Steadfast

Steadfast [WM2]
General
Slot	Weapon
Weapon type	Sword
Soulbound
Unique
Sell value	705
Buy value	5,288
Weapon
Combat type	Melee
Handing	One-handed
Speed	Average
Interrupt	0.5 sec (Average)
Damage	14-21
Weapon bonuses
Weapon bonus: Best attack: Uses most efficient damage type
Enchantments
Exceptional: +8 ; +30% Of Will 5: +5 Of Resolve 1: +1 Resolve
Points	7 / 14
Possible enchants	Depends on soulbound level
Related
Quests	The Iron Flail
Technical
Weapon ID	px2_sword_steadfast

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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] Iron Flail Fort: Looted from or received as a reward from commander Adaryc during the quest The Iron Flail.

Soulbound upgrades

Level	Requirements	Classes	Value	Damage	Enchantments
1	Bind this item to unlock the next level	Any class	705	14-21	Exceptional (weapon): +8 • +30% Of Will 5: +5 Of Resolve 1: +1 Resolve
2	Kill 5 enemies with Steadfast with critical hits to unlock the next level	Any class	805	14-21	Immunity: Frighten: Immunity to Frightened
3	Deal 200 damage to enemies with at least 75% Endurance with Steadfast to unlock the next level OR Deal 1000 damage to enemies with Steadfast to unlock the next level	Barbarian Druid Ranger	1,205	14-21	Spelldefense: Restore Major Endurance: 20% chance to cast Restore Major Endurance when receiving Hits or Crits
3	Kill 20 melee enemies with Steadfast to unlock the next level OR Kill 100 enemies with Steadfast to unlock the next level	Chanter Fighter Wizard	1,205	14-21	Outmaneuvering: Target enemies' Will instead of Deflection if their Will is lower.
3	Deal 200 damage to enemies with at least 75% Endurance with Steadfast to unlock the next level OR Deal 1000 damage to enemies with Steadfast to unlock the next level	Cipher Monk Rogue	1,205	14-21	Spellslaying: Champion's Boon: 25% chance to cast Champion's Boon on kill
3	Kill 20 enemies with less than 40% Endurance with Steadfast to unlock the next level OR Kill 100 enemies with Steadfast to unlock the next level	Paladin Priest	1,205	14-21	Spellchance: Sunlance: 15% chance to cast Sunlance on Hit or Critical Hit.
4	Have at least 28 Might	Any class	1,505	16-23	Superb (weapon): +12 • +45% Immunity: Terrify: Immunity to Terrified

Notes

• For the final soulbound upgrade, note that 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.
• Before the 3.02 patch, the final unlock requirement was 30 Might.
• Since all passive effects from weapons stack, the Of Resolve 1 enchantment on Steadfast has the uncommon property of stacking with resolve bonuses from other items.