With 16 abilities to choose from in Avowed, you'll need some help choosing the best ones for Kai, Marius, Giatta, and Yatzli

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Each companion in has four unique skills you can upgrade throughout the game. Companions don’t level up each time you do; instead, they get a single ability point every few levels. I beat at level 28, just two shy of the level 30 cap, and I had eight upgrade points for each companion. Since each companion ability has four possible levels, you won’t be able to fully upgrade all their abilities.

Deciding how to build a companion in is completely tied to these four abilities. This is because doesn’t let you change companion gear. This is a bit of a double-edged sword; while it makes companions easier to manage, it also means your ability choices are more important. Luckily, you can respec at any time if you don’t like your build for a small amount of gold.

I did my first Avowed playthrough with a Ranger build, so Kai was a constant companion for me.I leaned towards making him more tanky, so he could soak up damage while I kept my distance. Second Wind was a huge help with this, as it made sure Kai stayed in the fight longer. The Refreshing Wind upgrade was especially helpful because when he came back, he could also immediately activate some of his other abilities.

Kai Upgrades (In Order)

Effect

Second Wind

Kai revives himself to 50% health after dying.

Unbending Defense

Increases Damage Reduction by 25%.

Leap of Daring

Area of effect attack that Stuns and Taunts enemies.

Quick Reload

Reduces Cooldown of Fire and Ice by 50%.

Refreshing Wind

Reset ability cooldowns after Second Wind is activated.

Iron Will

Increases Damage Reduction from Unbending Defense to 50%.

Leap of Faith

Gain some temporary hit points by damaging enemies with Leap of Daring.

Pure Lead

Increases Stun dealt by Fire and Ice.

Aside from choosing skills I knew would keep Kai alive (like Second Wind and Unbending Defense),I used Fire and Ice a lot. The large amount of Stun damage was part of the reason, since I was using an arquebus, and stun damage was a big part of my battle strategy. However, it was