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Avowed Best PC Settings for Max FPS

Author: Sophia Feb 27,2025

Optimize Avowed's PC Settings for Stunning Visuals and Smooth Gameplay

Avowed boasts breathtaking graphics, but achieving optimal performance requires careful PC setting adjustments. This guide helps you balance visuals and frame rate for a superior gaming experience.

Understanding System Requirements:

Before tweaking settings, ensure your PC meets Avowed's minimum or recommended specifications:

Minimum:

OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i5-8400
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 5700, Nvidia GTX 1070, or Intel Arc A580
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 75 GB available space

Recommended:

OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel i7-10700K
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 6800 XT or Nvidia RTX 3080
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 75 GB available space

A system between these specs should provide decent FPS. Higher resolutions and refresh rates demand more powerful hardware. Allow shader generation to complete uninterrupted on your first playthrough.

Avowed Shaders loading page

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Optimizing Basic Graphics Settings:

These settings significantly impact gameplay:

Avowed Display Settings Page FPS

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Resolution: Native resolution for optimal sharpness.
Window Mode: "Windowed Fullscreen" for easy app switching or "Fullscreen Exclusive" for minimal input lag.
Frame Limit: Match your monitor's refresh rate or set to 60 FPS for stability.
VSync: Disable for reduced input lag, enable if experiencing screen tearing.
Field of View: Approximately 90 degrees for a balanced perspective.
Motion Blur: Disable for clearer visuals.

Advanced Graphics Settings:

Avowed Graphics Setting Page

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These settings control visual detail and performance:

Setting	Impact
View Distance	Higher settings increase detail but reduce FPS.
Shadow Quality	Major FPS impact; lowering significantly improves performance.
Texture Quality	Affects surface detail; higher settings require more VRAM.
Shading Quality	Influences lighting depth; lowering boosts performance.
Effects Quality	Controls visual effects (fire, magic); higher settings demand more GPU power.
Foliage Quality	Determines grass and tree density; lowering improves FPS.
Post Processing Quality	Enhances visuals; reducing saves performance.
Reflection Quality	Impacts reflections; high settings greatly reduce FPS.
Global Illumination Quality	Controls realistic lighting; high settings improve atmosphere but cost FPS.

Recommended Settings:

Low-End PCs (Minimum Requirements): Aim for 50-60 FPS.

Graphics Quality: Custom (Balanced between Low and Medium)
View Distance: Medium
Shadow Quality: Low
Texture Quality: Medium
Shading Quality: Low
Effects Quality: Medium
Foliage Quality: Low
Post Processing Quality: Low
Reflection Quality: Low
Global Illumination Quality: Low

Mid-Range PCs (Recommended Requirements): Strive for higher FPS and visuals.

Graphics Quality: Custom (Mix of High and Epic)
View Distance: High
Shadow Quality: Medium
Texture Quality: High
Shading Quality: High
Effects Quality: High
Foliage Quality: High
Post Processing Quality: High
Reflection Quality: Medium
Global Illumination Quality: High

High-end PCs can maximize all settings to "Epic." Consider exploring Avowed mods for further enhancements.

Avowed is available now for PC and Xbox Series X|S.