The Philosopher's Riddle is a Unique type of Great Sword in Avowed. See how to get The Philosopher's Riddle and its best enchantment, and a list of its stats, bonuses, enchantments, and upgrade materials in Common, Fine, Exceptional, and Superb qualities.

How to Get The Philosopher’s Riddle

Obtained in Castol's Folly

Philosopher's Riddle Location

The Philosopher's Riddle can be acquired in Castol's Folly at Dawnshore. From the southeast shore, platform upwards to reach the ruins. Collect the unique weapon embedded on the ground next to rock and flora.

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How to Climb Castol's Folly

The Philosopher's Riddle Walkthrough
1	Start inland and climb up the wooden platforms.
2	Upon climbing, take the left path and climb the platforms to reach the top. Remember to use running momentum to reach ledges. The Philosopher's Riddle can be seen immediately upon reaching the ruins.

The Philosopher’s Riddle Best Enchantment

Overwhelming Argument for Enhanced Attack Speed

Overwhelming Argument is the best choice by far. This enchantment further enhances this Great Sword's strength—its high potential attack speed.

Selecting its counterpart, Cutting Retort, will remove the attack speed. Additionally, stun and bleed Power Attacks are not The Philosopher's Riddle’s forte, as builds using this weapon should focus on maximizing DPS through its fast swing rate.

The Philosopher’s Riddle Stats

Bonus and Enchantments

Primary Enchantment Augments

Overwhelming Argument
Effect: A Full Combo Attack gives you +25% Attack Speed for 10 seconds	Materials Needed: Ogre Blood x1 Primal Rock x1 Spider Leg x5 Spirit Residue x3 Cost: 500 Skeyt
Cutting Retort
Effect: Power Attacks deal high Stun and Bleed Accumulation	Materials Needed: Ogre Blood x1 Primal Rock x1 Spider Leg x5 Spirit Residue x3 Cost: 500 Skeyt

Augmenting a Unique Enchantment replaces the original Enchantment permanently. Only one enchantment between the two augments can be chosen.

How to Enchant Weapons

Stats Per Quality Level

Weapons can be upgraded in the Workbench, requiring Metal or Wood and Herbs of equal rarity to do so. Upgrading Weapons increases its stats, raising its effectiveness in combat.

How to Upgrade Weapons and Armor

The Philosopher’s Riddle Upgrade Materials

Upgrade Materials Per Quality Level

Quality	Materials Required
Fine +0	Adra x6
Fine +1	Steel Chunk x6 Hylea's Talon x4
Fine +2	Steel Chunk x10 Hylea's Talon x6
Fine +3	Steel Chunk x16 Hylea's Talon x8
Exceptional +0	Awakened Adra x6
Exceptional +1	White Steel Chunk x6 Admeth's Wyrt x4
Exceptional +2	White Steel Chunk x10 Admeth's Wyrt x6
Exceptional +3	White Steel Chunk x16 Admeth's Wyrt x8
Superb +0	Corrupted Adra x6
Superb +1	Living Iron Chunk x6 Cave Coral x4
Superb +2	Living Iron Chunk x10 Cave Coral x6
Superb +3	Living Iron Chunk x16 Cave Coral x8
Legendary +0	Adra Ban x6
Legendary +1	Living Steel Chunk x6 Bloodwrithe Toadstool x4
Legendary +2	Living Steel Chunk x10 Bloodwrithe Toadstool x6
Legendary +3	Living Steel Chunk x16 Bloodwrithe Toadstool x8

Total Upgrade Materials Per Quality

	Total Materials
Common +0 → Fine +0	Adra x6 Iron Chunk x32 Paradisan Ladder x18
Fine +1 → Exceptional +0	Awakened Adra x6 Steel Chunk x32 Hylea's Talon x18
Exceptional +1 → Superb +0	Corrupted Adra x6 White Steel Chunk x32 Admeth's Wyrt x18
Superb +1 → Legendary +0	Adra Ban x6 Living Iron Chunk x32 Cave Coral x18

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The Philosopher’s Riddle Overview

The Philosopher’s Riddle	Information
	Weapon Type: Great Sword Class: Unique Weight: 8.5
Description
Etched into this blade is a riddle that has been a matter of debate among philosophers for quite some time. Some say the pen is mightier, but I write my words in scarlet. This gilded quill does not use ink, and words can't change my course. In the right hands I protect the meek, while others carve a path in blood. What am I? Though many think the answer is simply the sword itself, a number of other solutions have been posited by high-minded thinkers and scholars throughout the years. What the actual answer is, none can say. The smith responsible for creating this beautiful weapon refused to spill their secrets that have since followed them to the grave.

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