Endgame Content#
Level Caps#
Power Level Cap#
| Version | Level cap | Skill points needed to reach it |
|---|---|---|
| Base game | 400 | ~400 |
| Base game + updates | 400+ | ~435 |
| Base game + DLC 1 & 2 | 500+ | ~535 |
| Base game + all DLC | 535+ | ~600+ |
| All content + Mastery points | No cap | Unlimited |
Strategies for Hitting the Level Cap#
| Method | Efficiency | Best period |
|---|---|---|
| Mastery Challenges | ★★★★★ | The endgame first choice |
| River Raids | ★★★★☆ | Steady endgame grinding |
| 100% regional collection | ★★★★☆ | After the main story |
| Raids + world events | ★★★☆☆ | Any period |
| Killing Zealots | ★★★☆☆ | Mid-late main story |
| DLC content | ★★★★☆ | When finishing each DLC |
Mastery Challenges#
Mastery Challenge Overview#
| Challenge type | Count | Main content | Scoring criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combat challenges | 8 | Timed enemy kills, flawless clears | Time, combos, no damage |
| Ranged challenges | 6 | Long-range target shooting, stealth bow kills | Accuracy, speed, distance |
| Stealth challenges | 6 | Undetected assassinations, specific kill methods | Stealth, efficiency, technique |
Mastery Challenge Rewards#
| Rating | Required score | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Minimum requirement | Mastery point x1 |
| Silver | Medium requirement | Mastery points x2 + materials |
| Gold | Top requirement | Mastery points x3 + cosmetic reward |
| All-gold reward | Gold in everything | Special tattoo + achievement |
Mastery Challenge Tips#
| Challenge type | Tips | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Combat | Use high-damage abilities to clear fast | Watch the time limit |
| Ranged | Prioritize headshots, predict enemy movement | Kill as many as you can |
| Stealth | Plan your route, avoid triggering alarms | Restart immediately if spotted |
River Raids Endgame#
River Raids Endgame Content#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Final goal | Defeat every river lord and collect all foreign cargo |
| River count | 6 rivers |
| Foreign cargo use | Exchanged for Mastery points and rare gear |
| New recruitment option | You can recruit new crew members during River Raids |
| Figurehead rewards | Defeat river lords to earn unique ship figureheads |
River Lords#
| River | Lord | Level | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Severn | Severn lord | 90 | Foreign cargo x3 + ship figurehead |
| River Thames | Thames lord | 130 | Foreign cargo x3 + materials |
| River Dee | Dee lord | 160 | Foreign cargo x4 + skill points |
| River Humber | Humber lord | 220 | Foreign cargo x4 + legendary gear |
| River Wye | Wye lord | 280 | Foreign cargo x5 + legendary gear |
| River Trent | Trent lord | 340 | Foreign cargo x5 + unique gear |
Completion Checklist#
Main Story Completion#
| Item | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Every alliance in England complete | ❌ | 10 regions total |
| Every member of the Order of the Ancients defeated | ❌ | 15 members + The Father |
| Asgard + Jotunheim complete | ❌ | The Seer’s Hut storyline |
| Modern-day story complete | ❌ | Finally leaving the Animus |
Combat Completion#
| Item | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Legendary animals | ❌ /15 | Defeat them all |
| Zealots | ❌ /15 | Defeat them all |
| Daughters of Lerion | ❌ /3 | Defeat them all |
| River lords | ❌ /6 | Defeat them all |
| Daughters of Lerion ultimate challenge | ❌ /1 | After beating all three sisters |
Collection Completion#
| Item | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wealth in England | ❌ /330 | Every golden chest |
| Mysteries in England | ❌ /200 | Every world event |
| Artifacts in England | ❌ /150 | Every white diamond |
| Cursed symbols | ❌ /30 | Destroy them all |
| Fly Agaric trials | ❌ /20 | Complete them all |
| Standing Stones puzzles | ❌ /30 | Complete them all |
| Offering altars | ❌ /20 | Complete them all |
