Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt across Avowed’s vast Living Lands with all 12 elusive treasure maps, each leading to uniquely powerful gear and weapons hidden in four distinct regions. From underwater caves to ancient ruins, decipher cryptic illustrations and uncover some of the game’s best loot-complete the challenge to earn the coveted Pathfinder achievement and elevate your adventure to legendary status.
What follows is our guide to all treasure maps in Avowed, broken up by each region, from Dawnshore through Galawain’s Tusks. We’ve also listed the rewards you get for completing each one.
How many treasure maps are there in Avowed?
There are 12 treasure maps in Avowed, distributed evenly across the game’s four main regions: Dawnshore, Emerald Stair, Shatterscarp, and Galawain’s Tusks, with three maps in each region. These treasure maps lead to hidden chests containing some of the best gear in the game, and solving all 12 grants the “Pathfinder” achievement. The maps provide illustrated clues rather than precise locations, requiring players to explore and decipher the hints to find the treasures.
There are 12 treasure maps in Avowed, three in each of the following regions: Dawnshore, Emerald Stair, Shatterscarp, and Galawain’s Tusks. If you solve all 12 maps, you’ll earn the “Pathfinder” achievement (and get some of the best gear in the game along the way).
Read on for details about all treasure maps in Avowed, or use this table of contents to navigate to the treasure maps of a specific region.
Dawnshore treasure maps
Dawnshore, the introductory region in Avowed, features three treasure maps that serve as engaging side quests, guiding players to unique and valuable loot. These maps-Intimidating Feline Codpiece, Captain Henqua’s Spoils, and Woedica’s Inheritance-can be purchased from vendors or found in the environment around Paradis and Claviger’s Landing. Each map provides a cryptic sketch pointing to a hidden location where players can uncover distinctive rewards such as Stelgaer’s Pride medium armor, the Wind and Wave shield, and the Gloves of the Strangler, all of which offer useful combat enhancements early in the game. These treasure hunts are designed to familiarize players with the treasure map mechanics and provide a rewarding exploration experience in Dawnshore.
There are three treasure maps in Dawnshore: Captain Henqua’s Spoils, Intimidating Feline Codpiece, and Woedica’s Inheritance. Below, see details about their general locations and what rewards you get, or click through for more detailed walkthroughs for their respective solutions.
Captain Henqua’s Spoils
The Captain Henqua’s Spoils treasure map points toward a cave underwater on the riverbank north of Paradis. When completed, you’ll get the Wind and Wave shield.
See our Captain Henqua’s Spoils walkthrough for a guide on how to solve this treasure map.
Intimidating Feline Codpiece
The Intimidating Feline Codpiece map points toward a cliff abutting the river going north of Paradis. When completed, you’ll get the Stelgaer’s Pride armor set.
See our Intimidating Feline Codpiece walkthrough for a guide on how to solve this treasure map.
Woedica’s Inheritance
The Woedica’s Inheritance treasure map points to a location tucked away on the eastern wall of Paradis. When completed, you’ll get the Strangler’s Gloves clothing item.
See our Woedica’s Inheritance walkthrough for a guide on how to solve this treasure map.
Emerald Stair treasure maps
Emerald Stair in Avowed features three distinct treasure maps-Practical Pockets, Painter’s Regret, and Earthly Aegis-each leading players to unique and valuable rewards. These maps provide visual clues resembling sketches rather than precise directions, challenging players to explore and decipher their surroundings to locate hidden chests. For example, Practical Pockets leads to a cave near the Ranger Headquarters with the reward of Hjilde’s Handy Hide Light Armor, which reduces elemental damage and boosts health. Painter’s Regret guides players to a waterfall cave west of Fior mes Iverno, where the Painter’s Brush Trinket awaits. Earthly Aegis directs to a sinkhole in the western forests, rewarding the Nature’s Ward shield that damages attackers and can cleanse poison. Collecting all treasures in Emerald Stair contributes to the ’Pathfinder’ achievement and grants some of the game’s finest gear.
There are three treasure maps in Emerald Stair: Earthly Aegis, Painter’s Regret, and Practical Pockets. Below, see details about their general locations and what rewards you get, or click through for more detailed walkthroughs for their respective solutions.
Earthly Aegis
The Earthly Aegis treasure map points to a sinkhole in the western forests of Emerald Stair. When completed, you’ll get the Nature’s Ward shield.
See our Earthly Aegis walkthrough for a guide on how to solve this treasure map.
Painter’s Regret
The Painter’s Regret treasure map points toward a river mouth west of Fior mes Ivèrno, sort of near the Waterfall Cave. When completed, you’ll get the Painter’s Brush trinket.
See our Painter’s Regret walkthrough for a guide on how to solve this treasure map.
Practical Pockets
The Practical Pockets treasure map points toward a cave near the Ranger Headquarters. When solved, you’ll get the Hjilde’s Handy Hide armor set.
See our Practical Pockets walkthrough for a guide on how to solve this treasure map.
Shatterscarp treasure maps
Shatterscarp in Avowed features three distinct treasure maps that guide players to unique and valuable rewards. These maps, which can be purchased or discovered within the region, require players to decipher illustrated sketches rather than precise markers, encouraging exploration and puzzle-solving. The treasures include the Robe of the Arcane Cheater, Seafarer’s Boots, and Dead Man’s Mail, each offering unique armor or gear with special attributes. Notably, the Robe of the Arcane Cheater map is sold by Ihaka in Deadfall Highlands and leads to a hidden cave beneath an alcove, while Dead Man’s Mail can be found near the Great Sand Sea, providing powerful medium armor with poison resistance. Successfully locating these treasures rewards players with some of the finest equipment in the game and contributes to the ’Pathfinder’ achievement for completing all treasure maps across Avowed’s regions.
