Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Main Missions

Guide through the Prologue and Chapter 1 Main Missions in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Navigate choices, combat, and narrative objectives with this walkthrough.

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Main Missions Walkthrough: Prologue & Chapter 1

Welcome, Misthios, to the heart of your epic journey through Ancient Greece! This section provides a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough for the Main Missions of the Prologue and Chapter 1 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. We'll guide you through the choices, combat, and critical objectives to ensure you navigate the narrative with ease and efficiency, laying the groundwork for your grand odyssey.

Remember, your choices often have consequences, so pay attention to dialogue options. While this guide aims for optimal paths and provides specific strategies, feel free to explore and deviate – that's the beauty of the Animus!

For a complete list of all main missions across every chapter, including their order and associated rewards, please refer to our dedicated Main Mission List guide.

Prologue: The Eagle Bearer's Awakening (Kephallonia)

Your adventure begins on the humble island of Kephallonia, introducing you to the core mechanics, key characters, and the initial conflict that sets your story in motion.

1. A Debt to Pay (Recommended Level: 1)

  • Objective: Confront Cyclops's thugs and collect the debt.
  • Location: Near Sami, Kephallonia. Look for the quest marker on your map.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Head to the marked location where you'll find three of Cyclops's thugs harassing a local.
    2. Engage the thugs in combat. This serves as your basic combat tutorial. Utilize light attacks (Square/X), heavy attacks (Triangle/Y), and dodge maneuvers (Circle/B). Focus on one enemy at a time.
    3. After defeating the thugs, a cutscene will trigger, introducing you to the spirited young girl, Phoibe.
  • Rewards: XP, Drachmae.

2. Learning the Ropes (Recommended Level: 1)

  • Objective: Meet Barnabas and retrieve a valuable item from a shipwreck.
  • Location: Sami docks, then a shipwreck off the coast of Kephallonia.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Follow the quest marker to the docks in Sami to meet Barnabas, the captain of the Adrestia.
    2. He will introduce you to your ship and the basics of sailing. Follow the on-screen prompts to familiarize yourself with the ship's controls.
    3. Sail to the marked shipwreck location.
    4. Dive into the water at the quest marker. Be wary of sharks patrolling the area; you can either avoid them or engage them in underwater combat (light attack to stab, dodge to evade).
    5. Locate the Ornate Chest at the bottom of the sea. Interact with it to retrieve the Family Heirloom.
    6. Return to the Adrestia and speak with Barnabas.
  • Rewards: XP, Drachmae.

3. The Wolf's Den (Recommended Level: 2)

  • Objective: Infiltrate the Wolf's Den and confront the Wolf of Sparta.
  • Location: Pronnoi Peninsula, Kephallonia. The Wolf's Den is a fortified camp.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Travel to the Wolf's Den. Approaching from the south or west often provides better cover and stealth opportunities.
    2. Use Ikaros (Up on D-Pad) to scout the camp. Tag all enemies, identify the captain, and locate the objective marker for the Wolf of Sparta.
    3. Stealth Approach (Recommended):
      • Utilize tall grass for cover. Whistle (Down on D-Pad) to lure individual guards away from patrols for stealth assassinations.
      • Prioritize archers on elevated positions.
      • Work your way towards the Wolf of Sparta's location, eliminating guards quietly.
      • Perform a stealth assassination on the Wolf if possible.
    4. Combat Approach:
      • If detected, be prepared for open combat. The Wolf of Sparta is a formidable opponent for your current level.
      • Utilize your abilities like Sparta Kick (L1/LB + Square/X) to knock enemies off ledges or create space.
      • Dodge frequently to avoid his powerful attacks.
      • Focus your attacks on the Wolf until he is defeated.
    5. Loot the Wolf's Helmet from his body.
    6. A significant cutscene will trigger, concluding the Prologue.
  • Strategy Tip: This mission is an excellent opportunity to practice stealth. Taking out enemies quietly will make the confrontation with the Wolf much easier. If you struggle, consider completing a few side quests to gain an extra level and unlock more abilities.
  • Rewards: XP, Drachmae, Wolf's Helmet (Legendary Head Armor).

Chapter 1: The Road to Megaris

With the events of Kephallonia behind you, your journey takes you to the war-torn region of Megaris, where the Peloponnesian War rages. Your choices here will have immediate impacts on the region's control.

