Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Guide#
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is an open-world action role-playing game developed by Ubisoft, set in Ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War. You play as Kassandra or Alexios, stepping into a sweeping recreation of the Greek world for an epic adventure about family, fate, and choice.
This guide is written by the player community and covers every aspect of the game — the release fundamentals, the feature set, new-player FAQs, the version history, and how it sits in the series. It reflects the game’s final version, including all DLC and updates.
Game Overview#
| Item |
Detail |
| Game name |
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey |
| Developer |
Ubisoft Quebec |
| Publisher |
Ubisoft |
| Release date |
October 5, 2018 |
| Platforms |
PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch (cloud version) |
| Genre |
Action role-playing |
| Game engine |
AnvilNext 2.0 |
| Length |
About 40 hours for the main story; 100+ hours for full completion |
| DLC |
2 major DLC expansions plus multiple free updates |
| Rating |
Recommended for ages 17 and up |
Key Features#
| Feature |
What it means |
| Dual protagonists |
Kassandra or Alexios, each with a distinct dialogue style |
| Choice-driven story |
Multiple key choices shape how the plot and endings unfold |
| Open-world exploration |
A magnificent Ancient Greece made up of many unique regions |
| Three combat styles |
Warrior (melee), Hunter (ranged), Assassin (stealth) |
| Naval system |
Sailing and ship combat across the Aegean Sea |
| Mythical creatures |
Boss battles against Medusa, the Cyclops, the Hydra, and more |
| Legendary gear |
Collect legendary weapons and armor sets |
| Engraving system |
Customize the stat engravings on your equipment |
New-Player FAQ#
Should you pick Kassandra or Alexios?#
|
Kassandra |
Alexios |
| Official stance |
Recommended |
— |
| Voice acting |
Widely acclaimed |
Excellent |
| Story fit |
Closer match to the narrative |
Depends on player preference |
| DLC connection |
Unique interactions |
Standard interactions |
Advice: Ubisoft and the community broadly recommend Kassandra, whose storyline offers the more complete experience. The differences are small, though — simply pick the character you prefer.
Is the game difficult?#
| Difficulty |
Best for |
What to expect |
| Easy |
Players here for the story |
Weak enemies, plentiful resources |
| Normal |
Most players |
A balanced experience |
| Hard |
Challenge seekers |
Demands technique and gear |
| Nightmare |
Hardcore players |
One hit can kill; extremely high damage |
Do you need the earlier games to follow the story?#
No. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is a self-contained, complete story. It connects to the wider Assassin’s Creed universe (especially the Isu / First Civilization), but that does not affect your understanding of the plot. If you are new to the series, you can start right here.
What DLC does the game have?#
| DLC |
Content |
Recommendation |
| Legacy of the First Blade |
The story tied to the first Assassin Hidden Blade |
★★★★☆ |
| The Fate of Atlantis |
A three-episode adventure in Atlantis |
★★★★★ |
| Free updates |
Poseidon’s Spear, New Game+, and more |
★★★★☆ |
How long does full completion take?#
| Goal |
Estimated time |
| Main story only |
35-45 hours |
| Main story + side quests |
60-80 hours |
| 100% completion |
100-150 hours |
| All DLC |
An extra 30-40 hours |
How do you level up quickly?#
- Do side quests — they pay out large amounts of XP.
- Clear camps and forts — steady XP and resources.
- Hunt mythical creatures — huge XP plus legendary gear.
- Complete contracts — contracts provide reliable XP.
- Synchronize viewpoints — discovering new regions grants XP.
What should you prioritize upgrading early?#
| Priority |
Recommendation |
| 1 |
Character level — keep pace with the main quest’s level requirements |
| 2 |
Your ship — essential for naval combat |
| 3 |
Main weapons — keep your damage output current |
| 4 |
Armor — choose according to your build |
| 5 |
Engravings — invest whenever you have the resources |
Does the game have New Game+?#
Yes. After clearing the game you can start a New Game+ run that keeps all of your levels, skills, equipment, and resources. Enemy levels scale up accordingly, and legendary gear can be earned again — an excellent way to take on a higher difficulty or try a different build.
Tip This guide is based on the game’s final version and includes all DLC and updates. We recommend finishing the main story first, then using this guide for full completion and endgame challenges.
Version History#
| Version |
Release date |
Main changes |
| 1.0.0 |
October 5, 2018 |
Game launch |
| 1.0.3 |
October 2018 |
Bug fixes, performance optimization |
| 1.1.0 |
November 2018 |
New Game+ mode |
| 1.2.0 |
December 2018 |
Legacy of the First Blade, episode 1 |
| 1.3.0 |
January 2019 |
Legacy of the First Blade, episode 2 |
| 1.3.1 |
February 2019 |
Legacy of the First Blade, episode 3 |
| 1.4.0 |
April 2019 |
The Fate of Atlantis, episode 1 |
| 1.5.0 |
June 2019 |
The Fate of Atlantis, episode 2 |
| 1.6.0 |
July 2019 |
The Fate of Atlantis, episode 3 |
| 1.7.0 |
August 2019 |
Final update plus free-roam bosses |
How It Compares in the Series#
| Entry |
Year |
Compared with Odyssey |
| Assassin’s Creed |
2007 |
Linear missions, a single city |
| Assassin’s Creed II |
2009 |
Open cities, the parkour system |
| Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag |
2013 |
First introduction of the naval system |
| Assassin’s Creed Origins |
2017 |
The RPG pivot, level system |
| Assassin’s Creed Odyssey |
2018 |
Biggest map, choice-driven story, three skill trees |
| Assassin’s Creed Valhalla |
2020 |
Inherits the RPG systems, adds a settlement |
Glossary of Common Terms#
| Term |
Meaning |
| Isu |
The First Civilization, creators of humanity |
| Pieces of Eden |
Supernatural artifacts created by the Isu |
| Animus |
A machine that reads genetic memories |
| Drachmae |
The in-game currency |
| Engraving |
The system for attaching stat bonuses to gear |
| Adrenaline |
The resource spent to use abilities |
| Zeus Warriors |
Elite Cult warriors |
| Leap of Faith |
The signature jump from great heights |
| Ikaros |
The protagonist’s eagle companion |
| Adrestia |
The name of the protagonist’s ship |
| Resource |
Notes |
| Ubisoft official forums |
Official discussion and feedback |
| Reddit r/assassinscreed |
The largest global AC community |
| Assassin’s Creed Wiki |
The most complete game encyclopedia |
| YouTube guide channels |
Video walkthroughs and tips |
| Discord communities |
Real-time chat and teaming up |
About this guide This guide was written by the player community and covers every aspect of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. If you spot an error or an omission, feedback is welcome — and good luck on your adventure through Ancient Greece!
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Full Guides#
In-depth sub-guides — beginner basics, story analysis of the Peloponnesian War and the Cult, world exploration, combat styles, characters, weapons, collectibles, boss and enemy guides, hidden secrets, achievements, endings, lore, tips, FAQ, builds, endgame, a full walkthrough, and crafting — are available in Chinese on NTGame’s Assassin’s Creed Odyssey section.
If you read Chinese, the walkthrough sub-guide there follows the complete main story and side quests from start to finish.