The Totem of Defiance is one of Avowed ’s four god totems — collectibles that grant boons based on how many pieces you find. The Totem of Defiance is the god totem for the Emerald Stair region.

In Avowed, to restore the Totem of Defiance, you’ll need to collect its base and six fragments scattered across Emerald Stair.

All regions of Avowed contain a unique Totem granting players a variety of passive benefits when they're activated. Within the Emerald Stair, the Totem of Defiance is up for grabs if you can find its base and the six missing pieces scattered throughout the area.

The seven Skaen's Totem locations for the Totem of Defiance in Avowed can be found scattered in various locations around Emerald Stair.

Just like the Totem of Rightful Rulership, the Totem of Defiance is also referred to by another name in Avowed, the Schemer’s Offering, which is split into six pieces found across Emerald Stair. The more pieces of the totem found, the more powerful it becomes. Here are all the buffs provided:

All Totem of Defiance locations in Avowed. Before we dive into the details of all locations, players must purchase the clues map for the Totem of Defiance from the vendor Lluisa M

Looking for the Totem pieces in Dawnshore , Emerald Stair and beyond? Here's a guide to every totem piece in Avowed from The Totem of Rightful Rulership to the Totem of Perseverance.