Tips for Fast Leveling Up in Avowed

In Avowed, as is the case with a variety of RPGs, the leveling system is integral to the gaming experience. If you don’t strategize your progression, you may find yourself unprepared for the challenges ahead.

Your effectiveness in combat heavily relies not only on the types of gear and weapons at your disposal but also on your character’s level. Each time you gain a level, you can invest in key attributes, which are capped and subsequently enhance your secondary stats and dialog choices.

Moreover, reaching significant level milestones unlocks powerful abilities (starting at level 5), enabling you to cast formidable spells or execute devastating melee attacks. Mastering these skills is essential for thriving in the expansive Living Lands.

Fortunately, there are effective strategies to accelerate your leveling process. Below are our top recommendations for gaining levels swiftly in Avowed.

Maximize Experience with Side Quests

A side quest in Avowed — Image credit: dexerto/Obsidian Entertainment

As you explore the world of Eora, you’ll encounter numerous NPCs in need of assistance. These interactions often lead to side quests, which, although they vary in their complexity and duration, are a significant source of experience points.

While main quests propel the storyline, they can be lengthy and yield experience similar to that gained from completing multiple side quests. When you’re in proximity to your next main quest, seize the opportunity to undertake as many side quests as possible, leading to immersive exploration of new areas on the map, which further contributes to your XP.

This approach not only increases your leveling pace but also unlocks additional fast travel points, streamlining future quests.

Farming Kills: A Less Effective Approach

A fight with several mobs in Avowed — Image credit: dexerto/Obsidian Entertainment

In many RPGs and MMOs, players often rely on farming specific areas riddled with monsters for XP. However, this is not the case in Avowed. Typically, common foes offer only marginal experience rewards.

Boss opponents and elite enemies do provide more significant experience, but they do not respawn, making them an unreliable source for leveling. In fact, it’s often more efficient to avoid combat altogether, particularly when merely reaching a designated area for item retrieval.

Engaging in peaceful dialogue instead of combat can significantly save time and enhance your gameplay experience.

Prioritize Bounties for Additional Rewards

One crucial aspect of rapid leveling is to actively pursue Bounties whenever possible. Despite the challenging nature of these tasks, you can earn substantial XP as well as noteworthy gear and Copper Skeyts.

However, bear in mind that Bounties are relatively sparse throughout the game world (only five are present in the initial area of Dawnshore), thus making it difficult to rely on them for continuous farming.

In summary, taking full advantage of side quests, avoiding unnecessary combat, and completing Bounties are vital strategies for leveling up quickly in Avowed.

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