Avowed Companions Ranked: My Top Picks for Ultimate Party Synergy
Discover top companion combos in Avowed, featuring Giatta's healing, Yatzli's fiery magic, Kai's tanking, and Marius's underwhelming archer skills for ultimate gameplay.
Let's cut to the chase, fellow gamers - wandering through the Living Lands alone in Avowed is like bringing a knife to a dragon fight. Total suicide mission! That's why I've clocked 80+ hours testing every companion combo imaginable, and trust me, choosing the right two out of these four legendary allies makes or breaks your playthrough. Each brings wildly different flavors to the table: Kai the unkillable meat shield, Giatta the angelic healer, Yatzli the pyromaniac mage, and Marius the... well, we'll get to him. The real magic happens when you pair them strategically for your build - and after countless respecs and dungeon runs, I've got some spicy takes to share.
Marius: The Underwhelming Archer
Honestly? Marius breaks my gamer heart. On paper, he sounds like a badass ranger - binding roots, shadow stepping behind enemies, firing piercing arrows. But in practice? Total letdown. His piercing shot only works on injured foes 🤦♂️ which means half the time you're screaming "SHOOT THE DAMN THING!" while he twiddles his thumbs. The root binding is decent CC, but here's the kicker: your main character already has that ability baseline!
People Also Ask: Is Marius ever worth using?
Only if you're doing a solo archer RP run for YouTube content. Otherwise, hard pass. His shadow step assassination requires such precise setup (root → stun → reposition) that you'll deal triple damage just swinging your own sword during that time. As my squad would say - all sizzle, no steak.
Yatzli: Glass Cannon Queen
This fire-slinging maniac is my go-to when I want to watch the world burn! 🔥 Her elemental combos are chef's kiss - stacking fire, frost and shock effects while her missile volleys shatter defenses. When she nails an AOE slow in a chokepoint? Chef's kiss perfection.
But here's the tea ☕️: she's high-maintenance. Her nukes have long cooldowns, and positioning her squishy ass requires tactical genius. People Also Ask: What builds pair best with Yatzli?
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Glass cannon mages who need elemental backup
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Tanky warriors who can hold aggro while she nukes
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Anyone running debuff-focused gear sets
Her Godless storyline integration is chef's kiss though - mandatory for lorehounds. Just don't expect her to carry you through Path of the Damned like some companions cough Giatta cough.
Giatta: The Unkillable Angel
Listen up min-maxers - this animancy goddess is 100% meta. Her healing wave + barrier combo turns wipe scenarios into victory screens, especially on Path of the Damned where one mistake means reload city. But she's not just a healbot! Her speed buffs transform glass cannon builds into DPS monsters ⚡️
People Also Ask: Can you complete Avowed without Giatta?
Technically yes... if you enjoy corpse-running every dungeon. Her passive HoT (heal over time) alone justifies the party slot. The real kicker? She heals your OTHER companion too! Kai might be unkillable, but Giatta makes your whole squad immortal. Once you recruit her? Yeah good luck ever benching this MVP.
Kai: The Immortal Juggernaut
Meet my ride-or-die companion! Kai doesn't just tank - he laughs at death while doing it. His taunt + blunderbuss combo saves your hide against nightmare enemies like skeleton swarms and dreamthralls. But the real OP mechanic? Dude literally self-revives after dying!
People Also Ask: What makes Kai better than other tanks?
Three words: Aggro. Management. God. While you're freecasting or backstabbing, he's drawing every mob like a magnet. His damage reduction stacks make him nigh-invincible, and unlike Marius? His skills actually work when you need them. For my money, he's the most broken companion since Baldur's Gate 3's Karlach.
Ultimate Party Synergy Breakdown
| Duo Combo | Best For | Weak Against |
|---|---|---|
| Kai + Giatta | Survival builds | Burst DPS checks |
| Yatzli + Kai | Crowd control | Magic-resistant foes |
| Giatta + Yatzli | Spellsword builds | Focus-fire encounters |
| Marius + Anyone | Disappointment | Everything |
At the end of the day, Kai and Giatta are my S-tier power couple - they trivialize even the nastiest 2025 endgame content. But I'm curious: what unconventional duo have you made work? Maybe a glass cannon Yatzli run with no tank? Or dare I ask... a Marius carry? Let's debate in the comments - prove me wrong, legends!