How to Get Unique Light Armor Arcanist’s Gambeson in Avowed

The Arcanist’s Gambeson is a unique light armor set in Avowed, and you can find it in a chest at a bandit camp in Dawnshore.

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In Avowed, armor plays a critical role in shaping your character’s abilities, defense, and overall playstyle. One standout piece of spellcaster gear in the game is the unique light armor Arcanist’s Gambeson. This powerful armor offers not only substantial protection but also boosts your magical capabilities, making it an essential item for any wizard or mage character.

In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of acquiring the Arcanist’s Gambeson, including where to find it, what makes it unique, and why it should be a top priority for players focusing on spellcasting and agility. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to the world of Avowed, this guide will help you get your hands on this valuable piece of equipment and elevate your gameplay experience.

What is the Arcanist’s Gambeson in Avowed?

Avowed Arcanist's Gambeson unique light armor tooltip and equipped on character

In Avowed, the Arcanist’s Gambeson is a set of unique light chest armor that provides a boost to your AOE spells and your Essence pool. First, the Overseeing enchantment bonus gives you a 15% increase to all of your area-of-effect damage. This will apply to spells like Fan of Flames, Blizzard, and Meteor Shower among others. Secondly, the Lesser Innate Talent enchantment bonus will give you a +20 boost to your amount of maximum essence. Consequently, this will essentially negate the -20 maximum essence you receive for equipping this armor.

Arcanist’s Gambeson Abilities and Effects

Below are all the features, abilities, and effects of Arcanist’s Gambeson in Avowed:

  • Armor Type: Light Armor, Unique
  • Item Weight:
  • Value: 7.2
  • Quality: 1,000
  • Location: In a chest hidden away in a small ruin inside the Yellowband Camp located in eastern Dawnshore.
  • Base Stats:
    • 8% Damage Reduction
    • 14 Additional Damage Reduction
    • -15 Maximum Stamina
    • -20 Maximum Essence
  • Enchantments:
    • Overseeing: +15% area of effect damage.
    • Lesser Innate Talent: +20 Maximum Essence.

How to Get Arcanist’s Gambeson in Avowed?

How to Get Arcanist’s Gambeson in Avowed

To get the Arcanist’s Gambeson in Avowed you need to locate the Yellowband Camp in the eastern side of the first region of Dawnshore. This camp contains a lot of bandit enemies and is the location of one of the bounties offered in Dawnshore. Make sure your gear is upgraded and that you have both companions before attempting this fight.

Afterward, head inside a small ruined structure on the southeast side of the camp. Inside you will find a golden chest that holds the Arcanist’s Gambeson light armor.

How to Use Arcanist’s Gambeson in Avowed?

The best way to use the Arcanist’s Gambeson in Avowed is by equipping it to a Wizard class or other spellcasting build. You’ll want to prioritize taking area-of-effect spells such as Fan of Flames, Blizzard, and Meteor Shower. These will all receive the +15% boost to their AOE damage, making them deadly against groups of enemies.

Enchanting Arcanist’s Gambeson in Avowed

You cannot further enchant or upgrade the passives on armor in Avowed, and therefore you cannot boost the enchantments that the Arcanist’s Gambeson already comes with. Only the primary enchantment on weapons can be changed or upgraded in Avowed.

Arcanist’s Gambeson Upgrade Materials in Avowed

Here are all of the crafting materials that you will need to fully upgrade the Arcanist’s Gambeson light armor in Avowed.

QualityMaterials Required
Common +1Pelt x4
Paradisan Ladder x2
Common +2Pelt x16
Paradisan Ladder x4
Common +3Pelt x28
Paradisan Ladder x6
Fine +0Adra x4
Pelt x44
Fine +1Tanned Hide x4
Hylea’s Talon x2
Fine +2Tanned Hide x16
Hylea’s Talon x4
Fine +3Tanned Hide x28
Hylea’s Talon x6
Exceptional +0Awakened Adra x4
Tanned Hide x44
Exceptional +1Stelgaer Leather x4
Admeth’s Wyrt x2
Exceptional +2Stelgaer Leather x16
Admeth’s Wyrt x4
Exceptional +3Stelgaer Leather x28
Admeth’s Wyrt x6
Superb +0Corrupted Adra x4
Stelgaer Leather x44
Superb +1Balarok Skin x4
Cave Coral x2
Superb +2Balarok Skin x16
Cave Coral x4
Superb +3Balarok Skin x28
Cave Coral x6
Legendary +0Adra Ban x4
Balarok Skin x44
Legendary +1Dragon Hide x4
Bloodwrithe Toadstool x2
Legendary +2Dragon Hide x16
Bloodwrithe Toadstool x4
Legendary +3Dragon Hide x28
Bloodwrithe Toadstool x6

FAQs about Arcanist’s Gambeson in Avowed

Where can I find Arcanist’s Gambeson in Avowed?

The Arcanist’s Gambeson can be found in the Yellowband Camp on the east side of Dawnshore. There will be many enemies to defeat here, but afterward check inside a ruin on the southeast side of the camp to find a chest with the armor inside.

Which classes or builds benefit most from Arcanist’s Gambeson?

A Wizard class or any other spellcasting build will get the most benefit from equipping the Arcanist’s Gambeson armor. Additionally, you’ll also want to prioritize unlocking and using spells that deal AOE damage.


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