There are three treasure maps in Shatterscarp: Dead Man’s Mail, Robe of the Arcane Cheater, and Seafarer’s Boots. Below, see details about their general locations and what rewards you get, or click through for more detailed walkthroughs for their respective solutions.
Dead Man’s Mail
The Dead Man’s Mail treasure map points toward the Shark’s Teeth fortress in the east of Shatterscarp. When completed, you’ll get the the Necropants armor set.
See our Dead Man’s Mail walkthrough for a guide on how to solve this treasure map.
Robe of the Arcane Cheater
The Robe of the Arcane Cheater treasure map points toward a cave on the Ancient Lakebed. When completed, you’ll get the Robes of Surpassing Brilliance armor set.
See our Robe of the Arcane Cheater walkthrough for a guide on how to solve this treasure map.
Seafarer’s Boots
The Seafarer’s Boots treasure map points toward a creek near the Sulfur Miner’s Basecamp. When found, you’ll get the Wavebinder’s Boots clothing item.
See our Seafarer’s Boots walkthrough for a guide on how to solve this treasure map.
Galawain’s Tusks treasure maps
Galawain’s Tusks in Avowed features three distinct treasure maps: Ancient Arrowhead, My Loyal Shield, and The Blade That Hungers. Each map provides a visual clue leading to unique and powerful gear hidden within this fourth region of the game. Players can obtain these maps either by purchasing them from merchants or discovering them near skeletons and ruins. The treasures include items like the Scout’s Reach trinket, the Time’s Tarnish shield, and the Umbral Needle dagger, each offering valuable combat advantages. While the maps offer helpful hints, thorough exploration can also reveal these treasures without the maps, rewarding players with some of Avowed’s finest equipment and contributing toward the “Pathfinder” achievement.
There are three treasure maps in Galawain’s Tusks: Ancient Arrowhead, The Blade that Hungers, and My Loyal Shield. Below, see details about their general locations and what rewards you get, or click through for more detailed walkthroughs for their respective solutions.
Ancient Arrowhead
The Ancient Arrowhead treasure map points toward a cluster of mountains south of Solace Keep. When found, you’ll get the Scout’s Reach trinket.
See our Ancient Arrowhead walkthrough for a guide on how to solve this treasure map.
The Blade that Hungers
The Blade that Hungers treasure map points toward a tunnel north of the Ash Forest Outpost. When found, you’ll get the Umbral Needle dagger.
See our Blade that Hungers walkthrough for a guide on how to solve this treasure map.
My Loyal Shield
The My Loyal Shield treasure map points toward an Ekida ruin south of the Outcast Tower Camp. When found, you’ll get the Time’s Tarnish shield.
What hidden treasures and rare gear await in Avowed’s secret maps
Avowed’s secret treasure maps lead to some of the game’s rarest and most powerful gear, hidden across its four main regions. Among the coveted rewards are Stelgaer’s Pride, a unique medium armor chestpiece that boosts stamina regeneration and triggers a Barbaric Shout when taking heavy damage; Wind and Wave, a shield that enhances movement speed and frost resistance; and Umbral Needle, a dagger that restores health on hit and deals extra damage to enemies at full health. Other treasures include the Gloves of the Strangler, perfect for stealth builds, and Time’s Tarnish, a shield with unique defensive perks. These treasures are often concealed in challenging locations like underwater caves, cliffside enclaves, and secret tunnels, requiring players to decipher cryptic maps and solve environmental puzzles to claim them.
What are the most powerful rare gear hidden in Avowed’s secret maps
The most powerful rare gear hidden in Avowed’s secret maps includes a variety of unique weapons, armor, and shields, each with distinct enchantments and abilities that can significantly enhance your combat effectiveness:
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Stelgaer’s Pride (Medium Armor): Found via the Intimidating Feline Codpiece treasure map in Watcher’s Mirror, this armor boosts stamina regeneration and triggers a Barbaric Shout upon taking heavy damage, making it invaluable for survivability.
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Wind and Wave (Shield): Reward from Captain Henqua’s Spoils treasure map at Old Pargrunen Wall, it grants increased movement speed and frost resistance, aiding both defense and mobility.
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Nature’s Ward (Shield): Located at the Earthy Aegis treasure map site, this shield offers powerful defensive perks like Spiked Brambles and Purging, ideal for tank builds.
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Unique Weapons with potent enchantments:
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The Philosopher’s Riddle (Great Sword) from Castol’s Folly, featuring aggressive and poison-based effects.
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Drawn in Winter (Axe) from Watcher’s Mirror, with cold and vengeance-themed enchantments.
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Sun and Moon (Greatsword), Emerald Splitter (Great Axe), and Giant’s Slumber (Spear) from Emerald Stair region, each with specialized slaying and elemental effects.
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Gloves of the Strangler: Reward from Woedica’s Remembrance treasure map, excellent for stealth builds and enhancing critical hits.
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Unique gloves and boots that boost magical abilities and mobility, such as the Arcanist’s set and Steel Garrote pieces, found in various hidden locations.
These items are often concealed in challenging locations requiring exploration and puzzle-solving, rewarding players with gear that can define and optimize their playstyle in Avowed’s expansive world.
