How to get the Philosopher's Riddle Unique greatsword in Avowed

The bell tower cannot be scaled from the outside. You must find an internal route. Starting from the campfire near the island's center (the onewith four tents), follow the path southwest, then turn right at theruined building with a crater in the middle. This path leads to aclearing with a series of ledges, providing a clear platforming route up to the tower.

Additional Loot at Castol's Folly:

Besides the Philosopher's Riddle, Castol's Folly holds other valuabletreasures. Explore the tower's surroundings to find a chest containingAdra (a rare resource for upgrading equipment) and crafting materials.Thorough exploration is always recommended.

Upgrading the Philosopher's Riddle:

To enhance the Philosopher's Riddle, you'll need Adra, which can be foundin limited quantities. Upgrading requires both Adra and gold. You canupgrade this greatsword at a workbench with the following materials:

• Gold
• Primal Rock
• Spider Leg
• Ogre Blood
• Spirit Residue

Philosopher's Riddle Stats (Legendary +3):

At its highest upgrade level (Legendary +3), the Philosopher's Riddle boasts impressive stats:

• Physical Damage: 284
• Stun: 260
• Stamina Cost: 20
• Critical Hit Chance: 3%

Philosopher's Riddle Enchantments:

The Philosopher's Riddle's default enchantment is "Aggressive Debate,"granting a 15% attack speed boost for 10 seconds after a full combo(three consecutive attacks). This buff is easily maintained with goodstamina management (prioritize Resolve).

You can further enhance the weapon with one of two additional enchantments:

• Overwhelming Argument: A full combo attack provides a +25% attack speed boost for 10 seconds.
• Cutting Retort: Power attacks deal significant stun and bleed accumulation.

Enchantment Choice:

You can only choose one of these additional enchantments, and the choice is permanent. It ishighly recommended to create a save point before making this decision,allowing you to experiment with both options if desired.

Key Strategies for Acquiring the Philosopher's Riddle:

• Speed and Evasion: Prioritize speed and evasion to bypass enemies on Castol's Folly.
• Platforming Proficiency: Practice your platforming skills to navigate the ledges leading to the tower.
• Thorough Exploration: Search the tower and surrounding area for additional loot, including Adra and crafting materials.
• Resource Management: Gather and manage Adra carefully, as it's essential for upgrading the Philosopher's Riddle and other equipment.
• Stamina Optimization: Focus on increasing your Resolve stat to maximize your stamina pool,allowing for consistent use of the weapon's attack speed buff.
• Enchantment Planning: Consider your playstyle and choose the enchantment that bestcomplements it. The "Overwhelming Argument" enchantment is generally astrong choice for maximizing DPS.

By following this guide, you can successfully acquire and upgrade thePhilosopher's Riddle, adding a powerful weapon to your arsenal inAvowed.