Sheathed in Summer is a unique one-handed dagger in Avowed, and you can find it by killing one of the bounty targets in Dawnshore.

In Avowed, every weapon tells a story, and few are as intriguing as the Sheathed in Summer, a unique dagger that stands out both in terms of its aesthetic and its powerful effects. This rare weapon is a valuable tool for players who rely on agility and precision in combat. If you’re looking to wield a blade that feels as enchanting as it is deadly, then the Sheathed in Summer is a must-have.
In this guide, we’ll explore Sheathed in Summer, how to acquire it, and tips for using it effectively in Avowed.
What is Sheathed in Summer in Avowed?

In Avowed, Sheathed in Summer is a unique one-handed dagger that can cause a fire-based damage-over-time condition, and boost overall Fire Damage. The Glimmering Embers enchantment bonus will inflict your target with a moderate amount of Fire Accumulation after you land a full combo attack. Fire Accumulation is Avowed is gained when you deal Fire Damage to an enemy which builds up and Ignites them. Consequently, Ignited enemies will take damage over time. You can see when a target has been ignited because they will have a small fire icon next to their health bar.
The second enchantment is called Burning Lash, and this will boost the Fire Damage you deal with this weapon by 10%.
Sheathed in Summer Abilities and Effects
Below are all the features, abilities, and effects of Sheathed in Summer in Avowed:
- Weapon Type: One-handed melee, unique dagger
- Item Weight: 3.5
- Value: 720
- Quality: Fine
- Location: Defeat the bounty target Octav the Firebrand at the Godless Ruins northwest of Paradis.
- Base Stats:
- 39 Physical Damage
- 32 Stun
- 9 Stamina Cost
- 9% Critical Hit Chance
- Enchantments:
- Glimmering Embers: A Full Combo Attack deals moderate Fire Accumulation.
- Burning Lash: Hits deal +10% bonus Fire Damage
How to Get Sheathed in Summer in Avowed?

To get the Sheathed in Summer dagger in Avowed you must find and defeat Octav the Firebrand at the Godless Ruins north and slightly west of Paradis in Dawnshore. Octav is one of the bounty targets in this starting region, and you can accept the bounty from the board in Paradis. However, you do not have to accept the bounty before defeating him. You can kill him at any time, and still return to receive the reward.
You’ll find Octav in the center of the godless ruins, surrounded by many other dwarf comrades. This can be a challenging fight because of all the extra incoming damage you can take. Make sure to bring Kai with you, so you can use his Fire and Ire ability to draw aggro off of you. Moreover, if you can get past all of the guards, try to sneak up behind him and take out a chunk of health with your Divine Thorn godlike ability. If you are having trouble with this, try unlocking the Shadowing Beyond ability in the Ranger skill tree to make you invisible.
After defeating Octav the Firebrand, you can loot both his bounty trophy and the Sheathed in Summer dagger.
How to Use Sheathed in Summer in Avowed?
The best way to use the Sheathed in Summer dagger in Avowed is by equipping to a Stealth or dual-wielding Ranger build. Significantly, the Divine Thorn godlike ability you are granted at the start of the game is a huge boost to stealth damage. Consequently, you can take out a dramatic amount of health from an enemy using it.
To be really effective, you’ll want to use this in concert with other abilities and passives. Suggestions include Shadowing Beyond, Piercing Thrusts, and Devastating Criticals for massive damage. Additionally, in the second zone of Emerald Stair, you’ll want to collect all pieces of Skaen’s Totem of Defiance for powerful stealth passives.
Enchanting Sheathed in Summer in Avowed

You can upgrade the primary enchantment only on weapons in Avowed. The Sheathed in Summer dagger can be upgraded in one of two ways. Moreover, choose carefully because once you upgrade an enchantment you cannot go back and change it later.
We recommend that you upgrade to the Flint and Iron enchantment upgrade. This will inflict high Fire Accumulation on the attacking enemy on a successful Parry. However, to trigger this you must have invested at least one skill point into the Parry passive in the Ranger skill tree.
Sheathed in Summer Upgrade Materials in Avowed
Below is a list of all the materials you will need to fully upgrade the Sheathed in Summer dagger.
Quality | Materials Required |
---|---|
Fine +0 | Adra x4 |
Fine +1 | Steel Chunk x4 Hylea’s Talon x2 |
Fine +2 | Steel Chunk x8 Hylea’s Talon x4 |
Fine +3 | Steel Chunk x14 Hylea’s Talon x6 |
Exceptional +0 | Awakened Adra x4 |
Exceptional +1 | White Steel Chunk x4 Admeth’s Wyrt x2 |
Exceptional +2 | White Steel Chunk x8 Admeth’s Wyrt x4 |
Exceptional +3 | White Steel Chunk x14 Admeth’s Wyrt x6 |
Superb +0 | Corrupted Adra x4 |
Superb +1 | Living Iron Chunk x4 Cave Coral x2 |
Superb +2 | Living Iron Chunk x8 Cave Coral x4 |
Superb +3 | Living Iron Chunk x14 Cave Coral x6 |
Legendary +0 | Adra Ban x4 |
Legendary +1 | Living Steel Chunk x4 Bloodwrithe Toadstool x2 |
Legendary +2 | Living Steel Chunk x8 Bloodwrithe Toadstool x4 |
Legendary +3 | Living Steel Chunk x14 Bloodwrithe Toadstool x6 |
FAQs about Sheathed in Summer in Avowed
Where can I find Sheathed in Summer in Avowed?
You can find the Sheathed in Summer dagger by traveling to the Godless Ruins just north and slightly west of the city of Paradis in the starting region of Dawnshore. You will have to defeat Octav the Firebrand before you can loot the weapon from him.
Which classes or builds benefit most from Sheathed in Summer?
The best build to equip the Sheathed in Summer dagger to would be to a Stealth or dual-wielding Ranger in Avowed.
Which Enchantment upgrade is better for the Sheathed in Summer?
The Flint and Iron enchantment is the best upgrade for the Sheathed in Summer dagger in Avowed.
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