As you delve deeper into the world of *Avowed*, you'll encounter increasingly challenging enemies. To keep up with these higher-level foes, upgrading your gear is crucial. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to upgrade your weapons and armor in *Avowed*.
Where to Upgrade Weapons and Armor in Avowed
In *Avowed*, upgrades for your weapons and armor are performed at the Workbench, as shown in the image above. Each upgrade requires specific materials, which vary based on the type of item and its Quality. While most materials can be found or crafted within the game world, upgrading to a higher Quality level requires increasingly rare forms of Adra.
You can find Workbenches at Party Camps, which you can set up near Adra Waystones scattered throughout the world. To establish a Party Camp, interact with an Adra Waystone and select the option to set up camp. These locations will then be marked on your map with a tent icon, allowing you to fast travel to them for future upgrades.
How Weapon and Armor Leveling Works in Avowed
In *Avowed*, the power of your weapons and armor is determined by two main factors: Quality and additional upgrades. Quality is denoted by a numerical value, color rarity, and an adjective, which corresponds to the level of enemies in the Living Lands. Here's a breakdown of the Quality levels in *Avowed*:
- Common Quality – Green, Level I
- Fine Quality – Blue, Level II
- Exceptional – Purple, Level III
- Superb – Red, Level IV
- Legendary – Gold, Level V
When your gear's Quality is lower than that of your enemies, you'll find it less effective in combat. Upgrading your gear to match or exceed the enemy levels will significantly enhance your combat effectiveness. Within each Quality level, you can further upgrade your weapons and armor up to three additional times, marked as +0 through +3. These upgrades boost the stats of your gear, though not as dramatically as increasing the Quality level. All three additional levels must be completed before you can upgrade to the next Quality level.
Avowed Weapon and Armor Additional Upgrades Explained
Each Quality level of gear in *Avowed* allows for three additional upgrade tiers. These upgrades, while less impactful than changing Quality, still provide a noticeable boost to your gear's stats. Remember, you must complete all three additional upgrades within a Quality level before moving up to the next Quality.
Which Weapons and Armor Should You Upgrade in Avowed?
In *Avowed*, gear is categorized into standard and Unique items. Standard gear, which includes weapons and armor, can be found easily throughout the world or purchased from Merchants. Unique gear, on the other hand, consists of named, special items often obtained through Main or Side Quests, or by defeating bosses and completing bounties. Some Merchants may also sell a limited selection of Unique items.
Unique gear in *Avowed* can be upgraded to Legendary Quality, while standard gear typically tops out at Superb. Unique items also come with additional bonuses and perks, making them far more valuable. Therefore, it's advisable to focus your resources on upgrading Unique weapons and armor rather than standard gear. Use standard gear as temporary equipment between acquiring and upgrading Unique items, and consider selling or breaking them down for resources to further enhance your Unique gear.
And that's your complete guide on how to upgrade weapons and armor in *Avowed*. Happy adventuring!
*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*
