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Best weapon combinations to use in Avowed
Avowed's versatile combat system empowers you to experiment with any class, from a traditional fighter to a wizard armed with a gun. With countless ways to customize your loadouts, we're here to guide you with the best weapon combinations in Avowed. What are the best weapon loadouts in Avowed? Many weapons in Avowed allow you to equip a second tool using one-handed items. However, tools like the Great Sword, Great Axe, and Bow require both hands, so you won't see them on the list below. Initially, you'll start with Common-type weapons until you eventually acquire upgraded materials by exploring the Living Lands and progressing in the story. I've provided a recommended build with each loadout, but you're more than welcome to use other variants if you've discovered something better. Grimoire and Pistol - Breaking the Mage Mold Screenshot by Destructoid Recommended Weapons: Grimoire of the Elements and Caeroc's Pride If you're looking for a class that stands out, consider this unique build that fuses a mage's mystical elements with a gunman's deadly bullets. This loadout is best suited for medium to long-range combat, requiring you to rely on dodging maneuvers. However, you can take comfort in the protection offered by the grimoire's Arcane Veil shield or Giatta's Barrier. Spear and Shield - A Spartan-like Build Screenshot by Destructoid Recommended Weapons: Giant's Slumber and Exceptional Round Shield When facing off against Avowed's enormous creatures, I always like to whip out a shield and spear. It's proven helpful for gigantic beasts like bears, stunning them with a spear's long-range and guarding you with a shield. I also found it beneficial to have a grimoire with your second loadout to inflict elemental damage on these fearsome creatures. Pistol and Pistol - The Ultimate Gunsman Screenshot by Destructoid Recommended Weapons: Caeroc's Pride and Exceptional Pistol I never would've thought a fantasy RPG like Avowed would have a Call of Duty-like Akimbo build, and yet here we are. The build is a blast to use, flying out bullets left and right. The only drawback is its focus on offense over defense, but you can always switch to your other loadout for better protection. Mace and Pistol - Most Devastating build Screenshot by Destructoid Recommended Weapons: Exceptional Mace and Exceptional Pistol The Mace and Pistol should be your first pick if you want a high damage rate loadout. When an enemy is at a distance, you can utilize a pistol's medium range to stun and possibly eliminate enemies with one hit. Then, once your opponent gets closer to you, you can bust out the mace to get them off your back. Grimoire and Wand - Wizard Master Screenshot by Destructoid Recommended Weapons: Grimoire of the Greater Elements and Minoletta's Conduit Even though there aren't set classes in Avowed, you can at least pretend with your builds. The grimoire and wand loadout is a perfect example, letting you become the mage you were born to be. You'll have the power of magic on your side, casting spells with your grimoire and homing projectiles with the wand. Sword/Axe and Shield - Classic Warrior Build Screenshot by Destructoid Recommended Weapons: Last Light of Day sword/Exceptional Axe and Unfliching Duty shield The classic sword/axe and shield have worked well for me, especially during the beginning stages of Avowed. This weapon combination is the most balanced build, giving you advantages with offense and defense. If you prefer swift movements and average damage, use the sword. But if you're after greater damage at a slight cost to your movement, the axe should be your choice. Sword and Sword - Edward Sword-hands Screenshot by Destructoid Recommended Weapons: Last Light of Day sword and Exceptional Sword If the dual pistols didn't quite match your style, the dual swords might be more your speed. While it may not be the most defensive build, it's undeniably fun. The fast-paced attacks are a joy to use, and there's something satisfying about spamming the attack buttons, constantly swinging the sword for more hits. Just keep an eye on your stamina, as it can deplete rapidly with enough strikes. Grimoire and Sword - The Fireball Screenshot by Destructoid Recommended Weapons: Grimoire of Embers and Last Light of Day sword Whenever it comes to RPGs, I've always dreamed of fusing the might of a warrior with the mystic power of a mage. And now, that dream is within reach thanks to this build. It perfectly blends elemental destruction from the grimoire with the raw power of swordplay, offering the best of both worlds. Plus, if you want to become a fiery master, you can use the Last Light of Day sword from the Dawntreader quest with a fire-based grimoire, engulfing enemies in flames. Dagger and Wand - Small But Mighty Screenshot by Destructoid Recommended Weapons: Sheathed in the Summer and Minoletta's Conduit Ending this list, we have yet another unique loa
Avowed's versatile combat system empowers you to experiment with any class, from a traditional fighter to a wizard armed with a gun. With countless ways to customize your loadouts, we're here to guide you with the best weapon combinations in Avowed.