4. A New Beginning (Recommended Level: 5)

  • Objective: Sail to Megaris and meet Elpenor.
  • Location: Port of Megaris.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. After the Prologue, you'll automatically be on the Adrestia. Sail towards the quest marker for Megaris.
    2. Upon arrival, dock your ship and follow the path to meet Elpenor.
    3. A cutscene will play, introducing Elpenor and setting up your next objectives.
  • Rewards: XP, Drachmae.

5. A Shipwrecked Life (Recommended Level: 5)

  • Objective: Investigate the shipwreck and retrieve Elpenor's chest.
  • Location: Shipwreck on the coast of Megaris.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Follow the quest marker to the shipwreck.
    2. Dive into the water and locate the Elpenor's Chest amidst the wreckage. Be cautious of sharks.
    3. Return to Elpenor with the chest.
  • Rewards: XP, Drachmae.

6. The Athenian Leader (Recommended Level: 6)

  • Objective: Weaken Athenian forces in Megaris and kill the Athenian Leader.
  • Location: Megaris region, specifically Fort Geraneia.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. Elpenor tasks you with weakening Athenian control. This involves completing several objectives within the region:
      • Burn War Supplies: Look for red braziers in Athenian camps and forts. Interact with them to burn supplies.
      • Kill Athenian Captains: Use Ikaros to identify captains in camps and forts.
      • Loot National Chests: These large chests are found in fortified locations and contribute to weakening the nation.
    2. Once the Athenian Nation Power bar (visible on the map screen for Megaris) is sufficiently weakened, the Athenian Leader will become vulnerable.
    3. Travel to Fort Geraneia, where the Athenian Leader is typically located.
    4. Stealth Approach (Highly Recommended):
      • Use Ikaros to tag all enemies, especially archers and brutes.
      • Approach the fort from a less guarded side, often the rear or a cliff face.
      • Systematically eliminate guards using stealth assassinations.
      • The Athenian Leader is a powerful opponent. Try to isolate him for a stealth attack or ambush.
    5. Combat Approach:
      • If you engage in open combat, be prepared for a tough fight against the Leader and his guards.
      • Utilize your combat abilities (e.g., Hero Strike, Sparta Kick) and parry/dodge mechanics.
      • Focus fire on the Leader to end the fight quickly.
    6. Confirm the kill on the Athenian Leader.
    7. Return to Elpenor.
  • Strategy Tip: Weakening the nation power is crucial. Prioritize burning war supplies and killing captains as they offer good XP and progress. Fort Geraneia is a large fort; a stealthy approach will save you a lot of trouble.
  • Rewards: XP, Drachmae, various gear.

7. The Battle of Megaris (Recommended Level: 7)

  • Objective: Participate in a Conquest Battle and secure Megaris for Sparta.
  • Location: Open battlefield in Megaris.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. After weakening the Athenian forces and speaking with Elpenor, you'll be prompted to join a Conquest Battle.
    2. Approach the battle marker on your map. You will have a choice to fight for either Athens or Sparta. For the main questline, you should choose to fight for Sparta.
    3. Conquest Battle Mechanics:
      • Your objective is to deplete the enemy army's strength bar before your own is depleted.
      • Focus on killing elite enemies (marked with a gold health bar), captains, and especially the enemy General (marked with a unique icon).
      • Utilize your combat abilities frequently. Overpower Attacks (R1/RB + R2/RT) are excellent for dealing massive damage to elites.
      • Be aware of environmental hazards and archers.
      • When the enemy General appears, prioritize taking them down as they significantly deplete the enemy's strength bar.
    4. Victory in this battle is crucial for progressing the storyline.
  • Strategy Tip: In Conquest Battles, don't get overwhelmed by regular soldiers. Focus your attention on the stronger enemies. Keep an eye on your health and use healing abilities or second wind when needed.
  • Rewards: Significant XP, Drachmae, Epic Gear, and the region of Megaris will now be under Spartan control.

8. A Mercenary's Fate (Recommended Level: 7)

  • Objective: Meet Stentor and receive your next orders.
  • Location: Spartan camp in Megaris.
  • Walkthrough:
    1. After the Conquest Battle, follow the quest marker to the Spartan camp.
    2. You will meet Stentor, a Spartan general. A cutscene will play, concluding Chapter 1 and setting the stage for your journey into Phokis.
  • Rewards: XP, Drachmae.

This concludes the detailed walkthrough for the Prologue and Chapter 1 of Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Prepare yourself, Misthios, for the mysteries and dangers that await you in Phokis as you continue your search for answers about your family.