Steadfast is a soulbound sword in Pillars of Eternity, added in The White March - Part II expansion. It can be wielded by characters of any class.
Description
As with other soulbound weapons, the in-game description of Steadfast is only gradually revealed. The description starts as a single paragraph, and more are added each time the weapon is upgraded.
Level 1
Steadfast is a single-edged backsword with a recurved guard and a wire-wrapped grip. Though not especially fancy, the crafter's skill is readily apparent to any who hold the weapon in their hands.
Level 2
The only surviving son of an indentured servant, Adaryc Cendamyr was one of countless Readcerans who joined the ranks of Waidwen's army upon the outbreak of the Saint's War. Despite his youth and inexperience, Adaryc acquitted himself well in the fighting, and was soon popular among his fellow soldiers for his good sense, his passion, and his loyalty. Determined to honor Waidwen, Adaryc proved himself a disciplined and driven soldier.
Level 3
After a spate of hard-won victories, the destruction of Waidwen heralded the immediate retreat of Readceran forces back across the border. Situated far from the vanguard, Adaryc's company found itself embroiled in brutal fighting as triumphant Dyrwood forces set upon their disheartened foe.
His commander slain, Adaryc had his first taste of command in the chaos. Adaryc and his fellows held off the enemy long enough for their company to rejoin the main body of the retreating army - but at the cost of many lives.
It would be nearly a year later before Adaryc would be able to revisit the battlefield, but he returned to Readceras with the broken blades of several of his fallen brothers in arms. It was from these shattered remnants that Adaryc's sword was forged.
Level 4
Adaryc maintained contact with the surviving members of his unit after the war. Though he had struggled with bouts of melancholy since childhood, Adaryc was well-regarded as a capable and charismatic leader, devoted to his comrades. It was soon proposed that he should lead the others in forming a tight-knit collective of fighting men, united not by a desire for coin, but by their duty to their fallen comrades, and to their countrymen.
Many of the Iron Flail's early engagements would be against less discerning mercenary companies, which Adaryc condemned as a particular danger to settlements along the Readceran border. In time, the Iron Flail's many victories, and Adaryc's seemingly dauntless will, would draw many more recruits into the fold. The Iron Flail soon had the backing of several prominent families, and was even rumored to have the blessing of Readceras' ruling powers.
Acquisition
- [WM2] Looted or received as a reward from Adaryc, the commander of the Iron Flail Fort.
Soulbound upgrades
| Level | Requirements | Classes | Value | Damage | Enchantments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bind this item to unlock the next level | Any class
|
705
|
14-21 |
|
| 2 | Kill 5 enemies with Steadfast with critical hits to unlock the next level | Any class
|
805
|
14-21 |
|
| 3 | 1,205
|
14-21 |
| ||
| 3 |
|
1,205
|
14-21 |
| |
| 3 | 1,205
|
14-21 |
| ||
| 3 |
|
1,205
|
14-21 |
| |
| 4 | Have at least 28 Might. Note: Champion's Boon OR one food bonus, Godansthunyr, one equipment bonus (e.g. Maegfolc Skull), prostitute bonus (protagonist only), and resting bonus (e.g. Caed Nua Training Grounds bonus) stack. | Any class
|
1,505
|
16-23 |
|
Trivia
- Before the 3.02 patch, the final unlock requirement was 30 Might.[1]
Gallery
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