. | |
| Xaurip Captain Grithin | None | Relatively easier compared to the other bounties. |
Kukae Maka’s location is close to your path to Thirdborn and resembles any standard enemy camp. Initially, many foes will appear as formidable 3-Skull enemies, prompting caution. Although Kukae himself may yield no drops, look for The Emperor’s Reach in a nearby slain enemy’s body; completing all five bounties rewards you with Braces of Bloodletting.
Galawain’s Tusks
This region poses significant battles but offers opportunities to acquire legendary gear as well. Each bounty here yields 1800 gold, albeit none drop fancy weapons. However, treasures often accompany these foes, so inspect surrounding areas before departing.
| Bounty | Location | Extra Rewards (If Any) | Notes |
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| Congasar And Crusta |
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Easily accessible, but be prepared for a tough encounter as both foes are 3-Star Legendaries. | |
| Urvolnau | Bloodwrithe Toadstool | This bounty is relatively easier among the group. | |
| The Sporeking |
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Accessing this bounty can be tricky; navigate carefully among the ruins to reach your destination. | |
| Mater Mare | Bloodwrithe Toadstool | This is one of the easier bounties to complete, but get to the location can be challenging. | |
| Destul | None | Situated near the main quest within Solace Keep; follow the questline to locate it. |
While Mater Mare may be one of the simpler fights, the difficulty varies greatly. Completing these bounties, particularly challenging ones like Congasar and Crusta, is best approached with good gear and preparation, as traversing the environment poses its own unique challenges.
How To Get Bounties
Quest Giver & Bounty Boards
Each region features a bounty board, typically located near merchants. In Paradis, it’s situated within the Market District, which can be surprisingly easy to overlook. I myself navigated through Paradis several times without encountering it until I actively searched for merchants on the map. For any difficulty locating it, side quests, including bounties, are marked with an exclamation point on the map. Seek the market area in Paradis’ Market District to find the bounty board.
In Fior mes Iverno, the bounty board is located near your initial entry point into the city. Following the city’s destruction, the board relocates to a wall within the makeshift campsite the survivors establish. In Shatterscarp, find the bounty board situated between two merchant stalls, closest to the fish merchant where you initially encounter Yatzli in Thirdborn. Meanwhile, Galawain’s Tusks has its board positioned near the entrance of Solace Keep, which becomes accessible after you first explore The Garden with Marius.
How To Upgrade Gear
Gear That Will Help You Take Down Enemies
Upgrading your gear, particularly armor, in Avowed is a crucial yet often complex endeavor. You will require a significant quantity of materials to maintain your equipment in optimal condition. Unfortunately, there isn’t a streamlined method to track upgrade materials, unlike certain other games. Nevertheless, the investment is essential as foes in newly explored regions can feel as challenging as bosses.
There are three primary methods for upgrading your gear:
- Gathering materials to enhance existing gear at a workbench.
- Acquiring a superior version of existing items at a merchant.
- Obtaining unique pieces of gear from vanquishing enemies or exploring.
Personally, I found it easiest to purchase new non-unique gear from vendors. Some merchants offer unique items that I often scrutinized for potential upgrades. I preferred to reserve my upgrade materials for such unique gear. Boss encounters can be daunting, but I rarely felt the need to swap gear based on specific fights. Often, I transitioned between an arquebus or a one-handed ranged weapon and grimoire based on the situation; nothing overly complex.
Prioritize eliminating enemy healers or those summoning minions first. Being overwhelmed with adversaries can quickly turn into a frustrating experience.
The initial challenges of any new region can be significant, even if your gear was optimally upgraded before transitioning from the previous area. Bounties often start at around 3 Skulls, and a single hit from a pre-boss can easily result in a KO. I recommend saving at a safe yet proximate distance from the bounty target before engaging. You want to safeguard your progress since autosave checkpoints are only established after defeating a boss.
This caution provides an opportunity to revisit a merchant or Party Camp to regroup, adjust loadouts, or attempt the bounty at a later time. If you encounter an insurmountable fight, consider taking on a different quest or bounty that appears more achievable before returning in Avowed.