In Avowed, the Totem of Defiance quest requires players to find all seven pieces of Skaen’s God Totem, dispersed throughout the Emerald Stair. These pieces combine to create Schemer’s Offering, an incredibly strong totem that gives special passive benefits. Among the elusive components is the Effigy Necklace, a haunting piece reported to whisper with the voice of the past. This walkthrough will assist you in finding the Effigy Necklace, avoiding the threats of Naku Tedek, and acquiring this crucial fragment for your journey.
How to Start the Totem of Defiance
In the “Totem of Defiance” quest, you’re tasked with finding all seven pieces of Skaen’s God Totem. These fragments are scattered throughout the Emerald Stair area. Once you’ve collected all seven, you can combine them at your camp to create “The Schemer’s Offering” God Totem. It’s a treasure hunt for totem pieces so that you can build the complete totem. And one of the fragments you must find is the Effigy Necklace.
Effigy Necklace
“When the night is silent, you can sometimes hear the faintest of screams coming from the skulls that adorn this necklace.”
The Effigy Necklace is a God Shrine Totem Fragment dedicated to the god Skaen in Avowed. These fragments are essential quest items in the God Totem Bounty Quests and can be combined to form a powerful totem that grants special passive buffs.
When put at the party camp, they assist in restoring god totems. On quiet nights, if you are careful enough, you can hear distant screams being emitted from the skulls adorning this spooky necklace.
Effigy Necklace Location
The Effigy Necklace is hidden within Naku Tedek, a dungeon located inside the Naku Tedek Grounds, which you will naturally visit during the Ancient Soil main quest. Take a left as you descend a long spiral staircase toward the Adra pillar’s root. Giatta’s electric ability is used to activate the Essence Generator on the wall, revealing a secret room.
Throw an ice grenade to freeze the water and create a platform. Climb onto it to reach the giant root, then use it to get to a ledge on the opposite side, where you will find the God Totem fragment waiting to be collected.
Tips
- You will naturally reach Naku Tedek during the Ancient Soil quest, making it easier to find the Effigy Necklace without straying too far.
- Ensure you have Giatta’s electric ability unlocked before heading in, as you’ll need it to power the Essence Generator and access the secret room.
- You will need an ice grenade to freeze the water and create a platform, so make sure you have at least one before entering the dungeon.
- The ledge containing the Effigy Necklace fragment isn’t immediately visible. Look for climbable roots and ledges once you’ve frozen the water.
- Naku Tedek is home to dangerous enemies. Be prepared with strong weapons, spells, and healing items to survive the encounters.
- The Effigy Necklace has a haunting presence. If you’re uncertain of its location, listen closely; you may hear faint screams guiding you to it.
- Once you collect the fragment, don’t forget to place it at your party camp to restore god totems and unlock its benefits.
