The Contender

Your Assassin's Creed Odyssey walkthrough for 'The Contender' quest. Learn how to defeat opponents in the Olympic Games and track down suspects.

Alright, so you're about to step into the arena as the Spartan contender for the Olympics! First things first, you'll need to make your way over to the Valley of Olympia to introduce yourself. Keep an eye out when you get near the Temple of Zeus – use Ikaros to spot Paios, the guy you need to talk to. Once you've found him, head over to the stadium and have a chat. When you're all set, the competition kicks off!

Get ready for some intense hand-to-hand combat. You'll be facing a series of fighters, and here's the catch: no skills allowed. Your best bet is to focus on dodging and blocking enemy attacks. Once you've got an opening, hit 'em with a quick combo of light and heavy attacks to rack up the damage. After you've taken down two opponents, there'll be a short break, and a cutscene will play.

During this break, you'll learn that Alkibiades might have been poisoned. Your next job is to find the judges, and one of them, Kallias, is the prime suspect. Once the cutscene wraps up, the cultist menu will pop open automatically. Track down Kallias – he's hanging out nearby at the stadium. You've got a choice here: you can deal with him right now, or leave him for later. Either way, you'll move on to the next quest.