Avowed: Optimal PC Settings for Maximum FPS

*Avowed* dazzles with its breathtaking graphics and immersive world. To fully appreciate its visual splendor without sacrificing performance, optimizing your PC settings is key. Here's a comprehensive guide to the best settings for *Avowed* on PC, ensuring you strike the perfect balance between stunning visuals and smooth gameplay.

Understanding Avowed’s System Requirements

Before adjusting settings, it's essential to check if your PC meets *Avowed*'s system requirements:

Minimum Specifications:

• 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 Specifications:

• 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

Ensuring your system aligns with these specs is the first step toward optimal performance. However, there's some flexibility between minimum and recommended specs, allowing you to enjoy the game at decent FPS. For higher resolutions and high refresh rate screens, a more powerful system is necessary.

On your first run, allow the game to generate shaders without interruptions for the best gameplay experience.

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Optimizing Basic Graphics Settings

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Adjusting basic graphics settings can significantly enhance your gaming experience:

• Resolution: Set to your monitor’s native resolution for the sharpest visuals.
• Window Mode: Opt for "Windowed Fullscreen" for seamless switching between applications, or "Fullscreen Exclusive" for minimal input lag.
• Frame Limit: Cap your frame rate to stabilize performance. Align it with your monitor’s refresh rate, or set it to 60 FPS as a balanced option.
• VSync: Disable VSync to reduce input lag, but enable it if you encounter screen tearing.
• Field of View: A setting around 90 degrees provides a balanced view without distortion.
• Motion Blur: Turn off motion blur for a clearer image, especially during fast movements.

Advanced Graphics Settings

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Advanced graphics settings influence the detail and smoothness of the game world. Lowering certain settings can boost FPS without significantly impacting visual quality.

Best Settings for Minimum Requirement PCs

For those with lower-end PCs, optimizing settings is crucial to achieve 60 FPS while maintaining decent visuals.

Recommended Settings for Low-End PCs

If your PC meets the minimum requirements (GTX 1070/RX 5700, Ryzen 5 2600/i5-8400, 16GB RAM), consider these adjustments:

• 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

With these settings, *Avowed* should run smoothly at 50-60 FPS on lower-end PCs without significant visual loss.

Best Settings for Recommended Requirement PCs

If your PC meets the recommended requirements (RTX 3080/RX 6800 XT, Ryzen 5 5600X/i7-10700K, 16GB RAM), you can elevate settings for a superior blend of performance and visuals.

Recommended Settings for Mid-Range PCs

• 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

For high-end PCs, crank all settings to "Epic" to experience *Avowed* in its full glory with maximum FPS. For an even better experience, explore the Best *Avowed* Mods.

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