While Fampyr enemies fromPillars of Eternitydidn’t make it intoAvowed,the various siphoning abilities and bleed effects available are just begging for a vampire build of their own. Thus, I’ve compiled some of the best gear, abilities, and attributes for the ultimate vampire build, which has turned out to be extremely versatile, fun, and highly recommended for fans of melee caster builds. Features include the Corrosive Siphon and Parasitic Staff Wizard spells, as well as Bleed effects from the Fighter tree and lifesteal effects from the Ranger tree.
This vampire build incorporates axes and daggers as the primary meleeunique weapons inAvowed, but is viable for two-handed weapons with Bleed effects too, such as the Horsecutter great sword. It also incorporates shields in a major way, with multiple unique shield options in each major area that have regenerative effects based on day/night cycles, such as Sun and Moon. You’ll be leaning into regenerative Health and Essence effects, making Constitution pivotal. Meanwhile, the Blood Magic Wizard passive will allow you to capitalize on high Constitution.
Best Attributes For A Vampire Build In Avowed
High Constitution For Blood Magic & Resolve For Stamina
Your core vampire attributes areConstitution for Health and Resolve for Stamina.Health/Constitution is important as you’ll use it to compensate for lack of Intellect and Essence. Blood Magic is a passive Wizard ability that allows you to sacrifice Health to continue casting when you run out of Essence, and Parasitic Staff restores Essence with each hit, making it unnecessary to invest heavily in Intellect. Resolve increases Stamina and is needed to fuel Power Attacks that you’ll be doing with your axes and daggers relatively often. It also increases Second Wind efficiency.
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The other important attributes for this build are Dexterity and/or Might, which willincrease damage, movement speed, and attack speed.Whether you invest in one or both of these skills will depend on your playstyle and weapon preferences. Dexterity can be useful in increasing attack speed for your daggers and swords, while Might will increase damage all around and will benefit axe usage slightly more. You can also split the difference and invest in both stats for a more balanced approach.
Best Abilities For A Vampire Build In Avowed (All Classes)
Dip Into Each Class For Bleed, Lifesteal & Health Siphoning
The vampire build selectsabilities fromAvowed’sthree classes, each adding something unique to the overall setup. Two core features of the build are Corrosive Siphon (which will poison enemies and regenerate Health), and Blood Magic (which allows you to essentially use Health as Essence). Other Wizard abilities that enhance this build are Parasitic Staff, Armored Essence, and Harvest Essence.You might consider Frost/Poison enhancements as well,since these both fit the theme and synergize with certain best-in-slot weapon options.
Flurry of Blows
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In the Fighter tree, both Constant Recovery and Toughness are excellent thematic choices as well, whileBleeding Cuts is one of your primary sources for bleeddamage. If you decide to use shields (recommended), Unbreakable will come in useful. There’s an argument to be made for Armored Grace to offset the stamina penalty from your medium armor, but stamina can be compensated for in other ways if you’d rather save the ability point for something else. Retribution and Clear Out are good for any build, but only take them here if you have points to spare.
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Finally, the Ranger tree has your best ability by far (Flurry of Blows), and the build fully comes online at Level 21 when you unlock Rank 2 for it. This gives your weapon damage lifesteal, meaning you’ll regain health for all damage dealt.Both Tanglefoot and Shadowing Beyond are solid abilitiesto invest in as you level up, but Essence should be reserved primarily for both Flurry of Blows and Corrosive Siphon.
Best Weapons For A Vampire Build In Avowed (& Where To Get Them)
The Umbral Needle & Sun Of Black Heaven Are Best-In-Slot Items
The earliest available weapons to take advantage of are theDrawn in Winteraxe andLast Light of Daysword, which restores 10% total health per kill. TheSun and Moonshield in Emerald Stair has a unique “vampiric” themed effect, restoring Health during the day and Essence at night. TheDesert’s Bountyshield has a similar effect, reducing fire damage by day and frost at night. Consider using Beothel’s Grimoire to upcast Corrosive Siphon and Parasitic Staff early on.Woodman’s Laborcan be found in Emerald Stair as well and is the best-in-slot one-handed axe.
Sun and Moon
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*Bolded items are best in slot.
While there are plenty of different weapons to incorporate into this build, the endgame offers your best choices by far. Some combination of theUmbral Needle, Sun of Black Heaven shield, Ondra’s Offense, and Woodman’s Laboris what you’re aiming for, with viable options available before you reach Galawain’s Tusks. My preference is to slot the primary loadout with the shield and axe and my secondary loadout with the dagger and sword. The Umbral Needle restores up to 4% of damage dealt as health, while the Sun of Black Heaven has a chance to restore Essence when blocking.
Best Armor, Clothing, & Accessories For A Vampire Build In Avowed
The Bracers of Bloodletting & Spiritmender Armor Are Vampire Essentials
When it comes to gear andunique armor inAvowed, there are many different ways to enhance vampiric features. Early armor options include theMany-Hued Doubletand theEothasian Breastplate,with the best option being theSpiritmenderlight armor found later in The Garden. For gloves, theBracers of Bloodletting are your best-in-slot option and are another primary source of bleed damage.TheWayfarer’s Bootsare a good early choice, with theBerserker Bootsproviding +100% Stamina regeneration. TheWarmage’s Bootsare another option if you’re running low on Essence.
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In terms ofuniqueAvowedaccessories,Bitter Bondingrestores health when dealing damage, whilethe Wildwalker Ring slowly regenerates health while walkingand theBerserker’s Ringprovides +3 Constitution. For trinkets/amulets, there aren’t a ton of great options, but theSteel Garrote Medallion(+1 Resolve) andNight-Mistress' Favor,which regenerates health when you’re near a companion, are both decent. you’re able to also slot thePoisoner’s Kitfor an additional damage source. Overall, your accessory choices should complement the weapon and abilities you use most in yourAvowedvampire build.
Avowed
Avowed is an upcoming RPG release from Obsidian Entertainment, the creative minds behind Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds. Avowed will reportedly take place in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity.
