Blackwing Armor is a unique light armor set in Avowed, and you can find it by hunting down the rebel assassin in Dawnshore.

In Avowed, armor plays a crucial role in shaping your character’s survivability and combat effectiveness. One of the most coveted sets of armor in the game is the unique light Blackwing Armor—sleek, powerful, and perfect for those who prefer a balance of agility and defense. Acquiring this coveted set requires making a consequential decision regarding an assassin. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to obtain the Blackwing Armor, highlighting key locations, challenges, and tips that will help you secure this remarkable piece of gear.
What is Blackwing Armor in Avowed?

In Avowed, Blackwing Armor is a set of unique light chest armor that provides a massive boost to your stealth attacks and your movement speed when sneaking. First, is the Ambushing enchantment passive, which gives a fantastic 30% boost to all damage done from stealth attacks. Furthermore, the second enchantment bonus is called Creeper. This grants you a +25% boost to your movement speed while you are crouched.
Blackwing Armor Abilities and Effects
Below are all the features, abilities, and effects of Blackwing Armor in Avowed:
- Armor Type: Light Armor, Unique
- Item Weight: 8
- Value: 1,000
- Quality: Fine
- Location: Kill Ygwulf in the cistern beneath the Temple of Ondra in Paradis Hightown, following the steps of An Untimely End quest.
- Base Stats:
- 10% Damage Reduction
- 14 Additional Damage Reduction
- -20 Maximum Stamina
- -20 Maximum Essence
- Enchantments:
- Ambushing: +30% Stealth Attack Damage
- Creeper: +25% Move Speed while crouched
How to Get Blackwing Armor in Avowed?

To get the Blackwing Armor in Avowed you will have to play through the main story quest An Untimely End, which begins after you enter the city of Paradis for the first time and are shot by an assassin. When you wake up, you’ll be given a couple of different options to start your search for the rebels. For the quickest way to get the Blackwing Armor, we recommend first finding your new companion Marius.
(steps can be made as h3 headings depending on content)
Step 1- Find Marius
Head to the Grinning Balarok bar in the Underbelly of Paradis. Here you will find Marius in a contentious conversation with a couple of other guys. He’s holding his own, and you can see how it plays out. Afterward, he’ll agree to help you find your assassin.
Head back to the scene of the crime at the city entrance. Here, clues will point to a high point on a tower across the way. Head over and use the platforms on the left of the building to climb your way up. There you will find a container with poison, and Marius suggests talking with the local Apothecarist.
Step 2- Find the Apothecary
The Apothecary can be found in a back alley of Paradis, and he’s being threatened by some local thugs. Defend the Apothecary and you’ll have quite a fight on your hands. Aside from the basic thugs, you’ll have to deal with Thalla the Taskmaster. He’s tanky and deals powerful blows with his club. Try to stay out of his AOE and attack from a distance, letting Kai tank for you.
Afterward, the Apothecarist will give you information that sends you to the Claviger Eamund’s Estate. You can find this location in the section of Paradis Hightown. Inside you’ll need to fight off some thieves, and then do a thorough search. In Eamund’s office upstairs find the Cistern Key and written information about the Rebels.
Step 4- The Cistern in the Temple of Ondra
Now head towards the Temple of Ondra, where you can use the key to open the door to the Cistern at the bottom of the stairs on the left. The cistern will have several levels to travel through, with lots of rebel enemies to find along the way.
Finally, you will reach the last room and meet Ygwulf. He won’t automatically attack you but instead want to talk. He regrets his actions and attempts to explain himself. You have the option of being merciful, but if you want the armor the only way to get it is to attack him.
Defeat Ygwulf and his fellow assassins, and you can finally loot the Blackwing Armor from him.
How to Use Blackwing Armor in Avowed?
The best way to use the Blackwing Armor in Avowed is with a Stealth Build, for maximum damage from stealth attacks. Wearing this armor, you can use the Shadowing Beyond ability from the Ranger skill tree and the Divine Thorn godlike ability to deal massive damage.
Additionally, you should prioritize upgrading the Shadowing Beyond ability and also unlocking passives like Marksmanship, Finesse, and Sniper.
Enchanting Blackwing Armor in Avowed
You cannot change or upgrade the enchantments on the Blackwing Armor in Avowed. Only the primary enchantment on weapons can be altered, and that is a permanent change that cannot be undone.
Blackwing Armor Upgrade Materials in Avowed
Below is a list of all the crafting materials you will need to fully upgrade the Blackwing Armor in Avowed.
Quality | Materials Required |
---|---|
Fine +1 | Tanned Hide x4 Hylea’s Talon x2 |
Fine +2 | Tanned Hide x16 Hylea’s Talon x4 |
Fine +3 | Tanned Hide x28 Hylea’s Talon x6 |
Exceptional +0 | Awakened Adra x4 Tanned Hide x44 |
Exceptional +1 | Stelgaer Leather x4 Admeth’s Wyrt x2 |
Exceptional +2 | Stelgaer Leather x16 Admeth’s Wyrt x4 |
Exceptional +3 | Stelgaer Leather x28 Admeth’s Wyrt x6 |
Superb +0 | Corrupted Adra x4 Stelgaer Leather x44 |
Superb +1 | Balarok Skin x4 Cave Coral x2 |
Superb +2 | Balarok Skin x16 Cave Coral x4 |
Superb +3 | Balarok Skin x28 Cave Coral x6 |
Legendary +0 | Adra Ban x4 Balarok Skin x44 |
Legendary +1 | Dragon Hide x4 Bloodwrithe Toadstool x2 |
Legendary +2 | Dragon Hide x16 Bloodwrithe Toadstool x4 |
Legendary +3 | Dragon Hide x28 Bloodwrithe Toadstool x6 |
FAQs about Blackwing Armor in Avowed
Where can I find Blackwing Armor in Avowed?
To find the Blackwing Armor in Avowed you must follow the steps of An Untimely End quest until you discover your assassin. You must choose to kill him in battle because that is the only way to get the armor from him.
Which classes or builds benefit most from Blackwing Armor?
A stealth build with Ranger class passives will benefit the most from using the Blackwing Armor in Avowed.
Which Enchantment upgrade is better for Blackwing Armor?
You cannot upgrade either enchantment on the Blackwing Armor in Avowed. The enchanting system applies to the primary enchantments on weapons only.
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