Deepwoken Oaths Overview
How to unlock major Oaths, what each kit does, and break warnings.
Oaths are Deepwoken’s late-game vows: unique mantras, passives, and sometimes permanent restrictions. This page is an obtainment and kit overview. For role rankings across PvE and PvP, use the Oaths tier list. Pair choices with your Aspect, Origin, and weapon track from the Players Hub.
Before you vow
- Confirm attribute gates on a builder (deepwoken.co) using the build planner.
- Learn which Oaths cannot be reobtained after breaking.
- Budget Medallions, Layer clears, or trainer kills before you call a kit “free.”
- Remember attunements: Flamecharm, Frostdraw, Thundercall, Galebreathe are base; Shadowcast, Ironsing, Bloodrend unlock later; Silentheart rejects attunements.
No-stat or low-friction vows
Oathless — Intentionally refuse a vow. Maximum flexibility, no Oath kit. Good for experiments.
Linkstrider — No classic weapon wall; utility and traversal identity. Strong bridge Oath.
Fadetrimmer — Level-gated utility vow. Accessible stepping stone while farming premium requirements.
Contractor — No hard weapon stats, high fantasy payoff, severe reputation / villain consequences. Often cannot be reobtained—read the fine print.
Dawnwalker — Power-gated radiant kit from Klaris Llfiend in Castle Light using Kyrsan Medallions. Base unlock plus upgrades can total on the order of 75 Medallions (more if previously broken). High damage light tools; frequent community S-tier name for Chime when maxed.
Combat specialist vows
Arcwarder — Requires 20 Flamecharm, 20 Thundercall, and 20 Fortitude, plus Layer 2 Ignition quest steps (Alpha / Epsi / Delta at Miner’s Landing). Progress further by taking Klaris light hooks after Chaser or Scion clears. Plasma suit sustain; commonly non-reobtainable after break.
Silentheart — Attunementless weapon vow via The Dreadstar on the Beloved Zofia in the Voidsea. Typical gates: combined 75 weapon points, 25 Strength, 25 Agility or Charisma, plus encounter conditions. Progress by hunting attunement trainers. Dread stacks and mantra denial define the kit; breaking usually locks reobtain.
Bladeharper — Medium-focused (or high combined weapon) specialist. Choose when your sheet already lives on Medium thresholds.
Jetstriker — 50 Agility mobility vow. Tempo, chase, and disengage tools for Light or hybrid fighters.
Starkindred — 40 Strength physical vow. Straightforward Heavy Strength payoff.
Chainwarden — Combined Strength / Fortitude / Willpower lockdown. Sticky fight control; break rules are harsh on some patches.
Blightsurger — Mixed physical and attunement combination gates. Hybrid sheets only.
Utility and hybrid vows
Blindseer — 40 Willpower. Sanity and perception tools prized in Depths.
Saltchemist — 75 Intelligence. Alchemy and INT talent fantasy for prep-heavy PvE.
Visionshaper — 50 Charisma. Illusion / social combat lean when CHA kits are healthy.
Soulbreaker — Combined Willpower and Charisma investment for a niche high-ceiling kit.
Saintsworn — Taxes Fire, Ice, Lightning, Wind, and Shadow together. Spectacular if funded; miserable if you underestimate the spread.
Upcoming community-tracked vows (Warmaster, Chef, and others) may arrive with major chapters—do not soft-lock attributes for unreleased kits without patch confirmation.
Obtainment quick table
| Oath | Typical gate | Kit fantasy |
|---|---|---|
| Oathless | None | Flex, no vow |
| Dawnwalker | Power + Medallions | Radiant damage |
| Arcwarder | FIR + LTN + FTD + Layer 2 | Plasma tank |
| Silentheart | Weapons + STR + AGL/CHA | Attunementless |
| Jetstriker | 50 AGL | Mobility |
| Bladeharper | High MED / weapons | Medium mastery |
| Blindseer | 40 WLL | Sanity tools |
| Saltchemist | 75 INT | Alchemy |
| Contractor | Quest / no weapon wall | Villain contract |
| Saintsworn | Five attunements | Multi-element |
Exact trainer dialogue and costs shift—use the embedded guide video mid-page as a walkthrough companion, then verify in-game.
Kit planning examples
- Depths tank: Vesperian + Deepbound or Ignition Delver + Arcwarder + Heavy alloy path.
- Chime radiant: Adret or Felinor + Castaway + Dawnwalker + Medium katana path.
- Weapon purist: Khan + any Origin that funds grips + Silentheart + Light/Medium tempo blade.
- Support brain: Capra + party Origin + Blindseer or Saltchemist depending on Willpower vs Intelligence.
Cross-check role strength on the Oaths tier list before Medallion sinks.
Break consequences
Oathbreaking can erase mantras, burn reputation, raise reobtain costs, or permanently lock the vow. Arcwarder, Silentheart, Contractor, Starkindred, Saintsworn, and Chainwarden are frequent “think twice” names. Dawnwalker can often be rebought with higher Medallion tolls. Never break on a nearly finished Power 20 slot to “try something funny” unless you accept a wipe-tier setback.
Next steps
- Shortlist two Oaths that fit your attributes.
- Confirm Origin incentives on Origins.
- Reserve weapon points using the weapons tier list.
- Simulate the sheet, then farm trainers or Medallions.
- Keep Discord and wiki links from the Links Hub for live hotfixes.
Oaths are the identity of a finished Deepwoken character—earn them with a plan, not a impulse click.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for Deepwoken Pathfinders.
What is the easiest Oath to unlock?
Oathless, Linkstrider, and Fadetrimmer are the lowest friction. Dawnwalker and Arcwarder need Medallions or Layer 2 work.
Can Silentheart use mantras?
No. Silentheart gives up attunements and mantra casting for weapon-centric passives and attacks.
How many Kyrsan Medallions does Dawnwalker need?
On the order of 30 for the base vow and about 75 total to max upgrades, more if previously broken—confirm live costs with Klaris.
Which Oaths cannot be reobtained?
Commonly Arcwarder, Silentheart, Contractor, Starkindred, Saintsworn, and Chainwarden. Always read trainer dialogue on your patch.
Where should I rank Oaths for PvP versus PvE?
Use the Oaths tier list for role-based rankings after you understand obtainment here.