| Viewpoints | ❌ /100 | Synchronize them all |
| Ability Books | ❌ /20 | Collect them all |
Settlement Completion#
| Item | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement level | ❌ /6 | Every building fully upgraded |
| Every building constructed | ❌ /15 | Build them all |
| Every tattoo unlocked | ❌ /40 | Collect tattoo design pages |
| Every Roman artifact | ❌ /30 | Museum exhibits |
The Final Member of the Order of the Ancients#
Clues to The Father#
| Identity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Alfred the Great | The true leader of the Order of the Ancients |
| Location | Wincestre |
| Power level | 340 |
| Fight style | No direct fight — killed through the story |
| Ending | Flees to the Somerset marshes |
Content After Defeating The Father#
| Unlocked | Notes |
|---|---|
| The true final chapter | One last meeting with Alfred in the marshes |
| Basim’s truth | The modern-day story’s final reveal |
| New Game+ | Starts a second playthrough |
| Free exploration | Explore England without limits |
| Final achievement | The “Final Chapter” achievement unlocks |
The Endgame Loop#
| Activity | Cycle time | Main output |
|---|---|---|
| Mastery Challenges | 20-30 minutes per challenge | Mastery points, tattoos |
| River Raids | 30-60 minutes per river | Foreign cargo, materials |
| 100% regions | 2-4 hours per region | Achievement, cosmetics |
| Daily quests | Refreshed daily | Opals, random rewards |
| Weekly quests | Refreshed weekly | Opals, special rewards |
| DLC replays | As needed | More content |
Final Completion Stats#
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Time for a 100% perfect save | 150-200 hours |
| Base game completion | ~120 hours |
| Full completion with DLC | ~200+ hours |
| A journey worth remembering | Every hour of it |
Endgame Gear Recommendations#
| Gear type | Best choice | How to get it | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melee weapon | Mjolnir | Norway final chapter | Highest stagger and lightning damage |
| Ranged weapon | Noden’s Arc | Suthsexe puzzle | Ranged damage bonus |
| Light armor set | Mentor’s Set | Hidden Ones bureaus | Assassination bonus |
| Medium armor set | Brigandine Set | Oxenefordscire chests | Balanced defense |
| Heavy armor set | Thor’s Set | Dropped by the Daughters of Lerion | Lightning damage bonus |
| Shield | Heavy shield | Dropped by Zealots | Highest block value |
Endgame Daily Activities#
| Activity | Frequency | Rewards | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reda’s shop | Refreshed daily | Opal gear, consumables | ★★★★★ |
| Daily quests | Refreshed daily | Opals, XP | ★★★★☆ |
| Weekly challenges | Refreshed weekly | Plenty of opals, rare rewards | ★★★★★ |
| River Raids | Any time | Foreign cargo, gear | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mastery Challenges | Any time | Mastery points, tattoos | ★★★★☆ |
| Settlement management | Check daily | Food output, trade income | ★★★☆☆ |
Endgame Progress Checklist#
| Category | Item | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Main story | Defeat Alfred the Great | Not complete |
| Main story | Complete the modern-day story | Not complete |
| Combat | Defeat every legendary animal | Not complete |
| Combat | Defeat every Zealot | Not complete |
| Combat | Defeat the three Daughters of Lerion | Not complete |
| Combat | Defeat every river lord | Not complete |
| Collection | Every Wealth item in England | Not complete |
| Collection | Every mystery in England | Not complete |
| Collection | Every artifact in England | Not complete |
| Collection | Every cursed symbol | Not complete |
| Collection | Every Fly Agaric trial | Not complete |
| Collection | Every Standing Stones puzzle | Not complete |
| Collection | Every offering altar | Not complete |
| Settlement | Settlement fully maxed at level 6 | Not complete |
| Settlement | Every building constructed | Not complete |
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