Looking for all Totem of Defiance locations inAvowed? The Totem of Defiance is split intoseven piecesthat you’ll need to collect around the Emerald Stair region ofAvowed.This totem is ideal for a ranger build as it provides extra Constitution, Dexterity and critical hit damage. For all Totem of Defiance locations, see below.
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How to complete the Totem of Defiance quest in Avowed
To activate the Totem of Defiance quest inAvowed,you can either pick up one of the Totem pieces right away or purchase the ‘Fragments of the Offering’ quest item from Lluisa Melcer at theFarmers’ Market, south of Fior mes Iverno. Alternatively, follow our guide for every Totem of Defiance piece location.
The Schemer’s Offering location
The Schemer’s Offering is the base of the idol and is located at theShrine to Skaen(west beyond The Wildwoods). To find it, follow these steps:
Obsidian Prayer Beads location
Whilst you’re in the area after obtaining the Schemer’s Offering, you can also collect the next Totem piece fromThe Delemgan Glade. You will enter this area during the main quest ‘The Animancy Method,’ so you may wish to wait until then to get this Totem piece. I found that if I went straight to the heart of the area and spoke to the main NPC there, all of the enemies became pacified afterward, making traversal much easier. Follow these steps for the Obsidian Prayer Beads:
Idol of Covert Plots location
The Idol of Covert Plots is located within the sealedchapelto theeast of the Infested Camp. Follow these steps to get it:
Idol of Secret Hatred location
The Idol of Secret Hatred is located within theAncient Grotto, south of The Wildwoods. To grab this Totem piece for yourself, follow these steps:
Effigy Necklace location
The Effigy Necklace is located a short distance away from the previous Totem piece, withinNaku Tedek. However, you must play through the main questline to obtain this one, as its location is only accessible via the ‘Ancient Soil’ main quest. If you have progressed this far, follow these steps to retrieve the necklace:
Sacrificial Dagger location
The Sacrificial Dagger is located in theAbandoned Farms, directly north of Fior mes Iverno. Follow these steps to pick it up:
Idol of Violent Rebellion location
The Idol of Violent Rebellion is located at the top of theRanger Headquarters. To retrieve it, follow these steps:
How to use the Totem of Defiance in Avowed
Once you have all seven pieces of the Totem of Defiance, travel to a party camp and interact with your totem statue base to unite the pieces and activate it. The base is a cluster of rocks, usually to the left of where Kai stands.
you’re able to only have one Totem active at a time, so choose wisely. This Totem provides buffs that best support aRanger build.
All Totem of Defiance buffs
Like other Totems in the game, the Totem of Defiance offerssix buffs. These are:
That rounds up our guide to all Totem of Defiance locations and buffs in Avowed. If you want to find the other Totems, see our guide to allTotem of Rightful Rulership locationsor ourTotem of Revelationsrundown.
