Backgrounds. They’re an incredibly influential part of the game when it comes to your Avowed character, directly influencing several parts of your gameplay in turn. Given this, it’s definitely worth looking at the different backgrounds in order to decide which will best fit your new character in the game.

What are Backgrounds in Avowed?

Before we delve into the nitty gritty of each different background in Avowed, it’s well worth us taking a little time to consider what backgrounds actually are and what these impact in your game. Simply put, backgrounds in Avowed are character traits that you can select when creating a new character. They play a semi-significant role in the game, both determining the type of starting weapon your character spawns in with and also influencing some dialogue checks throughout the game. However, you can always use weapon types other than your starting weapon, and your specialty with weapons will generally be determined not by your character’s background but moreso by their class.

As such, it’s definitely useful to know how to select the right background for your character when starting a new game - and don’t forget to consider Avowed hosting when starting your new game, too, to ensure you’re getting a server that’s able to run securely and without lag for the foreseeable future.

It’s worth noting here that, while your chosen background will also impact your starting stats and attributes, these are fully customizable. So, if you don’t like the attributes the game has picked out based on your chosen background, you’re more than welcome to change these. However, many people will still want to choose a set of attributes that align with their character’s background.

The Best Backgrounds in Avowed to Pick

Now that we’ve briefly mentioned what backgrounds are, it’s time that we take a look at the different backgrounds in the game. Indeed, there is a total of five different backgrounds that players can choose between in Avowed at present, and these include the Court Augur, the Arcane Scholar, the Vanguard Scount, the War Hero, and the Noble Scion. Each has a slightly different effect on your character’s game, so it’s important to understand these so you can pick the background that’s best for your needs.

It’s worth pointing out here that your character’s backstory isn’t just a reflection of their traits. In fact, it defines their life up until the point of the story that you join them; as such, it’s well worth considering how this backstory might tie in with how you want to roleplay your new character.

• The Court Augur is largely considered an outcast from society after predictions in your early life caused your village to push you out. Later, you fled to Highcrown following a correct prediction of an attack on the village, where you eventually attracted the attention of the emperor. The Court Augur’s starting weapon is a common mace.
• The Arcane Scholar, as the name suggests, is a background that’s based heavily on academics. Arcane Scholars found themselves in hot water after their research into soul lineages caused the legitimacy of a local lord to be questioned; fortunately, the Emperor recruited you shortly after being arrested, making you one of the most important characters in the Imperial Court’s archives. Arcane Scholars begin the game with a common dagger.
• Vanguard Scouts started life in a village driven to famine, after which point, your unique skills out in the wilderness attracted the interest of the Emperor himself. Now, you serve as one of the Emperor’s most trusted undercover operatives. Vanguard Scouts start the game with a common axe.
• The War Hero is a relatively self-explanatory character, with a history carved out on the battlefield. Your elite position within the Tall Grass Spearmen was bestowed upon you by the Emperor himself. War Heroes start out with a common spear.
• Noble Scion characters started life in a more noble position than most of the other backgrounds, although scandals to the family name left you begging for the Emperor’s mercy. Now, you remain one of his most trusted allies. Fitting your noble past, you start the game with a common sword.

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Final Thoughts

If you’ve been planning to create a new character in Avowed, it’s important to understand what backgrounds are and how they work. Indeed, backgrounds are an incredibly influential character trait in Avowed, and they have a significant influence on your game, not least of all because they impact your starting weapon and dialogue options throughout the game. As a result, it’s well worth putting a little time into making this all important decision, rather than rushing in head-first.