By Sebastian Jordan In Avowed, the upcoming RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, merchants offer a wide range of weapons, armor, potions, and other useful items. However, not everything they sell is worth your hard-earned gold. To help you make smart purchases, here are five things you should avoid buying from merchants.
1. Common Weapons and Armor
Basic weapons and armor are widely available in the world of Avowed. You can find these items easily through exploration, enemy drops, or quest rewards. Instead of spending gold on them, save your money for unique or enchanted gear that provides better stats and abilities.
2. Basic Healing Potions
While healing potions are essential for survival, low-tier potions are often overpriced at merchants. You can craft them yourself using alchemy or find plenty while adventuring. Save your gold for stronger, rare potions that aren’t as easy to obtain.
3. Overpriced Crafting Materials
Many merchants sell crafting ingredients at high prices, but these materials are often found in the wild or looted from enemies. Instead of wasting money, gather resources while exploring to create powerful potions, weapons, and armor upgrades for free.
4. Low-Value Trinkets and Junk Items
Some merchants try to sell trinkets, decorative items, or “special” goods that have little to no gameplay benefit. Unless an item has a confirmed use in quests or crafting, avoid these unnecessary purchases and focus on things that enhance your character’s power.
5. Scrolls You Can Learn Elsewhere
Magic scrolls can be tempting, but many spells can be learned through leveling up or found in books hidden throughout the game. Instead of paying for spells, invest in skills, equipment, or enchantments that give you a long-term advantage.
Spend Your Gold Wisely
Merchants in Avowed offer plenty of items, but not all of them are worth your money. By avoiding these unnecessary purchases, you can save gold for powerful gear, rare potions, and game-changing upgrades that will give you an edge in battle.