Whoever said magic and muscles don't mix clearly never tried juggling a flaming sword while casting arcane missiles in Avowed. Obsidian's latest RPG masterpiece throws class rigidity out the window faster than a misfired fireball, letting players mash up Fighter brawn with Wizard brainpower into one gloriously chaotic package. Forget analysis paralysis – with this multiclass, you'll be too busy laughing at frozen bandits shattering like cheap champagne glasses to worry about 'optimal builds.' The beauty lies in the beautiful mess: tanking hits like a champ one moment, finger-waggling reality-bending spells the next, all while your companions wonder why they bothered showing up. 🤯

Best Abilities: Where Brains Meet Bronze

Picking abilities feels less like solving quantum physics and more like choosing your favorite candy – dangerously fun but potentially sticky. With roughly 29 Ability Points up for grabs (depending on those snazzy Godlike perks), you won’t unlock everything, so focus on the good stuff:

• Fighter Faves: Ditch the clunky two-handers. Prioritize:

• Barbaric Shout (early game crowd control – basically yelling 'GET OFF MY LAWN!' with magical oomph) 🗣️💥

• Clear Out (late-game upgrade for sweeping pesky mobs like yesterday’s trash)

• Shield mastery & heavy armor boosts (because face-tanking dragon fire is a lifestyle choice)

• Wizard Wonders: Wands and Grimoires are your bread and butter, buttered with pure arcane energy:

• Bristling Frost or Arcane Veil (early-game MVP spells – freeze foes solid or laugh off damage like it’s confetti)

• One killer Spirit of X ability (pick your elemental poison – fire for drama, lightning for pizzazz)

Pro tip: Respec costs peanuts if you botch it. Your wallet won’t cry, and neither will your ego.

Stat Spread: Brains, Brawn, and a Dash of Zoom

Attributes? More like 'attra-cute' when you pump:

Priority	Attribute	Why It’s Lit
🔥🔥🔥	Intelligence & Might	Max Essence pools + damage that makes dragons sweat
🔥🔥	Dexterity	Dodge rolls smoother than a jazz singer avoiding responsibilities
🔥	Resolve & Perception	For those 'ooh-la-la' dialogue moments while looking sharp

Constitution? Eh, it pops up occasionally like that one friend who only texts for favors. But remember: some quests demand knuckle sandwiches before negotiation. No escaping combat, fam!

Gear Galore: Dress to Decompress (Enemies)

Your loadout’s as flexible as a yogi wizard:

• Weapon Pairings: Sword/shield + wand/grimoire = Swiss Army knife of doom. Early loot includes:

• Last Light of Day (sword so pretty, foes hesitate before dying)

• Minoletta’s Conduit (wand that zaps like a caffeinated pixie)

• Beothel’s Grimoire (off-hand spellbook doubling as a blunt object)

• Late-Game Loot: Go big or go home:

• Meteor Blade (sword with extra ‘ouch’ via fire damage)

• Whisper of Exiles (wand whispering sweet nothings of destruction)

• Eilara’s Grimoire (for when you want spells with a side of elegance)

Armor Ahoy! Heavy is the head that wears the crown (and doesn’t get crushed):

• Early: Obsidian Order Cuirass (pre-order swag) or Tranton Family Brigandine (bounty reward – fashion meets function)

• Late: Lava-Forged Plate (makes you look like a walking volcano ready to erupt)

Playstyle: Controlled Chaos 101

This build’s rhythm? It’s like breakdancing at a library – unpredictably brilliant:

1. Stun enemies with Fighter skills (SHOUTY CAPS LOCK MODE ACTIVATED).

2. Backpedal faster than a politician in a scandal.

3. Unleash wand fury or Bristling Frost from your Grimoire (four spells ready to party).

Grab a Grimoire of Defense for passive 'no u' effects. Tanky? You bet. Weak against speedy archers? Absolutely – that’s what companions are for (meatshields with benefits!). This hybrid dishes damage like a short-order cook on Red Bull, making it Avowed’s ultimate glass cannon... except the glass is adamantium.

In the end, this Fighter-Wizard cocktail proves Obsidian gets it: RPGs should be about unapologetic fun, not spreadsheet optimization. Whether you’re shield-bashing skeletons or turning bandits into popsicles, remember the golden rule: if you ain’t laughing while leveling, you’re doing it wrong. So dive into Eora, mix magic with muscle, and let the glorious, chaotic symphony of smashed heads and zapped backsides begin. After all, as they say in the biz – it’s not about the destination; it’s about the explosions along the way. 💥🎩✨