How to Get the Storeroom Key in Avowed’s Dawnshore

If you’re like me, you probably spent way too long poking around the edges of Paradis and Claviger’s Landing once you first set foot in Dawnshore. Avowed absolutely rewards that kind of curiosity — tucked behind crates, perched on cliff ledges, and locked behind unassuming doors, you’ll find some of the most satisfying loot stashes. The Storeroom down at Fellowship Harbor is exactly that kind of hidden treasure. It’s not hard to spot, but the key? That’s a little puzzle on its own. Let me walk you through it, step by step, just like I figured it out myself.

Arriving at Dawnshore and Getting Your Bearings

After the Northreach Fort section, you spill out into Dawnshore, and the shift in atmosphere hits you immediately. This region feels alive, bustling with NPCs, side quests, and verticality that begs you to climb. You’ll want to deal with the Strangleroot issue on the western side early on — not only does it clear a path, but it also unlocks the eastern half of the map where the good stuff hides. Once that’s done, hoof it down to the bottom edge of Dawnshore. That’s where Fellowship Harbor sits, a small dock area with a couple of guards moaning about a lost key. Classic RPG setup, right?

When I first overheard them, I knew there had to be a way in without that key. Sure enough, the answer was literally right behind me.

Spotting the Entrance and Planning Your Parkour Route

Stand right in front of that stubborn Storeroom door. Now turn around and look up. See that open window with the wooden plank jutting out just below it? That’s your target. The developers didn’t exactly hide it — they want you to feel clever for spotting it. I remember grinning like an idiot when I saw it because it’s such an old-school environmental puzzle, and Avowed is full of these little moments.

Here’s the exact route I took:

• From the Storeroom door, face the ocean and then look to your immediate left. You’ll see a staircase hugging the building.

• Climb those stairs and keep following the wooden walkway upward. It zigzags a bit, but stick with it until you reach a spot where you can jump across to a neighboring platform.

• Leap to the stone gateway structure on your left. It feels a bit daring, but you won’t fall to your death (probably).

• From that stone arch, hop onto the wooden framework right in front of you. Now the path becomes a series of wooden ledges wrapping around the building. Keep jumping from one to the next — soon you’ll be circling the structure, and that open window will swing into view.

I fumbled a few of these jumps at first because the depth perception in this game can be tricky, but the penalty is usually just a short drop and a sprint back up. No fall damage unless you really mess up, so don’t sweat it.

Nabbing the Key and the Treasure Stash

Once you’re through that window, you’ll find yourself in a dusty attic-like space. Right there, sitting on a crate or table (honestly I was too excited to note exactly where), is the Storeroom key. Grab it and drop back down to ground level — or simply retrace your steps if you’re feeling fancy.

Key in hand, the Storeroom door swings open with a satisfying creak. Inside, a purple-rarity chest glows invitingly. Here’s what I pulled out on my playthrough:

Not exactly a game-breaking haul, but those crafting materials add up fast, especially in the early hours. The Binding Copper alone saved me a trip to a merchant, and those two pelts went straight into a bow upgrade I’d been putting off. It’s the kind of mini-reward that makes every nook and cranny worth investigating.

Why This Little Quest Sticks With Me

I think the Storeroom key hunt exemplifies what makes exploration in Avowed so delightful. It’s never just “go here, pick up item.” The path to that window forces you to read the environment, connect the dots between what you see and where you can go. Even the complaining guards are a subtle hint — the game trusts you to piece it together. By 2026 standards, that design philosophy still feels refreshing in a genre that often over-tutorializes everything.

If you’re a completionist, this chest also contributes to your overall discovery % for the Dawnshore region, which can unlock minor dialogue perks down the line. And honestly, hearing the guards’ tone change from grumbling to stunned silence when you waltz out of that formerly locked room is its own reward.

So next time you find a locked door in the Living Lands, don’t just walk away. Turn around, look up, and see if a conveniently placed window is waiting for you. Odds are, it is. Happy hunting!