What are the best weapon loadouts in Avowed?
Many weapons in Avowed allow you to equip a second tool using one-handed items. However, tools like the Great Sword, Great Axe, and Bow require both hands, so you won't see them on the list below. Initially, you'll start with Common-type weapons until you eventually acquire upgraded materials by exploring the Living Lands and progressing in the story. I've provided a recommended build with each loadout, but you're more than welcome to use other variants if you've discovered something better.
Grimoire and Pistol - Breaking the Mage Mold
Recommended Weapons: Grimoire of the Elements and Caeroc's Pride
If you're looking for a class that stands out, consider this unique build that fuses a mage's mystical elements with a gunman's deadly bullets. This loadout is best suited for medium to long-range combat, requiring you to rely on dodging maneuvers. However, you can take comfort in the protection offered by the grimoire's Arcane Veil shield or Giatta's Barrier.
Spear and Shield - A Spartan-like Build
Recommended Weapons: Giant's Slumber and Exceptional Round Shield
When facing off against Avowed's enormous creatures, I always like to whip out a shield and spear. It's proven helpful for gigantic beasts like bears, stunning them with a spear's long-range and guarding you with a shield. I also found it beneficial to have a grimoire with your second loadout to inflict elemental damage on these fearsome creatures.
Pistol and Pistol - The Ultimate Gunsman
Recommended Weapons: Caeroc's Pride and Exceptional Pistol
I never would've thought a fantasy RPG like Avowed would have a Call of Duty-like Akimbo build, and yet here we are. The build is a blast to use, flying out bullets left and right. The only drawback is its focus on offense over defense, but you can always switch to your other loadout for better protection.
Mace and Pistol - Most Devastating build
Recommended Weapons: Exceptional Mace and Exceptional Pistol
The Mace and Pistol should be your first pick if you want a high damage rate loadout. When an enemy is at a distance, you can utilize a pistol's medium range to stun and possibly eliminate enemies with one hit. Then, once your opponent gets closer to you, you can bust out the mace to get them off your back.
Grimoire and Wand - Wizard Master
Recommended Weapons: Grimoire of the Greater Elements and Minoletta's Conduit
Even though there aren't set classes in Avowed, you can at least pretend with your builds. The grimoire and wand loadout is a perfect example, letting you become the mage you were born to be. You'll have the power of magic on your side, casting spells with your grimoire and homing projectiles with the wand.
Sword/Axe and Shield - Classic Warrior Build
Recommended Weapons: Last Light of Day sword/Exceptional Axe and Unfliching Duty shield
The classic sword/axe and shield have worked well for me, especially during the beginning stages of Avowed. This weapon combination is the most balanced build, giving you advantages with offense and defense. If you prefer swift movements and average damage, use the sword. But if you're after greater damage at a slight cost to your movement, the axe should be your choice.
Sword and Sword - Edward Sword-hands
Recommended Weapons: Last Light of Day sword and Exceptional Sword
If the dual pistols didn't quite match your style, the dual swords might be more your speed. While it may not be the most defensive build, it's undeniably fun. The fast-paced attacks are a joy to use, and there's something satisfying about spamming the attack buttons, constantly swinging the sword for more hits. Just keep an eye on your stamina, as it can deplete rapidly with enough strikes.
Grimoire and Sword - The Fireball
Recommended Weapons: Grimoire of Embers and Last Light of Day sword
Whenever it comes to RPGs, I've always dreamed of fusing the might of a warrior with the mystic power of a mage. And now, that dream is within reach thanks to this build. It perfectly blends elemental destruction from the grimoire with the raw power of swordplay, offering the best of both worlds. Plus, if you want to become a fiery master, you can use the Last Light of Day sword from the Dawntreader quest with a fire-based grimoire, engulfing enemies in flames.
Dagger and Wand - Small But Mighty
Recommended Weapons: Sheathed in the Summer and Minoletta's Conduit
Ending this list, we have yet another unique loadout with a dagger and wand. Although daggers offer very low damage and stun, they'll at least provide swift movements and high chances of Critical Hit lands. If the enemy is at medium range, you can use the wand for its projectiles. All in all, this build just looks cool, almost as if you're a musical composer with dual batons
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