Yo, fellow adventurers! 🎮 Just dove back into the gloomy, rain-soaked vibes of Emerald Stair in Avowed and stumbled upon one of the first cool little secrets you can grab. It's called the Painter's Regret, and honestly, for an early-game treasure hunt, it's pretty chill and gives you a sweet little trinket that's low-key OP for certain builds. I'm gonna walk you through the whole thing, step-by-step, so you can snag it without any of the usual wandering-around-lost-for-hours pain. Let's go!

First things first, you gotta find the treasure map. Don't worry, it's not hidden in some crazy dungeon. Head over to the Farmer's Market in the Coastal Farms. You know, that kinda sad-looking market area near the entrance to Fior mes Iverno? From there, just peel off to the east. Super simple.

If you've already been exploring a bit and found the party camp at Elia's Revenant Farm, you can just head north from there instead. Either way, you're looking for a lonely, locked-up farmhouse.

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The front door's sealed shut, but game logic 101: always check the back! 🕵️‍♂️ The back door is wide open. Just stroll on in, and bam—right there in the middle of the room, waiting for you, is the Painter's Regret Map. Grab it! The map itself is actually pretty straightforward (a miracle in this game, I know). It shows a bridge and a little cave by a river. Let's decode it.

Time to find the loot! 🗺️➡️💰

The treasure is thankfully NOT on the other side of the world. We're starting from the Wildwoods Outskirts Party Camp. If you haven't unlocked this fast travel point yet, no sweat. From the entrance to Fior mes Iverno, just go west and stick to the path. You'll hit a bridge—go ahead and cross it. Keep following that path, and you'll run right into the party camp. Pro tip: That bridge you just crossed? That's the exact bridge on the treasure map. See? Easy!

Now, from the camp, face southeast towards the sound of the river. You gotta carefully shimmy down the hill (don't fall in the water!). As you descend, keep your eyes peeled on the hillside. You'll spot the entrance to a small, cozy cave. It looks like someone could've lived here... maybe a painter who regretted something? 🤔 Head inside.

And there it is! A chest, just sitting there, all lonely. Crack it open to claim your prize!

So, what's the reward? Drumroll, please... 🥁

It's not a flashy sword or a set of armor. Nope. It's... a paintbrush. Seriously! 🖌️ At first, I was like, "Huh?" But then I checked the stats, and my dude, this thing is a sleeper hit.

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The Painter's Brush is a unique trinket with one awesome perk: Critical Eye. This bad boy gives you a +5% increase to your Critical Hit Chance. That might not sound like a lot, but in a game where every hit counts, especially early on, that's a massive boost.

Let me break down why this is awesome:

  • Early Game Power Spike: You can get this literally within the first hour or two of exploring. A free 5% crit chance? Yes, please!

  • Build-Defining: If you're rolling a rogue, a dual-wielder, or any build that loves big, crunchy critical hits, this trinket is your new best friend. Slap it on and watch those yellow numbers pop up more often.

  • Lasting Value: It's not some junk you'll replace in 10 minutes. That +5% crit is relevant for a huge chunk of the game. I used mine well into the mid-game.

Quick Recap & Pro Tips:

  1. Map Location: Coastal Farms, east of the market. Look for the locked farmhouse with the open back door.

  2. Treasure Location: From Wildwoods Outskirts Camp, go southeast down the hill by the river. Find the cave.

  3. The Reward: The Painter's Brush (+5% Crit Chance). A must-have for crit-focused builds.

Honestly, this is one of those perfect early-game side activities. It doesn't take long, the path is logical (shoutout to the clear map!), and the reward is genuinely useful. It sets a great tone for the other secrets hidden in Avowed's world. So, get out there, find that painter's hidden stash, and start critting everything that moves! Happy hunting, guys! ✨

P.S. If you're wondering about other trinkets... yeah, the Painter's Brush stays in my rotation for a LONG time. That crit chance is no joke. Who knew a painter's regret could be so profitable for us?