Quest Givers & Locations
Navigating the vast world of Ancient Greece in Assassin's Creed Odyssey means encountering a plethora of characters, each with their own stories, needs, and valuable quests. This section will guide you through some of the most impactful quest givers, detailing their locations, the quests they offer, and crucial steps to ensure you don't miss out on valuable rewards or crucial narrative threads.
Main Story Quest Givers
While many main story quests are initiated automatically as you progress through the narrative, certain key figures serve as consistent anchors for major questlines. Keep an eye out for these individuals:
- Barnabas: Your loyal ship captain and companion, Barnabas is a constant source of main quest progression and often provides insights into your journey. He is typically found aboard the Adrestia or at major port cities you visit.
- Herodotus: The esteemed historian will join you early in your odyssey and often provides context and direction for your main objectives. He can frequently be found on the Adrestia or at significant historical sites.
- Myrrine: Your mother, Myrrine, becomes a central figure in the main storyline. Her quests will often lead you to new regions and reveal critical plot developments. You'll primarily encounter her in locations like Argolis, Korinthia, and later in Athens.
Notable Side Quest Givers & Their Locations
Beyond the main narrative, numerous individuals across Greece offer engaging side quests that flesh out the world, provide valuable XP, Drachmae, and unique gear. Here are some you absolutely shouldn't miss:
Xenia (The Pirate's Life for Me)
Xenia is a charismatic pirate captain who offers a series of treasure-hunting quests. These quests are excellent for exploration and often lead to unique rewards.
- Location: Xenia can be found at the Pirate Islands, specifically on the island of Keos. Her base of operations is easily identifiable by the numerous pirate ships docked nearby.
- Initiating the Questline: You'll first encounter Xenia as part of the main story quest, "A Shipwrecked Life," where you'll be tasked with retrieving a specific item for her. After this initial interaction, her unique questline, "A Pirate's Life for Me," will become available.
- Quest Progression & Tips:
- "A Pirate's Life for Me": This initial quest requires you to retrieve a specific item. Pay close attention to the clues she provides, as they often hint at specific regions or landmarks.
- Subsequent Quests: Xenia will then offer a series of quests, each involving finding a different treasure. These include items like the Ptolemy's Map, the Golden Feather of Ajax, and the Lyre of Apollo.
- Strategy: Each treasure hunt involves deciphering a riddle or a map fragment. Use Ikaros to scout the indicated areas thoroughly. Many of these treasures are found in ruins, underwater shipwrecks, or guarded camps. Be prepared for combat, especially in guarded locations.
- Rewards: Completing Xenia's questline not only grants significant XP and Drachmae but also often rewards unique ship cosmetics or legendary gear pieces.
Daphnae (Daughters of Artemis)
Daphnae is the leader of the Daughters of Artemis, a formidable group of huntresses. Her questline involves hunting legendary beasts across Greece.
- Location: Daphnae is initially found in the Phokis region, specifically at the Temple of Artemis.
- Initiating the Questline: Speak to Daphnae at the Temple of Artemis to begin the "Daughters of Artemis" questline.
- Quest Progression & Tips:
- Hunting Legendary Beasts: Daphnae will task you with hunting down several legendary animals, including the Kallisto Bear, the Krokottas Hyena, and the Nemean Lion.
- Preparation: These hunts are challenging. Ensure your gear is upgraded, and you have a good supply of arrows and healing abilities. Consider using abilities like "Hero Strike" or "Devastating Shot" for maximum damage.
- Rewards: Each successful hunt rewards you with XP, Drachmae, and unique legendary animal pelts that can be turned in to Daphnae for further rewards, including the powerful Artemis's Bow and the Artemis's Hunter Set.
Sokrates (Philosophical Debates)
Sokrates, the renowned philosopher, offers a series of thought-provoking quests that often involve moral dilemmas and philosophical discussions.
- Location: Sokrates is primarily found in Attika, specifically within the city of Athens. He tends to wander around the Agora and other public spaces.
- Initiating the Questline: You'll first encounter Sokrates during the main story quests in Attika. After your initial interactions, he will periodically offer side quests.
- Quest Progression & Tips:
- "A Venomous Encounter": One of his early quests in Athens, this involves a discussion about justice and punishment.
- "A Sophisticated Pickpocket": This quest might involve retrieving an item or making a difficult choice based on philosophical principles.
- Dialogue Choices: Your dialogue choices with Sokrates often have no immediate mechanical impact but can influence his perception of you and provide deeper insight into the game's themes.
- Rewards: Sokrates' quests typically reward XP and Drachmae, but their primary value lies in the narrative and character development.
General Tips for Finding Quest Givers
- Look for the Exclamation Mark: Quest givers are always marked with a distinctive golden exclamation mark above their heads on your compass and map.
- Explore Every Region: Many side quests are tied to specific regions. Thoroughly exploring each new area you visit will reveal new quest opportunities.
- Check Message Boards: Every major city and settlement has a Message Board (marked with a scroll icon). These boards offer a constant supply of repeatable contracts and bounties, which are excellent for earning XP and Drachmae.
- Synchronize Viewpoints: Synchronizing viewpoints not only reveals more of the map but also often highlights nearby quest givers and points of interest.
- Listen to NPCs: Sometimes, random NPCs will have dialogue bubbles above their heads, indicating they have information or a minor quest for you.