Main Story Choices & Consequences

Main Story Choices & Consequences

Welcome, Misthios, to the most crucial section of our guide! Assassin's Creed Odyssey is an epic tale woven with your decisions, and every choice, big or small, can ripple through the Aegean, shaping your destiny and the fate of those around you. This section will meticulously detail the most impactful main story choices, their immediate repercussions, and their long-term consequences, helping you navigate the treacherous waters of ancient Greece.

Remember, there's no single "right" way to play. Embrace the role of your chosen hero, Alexios or Kassandra, and forge your own legend. However, if you're aiming for a specific ending, or simply wish to understand the weight of your actions, this guide is your invaluable companion.

Chapter 2: A Ship and a Crew

The Wolf of Sparta

• Location: Kephallonia, Sami
• Decision Point: Confronting Nikolaos, your stepfather, at the end of the "A Ship and a Crew" questline.
• Choices:
  • "Kill Nikolaos":
    • Immediate Consequence: Nikolaos dies. Stentor, his adopted son, will be enraged and swear vengeance against you. You will acquire Nikolaos's Spear.
    • Long-Term Consequence: Stentor will be a recurring antagonist throughout the game, making certain encounters more difficult. You will lose the opportunity to recruit Nikolaos as a Legendary Lieutenant later in the game. This choice contributes to the "bad" family ending.
  • "Spare Nikolaos":
    • Immediate Consequence: Nikolaos leaves Kephallonia, disappearing for a time. Stentor will be disappointed but not hostile towards you.
    • Long-Term Consequence: Nikolaos will reappear later in the story, offering opportunities for reconciliation and even recruitment as a Legendary Lieutenant for the Adrestia. This choice is crucial for achieving the "good" family ending.
• Recommendation: For the most fulfilling narrative and the "good" family ending, spare Nikolaos. He is a powerful Legendary Lieutenant, offering significant ship buffs.

Chapter 3: The Wolf's Fate

The Serpent's Lair

• Location: Phokis, Snake Temple
• Decision Point: Encountering Elpenor after discovering his true allegiance.
• Choices:
  • "Kill Elpenor":
    • Immediate Consequence: Elpenor dies. You will loot his unique Dagger of Kronus.
    • Long-Term Consequence: This is generally the expected and most straightforward path. No significant negative repercussions.
  • "Let Elpenor Go":
    • Immediate Consequence: Elpenor escapes.
    • Long-Term Consequence: Elpenor will reappear later in the story, potentially causing complications or requiring you to hunt him down again. This choice is generally not recommended as it prolongs the inevitable and offers no tangible benefits.
• Recommendation: Kill Elpenor. It's cleaner, more efficient, and grants you a useful early-game dagger.

Chapter 7: The Battle of Amphipolis

A Bloody Feast

• Location: Makedonia, Amphipolis
• Decision Point: Confronting Deimos and Myrrine during the Battle of Amphipolis.
• Choices: This is a complex set of interactions leading to one of the most critical turning points in the game. Your previous choices regarding Nikolaos and Deimos's well-being will heavily influence the available dialogue options and outcomes.
• Key Interactions:
  • Deimos's Humanity: Throughout the story, your interactions with Deimos (e.g., choosing to protect them from the Cult, showing compassion) will determine if they can be redeemed.
    • If you consistently showed compassion: You will have dialogue options to appeal to their humanity, reminding them of their past and their true family.
    • If you were consistently hostile: Deimos will be unredeemable, leading to a forced confrontation.
  • Myrrine's Fate: If you fail to convince Deimos of their humanity, Myrrine will intervene.
• Outcomes (Simplified):
  • "Good" Family Ending (All alive): Requires consistent compassionate choices towards Deimos, convincing them to abandon the Cult. Nikolaos must have been spared. Stentor must have been spared. Myrrine must be alive.
  • "Neutral" Endings (Some family members alive): A mix of choices leading to some family members surviving, but not all.
  • "Bad" Family Ending (All dead): Consistent hostile choices towards Deimos, killing Nikolaos, and failing to save Myrrine.
• Recommendation for "Good" Family Ending:
  1. Spare Nikolaos in Chapter 2.
  2. Throughout the game, always choose dialogue options that show compassion and understanding towards Deimos. Remind them of your shared past and that the Cult is manipulating them.
  3. During "A Bloody Feast," when confronting Deimos, exhaust all compassionate dialogue options.
  4. If Myrrine intervenes, ensure you have previously made choices that allow her to survive (e.g., not letting Deimos kill her in earlier encounters).

Epilogue: Family Reunion

The final outcome of your family saga will be revealed in the epilogue, directly reflecting the sum of your major choices. The table below summarizes the conditions for the most common endings:

Remember, Misthios, your journey is your own. May your choices lead you to the destiny you desire!