Unveiling the Elusive Ending of Avowed: A Journey Through Chaos and Ruin

Avowed has been in the possession of eager RPG fans for several weeks now, giving players a chance to explore the numerous endings that the Living Lands offer – including a particularly ruthless conclusion that is considered the rarest in the game.

This article contains story spoilers for Avowed’s ending(s).

There is no shortage of options for the Envoy in Avowed, a game that focuses on variety and, especially in the trusted Obsidian Leisure style – yet which narrative many players may not uncover in a single playthrough. Coincidentally, there is one ending that has been viewed less frequently than others: Tyranny. To achieve this ending and its associated achievement, which only 0.2% of Steam users have attained, you will need to get your hands quite unclean.

Extremely unclean – to the point that all of the Avowed companions will disapprove of your Envoy by the end of their journey through the Living Lands. This path involves aligning with the brutal Steel Garrote and their malevolent leader, Inquisitor Lödwyn. Unfortunately, however, it is not that straightforward – you must pursue every Steel Garrote related choice right up until the conclusion, much to the dismay of your party members. This entails a lot of death, devastation, and zero mercy.

If you wish to unlock Tyranny and are willing to take the harsh path, you will need to eliminate Ygwulf in Paradis without showing mercy, allow the Steel Garrote to set Fior ablaze, let Kostya destroy Solace Preserve, and ultimately, take down Sapadal in the Garden – all in a single, grueling day. Here lies the challenging Steel Garrote-aligned route.

that may pursue Inquisitor Lödwyn knight your Envoy in desire to beheading them, yet it’s very likely you might lose favor with nearly everyone else in the process.

After spending years lost in various fantastical realms, Anna pursued English Literature and Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, later focusing on narrative design and game journalism as a writer. She has contributed to numerous publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she’s not desperately trying to arrange words into coherent sentences, she is likely daydreaming about transforming into a fairy druid and befriending every creature or she’s investing countless more hours exploring the Underdark in Baldur’s Gate 3. When you manage to pull her away from her PC, you can often find Anna with a fantasy novel, a handheld gaming console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two nearby.