Optimal PC Settings for 'Avowed': Peak FPS Revealed

Mastering Avowed's Visuals: PC Settings Optimization Guide

Avowed boasts stunning visuals, but optimizing your PC settings is key to enjoying them without sacrificing performance. This guide helps you find the sweet spot between breathtaking graphics and a smooth frame rate.

Understanding System Requirements

Before tweaking settings, ensure your PC meets Avowed's requirements. While a system between the minimum and recommended specs will suffice for decent gameplay, higher resolutions and refresh rates demand a more powerful machine.

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

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

Allow the game to generate shaders uninterrupted during its first run for optimal performance.

Avowed Shaders loading page

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Optimizing Basic Graphics Settings

These settings significantly impact your experience:

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 you experience tearing.
Field of View: Around 90 degrees for a balanced perspective.
Motion Blur: Disable for clearer visuals, especially during fast movement.

Advanced Graphics Settings

These settings control detail and smoothness:

Avowed Graphics Setting Page

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