Cultist Sages
The Cult of Kosmos is a shadowy organization manipulating events across Greece, and at its head are the Cultist Sages. These nine individuals represent the leaders of each branch within the Cult, and defeating them is a crucial step towards dismantling the entire network and uncovering the truth behind their machinations. Each Sage presents a unique and challenging encounter, often requiring specific strategies and preparation. Successfully eliminating all Sages and their respective Cultists will reward you with the legendary Hero's Sword and the Cultist Set armor, a powerful ensemble for any misthios.
Before diving into specific Sages, here are some general tips for tackling these formidable foes:
- Stealth is Your Friend: Whenever possible, attempt to thin out surrounding guards or even get a critical stealth attack on the Sage themselves to significantly reduce their health before direct combat.
- Exploit Weaknesses: Pay attention to their combat style. Some Sages are heavily armored, making engravings that boost armor penetration valuable. Others might be vulnerable to specific elemental attacks (fire or poison).
- Manage Bodyguards: Sages rarely fight alone. Prioritize eliminating their bodyguards first, as their combined attacks can quickly overwhelm you. Use abilities like 'Ring of Chaos' or 'Hero Strike' to control crowds or deal burst damage.
- Prepare Your Loadout: Ensure your gear is upgraded, and you have appropriate engravings for the fight. Consider using abilities like 'Second Wind' for healing, 'Overpower Attacks' for massive damage, and 'Rush Assassinate' for quick repositioning or targeting.
- Adrenaline Management: Adrenaline is key to using your powerful abilities. Engravings that boost adrenaline gain or critical hit chance can be invaluable.
- Environmental Awareness: Use the environment to your advantage. High ground for bow attacks, cover for healing, or even ledges for Spartan Kicks.
The Eyes of Kosmos (Branch Sages)
This branch focuses on espionage and information gathering. Its Sage is a master of deception.
Iokaste the Seer
- Location: Attika, specifically the Sanctuary of Eleusis. She is revealed after defeating all other members of the Eyes of Kosmos branch.
- Strategy: Iokaste is often found in a heavily guarded area. Focus on stealthily eliminating her guards first. She herself is not a particularly aggressive fighter but can summon more guards if the fight drags on. Use a combination of warrior abilities and critical assassinations.
- Recommended Loadout: High assassination damage gear, warrior abilities like 'Hero Strike' and 'Overpower Attacks'.
- Rewards: Legendary Dagger (specific name varies), Epic Armor Piece.
The Silver Vein (Branch Sages)
This branch controls the silver mines and trade, often employing brute force.
Pausanias
- Location: Lakonia, during the main questline. He is revealed after defeating all other members of the Silver Vein branch.
- Strategy: Pausanias is a powerful warrior with heavy attacks. He often fights alongside other Spartan soldiers. Prioritize parrying his attacks and using 'Second Wind' to heal. Abilities like 'Shield Break' can be useful if he uses a shield.
- Recommended Loadout: High warrior damage, engravings for parry timing or health regeneration.
- Rewards: Legendary Sword (specific name varies), Epic Armor Piece.
The Delian League (Branch Sages)
This branch manipulates political power and alliances.
Kleon the Demagogue
- Location: Attika, during the main questline. He is revealed after defeating all other members of the Delian League branch.
- Strategy: Kleon is encountered during a large-scale battle. Focus on isolating him from the general chaos. He's not a particularly strong fighter on his own, but the surrounding soldiers can be a nuisance. Use area-of-effect abilities to clear out his allies.
- Recommended Loadout: Area-of-effect warrior abilities, high critical chance.
- Rewards: Legendary Bow (specific name varies), Epic Armor Piece.
The Peloponnesian League (Branch Sages)
The counterpart to the Delian League, also focused on political manipulation.
Stentor
- Location: Various locations throughout the main questline, eventually leading to a confrontation in Messenia. He is revealed after defeating all other members of the Peloponnesian League branch.
- Strategy: Stentor is a formidable warrior, often encountered in a duel. He has strong attacks and can be aggressive. Focus on dodging and parrying, then counter-attacking. 'Spartan Kick' can be effective for creating distance.
- Recommended Loadout: High warrior damage, engravings for dodge or parry window.
- Rewards: Legendary Spear (specific name varies), Epic Armor Piece.
Worshippers of the Bloodline (Branch Sages)
This branch is deeply connected to the protagonist's past and lineage.
Myrrine
- Location: Various locations throughout the main questline. She is revealed after defeating all other members of the Worshippers of the Bloodline branch.
- Strategy: Myrrine is a unique case, as her fate is tied to your choices in the main story. Whether you fight her or not depends on your decisions. If you do fight her, she is a skilled combatant, similar to other powerful NPCs.
- Recommended Loadout: Adapt your loadout based on your general playstyle, as this fight can be avoided.
- Rewards: Legendary Staff (specific name varies), Epic Armor Piece (if fought).
Gods of the Aegean Sea (Branch Sages)
This branch controls naval power and piracy.
The Hydra
- Location: Various locations in the Aegean Sea. She is revealed after defeating all other members of the Gods of the Aegean Sea branch.
- Strategy: The Hydra is a powerful mercenary ship. You will need to engage her in naval combat. Ensure your ship (the Adrestia) is fully upgraded, especially your hull, oars, and arrow/javelin damage. Focus on ramming and boarding for maximum damage.
- Recommended Loadout: Fully upgraded Adrestia, focus on naval engravings for your gear.
- Rewards: Legendary Naval Gear, Epic Armor Piece.
The Wardens of Order (Branch Sages)
This branch is dedicated to maintaining the Cult's structure and secrecy.
Deimos
- Location: Various locations throughout the main questline. They are revealed after defeating all other members of the Wardens of Order branch.
- Strategy: Deimos is the most formidable opponent in the game, often encountered multiple times. Their fighting style is aggressive, powerful, and unpredictable. Focus on dodging, parrying, and using your most powerful abilities. Healing is crucial.
- Recommended Loadout: High warrior damage, critical chance, health regeneration, and adrenaline gain. Prepare for a prolonged, challenging fight.
- Rewards: Legendary Heavy Bladed Weapon (specific name varies), Epic Armor Piece.
The Heroes of the Cult (Branch Sages)
This branch comprises powerful mercenaries and warriors.
Aspasia
- Location: Attika, during the main questline. She is revealed after defeating all other members of the Heroes of the Cult branch.
- Strategy: Aspasia's encounter is highly narrative-driven and can vary based on your choices. If a fight ensues, she is a capable combatant.
- Recommended Loadout: Adapt your loadout based on your general playstyle, as this fight can be avoided.
- Rewards: Legendary Staff (specific name varies), Epic Armor Piece (if fought).
The Ghost of Kosmos (The Grand Master)
The true leader of the Cult, revealed only after all other Sages have been defeated.
The Ghost of Kosmos
- Location: Revealed after defeating all other Sages and completing specific main story quests.
- Strategy: The final confrontation with the Ghost is a climactic event. The specific nature of the encounter is heavily tied to the story and your choices. Be prepared for a challenging and emotionally charged battle or a narrative resolution.
- Recommended Loadout: Your absolute best gear and abilities.
- Rewards: Hero's Sword (Legendary Sword), Cultist Set (Legendary Armor Set).
Defeating all Cultist Sages is a monumental task, but the rewards are well worth the effort, providing some of the best gear in the game and a deep sense of accomplishment as you unravel the mysteries of the Cult of Kosmos.