Totem of Defiance is a side quest from the Emerald Stair region in Avowed. Read on for a Totem of Defiance walkthrough and learn its location, how to unlock it, all totem piece locations, and the rewards for completing this quest.

Totem of Defiance Location and How to Unlock

Totem of Defiance Overview

How to Unlock Totem of Defiance

Totem of Defiance can be unlocked by collecting any Totem Fragments for The Schemer's Offering.

Totem of Defiance Walkthrough

Find the Schemer's Offering

You can begin the quest by collecting any Totem Fragments for The Schemer's Offering scattered throughout Emerald Stair, but it's best to start with the Totem Base.

The Schemer's Offering is in the Shrine to Skaen at the Delemgan Glade. You can get into the Shrine by following the path and then using the platforms to jump up.

Totem Fragment Locations

Find the Idol of Violent Rebellion

The Idol of Violent Rebellion is found on the topmost part of the Ranger Headquarters tower, east of Fior mes Ivèrno, on top of some crates.

Find the Sacrificial Dagger

Go to the Abandoned Farms, north of the Rolling Crags. The Sacrificial Dagger is pinned to a note on the wall outside one of the barns. Beware the groups of enemies in the area!

Find the Idol of Covert Plots

The Idol of Covert Plots is located on the altar of an abandoned church north of the Grim Wetlands.

Approach the church from above the cliff on the left to find the hole on the roof of the church that leads inside. Beware the groups of Skeleton enemies surrounding the area!

Find the Obsidian Prayer Beads

The Obsidian Prayer Beads are on a ledge above the arena located west of The Delemgan Glade, across the large bridge.

Stick to the right of the arena to go up and climb the roots once you find a wall. Note that a powerful enemy, the Delemgan Queen, is nearby beneath roots in the back of the arena.

Find the Idol of Secret Hatred

The Idol of Secret Hatred is located deep within the Ancient Groto, right by the Fast Travel Beacon southeast of the Overgrown Homestead.

Once inside, turn to the left, go down the stairs and cross the poisoned water by using an Ice skill as a bridge. After crossing, find the hole lit by a blue torch and crouch down to enter it. At the end of the path is the Totem Fragment.

Find the Effigy Necklace

The Effigy Necklace is on a table deep inside the Naku Tedek. To access a secret door, you must proceed the main quest, Ancient Soil. Once inside, go left and open the door with the generator switch beside it using a lightning attack.

Proceed further until you get to the room with a body of water you can freeze to get to a ledge on the other side, where the Totem Fragment is.

Restore the Schemer's Offering

Go to any Party Camp and place all of the Totem Fragments that you have acquired in the Schemer's Offering to complete this side quest.

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Totem of Defiance Rewards

The Schemer's Offering Totem Effects

Once you complete Totem of Defiance and restored The Schemer's Offering with all the totems, you will be rewarded with Furious Frenzy, The Slave’s Patience, Hidden Hatred, Kill the Master, Bitter Thoughts, and A Vengeful Victim, which are additional ability buffs for your party.

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