With recentAssassin’s Creedgames taking players back into the past and into the progenitors of the Assassin Order, it makes sense for fans to be curious aboutAssassin’s Creed Odysseyand how Ancient Greece fits into the stealth-action RPG. InAssassin’s Creedy Odyssey, players discover that the mythological history of Greece isn’t as mythological as it seems, especially with the Peloponnesian War being front and center to the video game.
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The title would have players control siblings Kassandra and Alexios, both mercenaries who, after extraordinary circumstances, get themselves involved in a mission to rescue their family and uncover the truth behind the mysterious Cult of Kosmos. However, just because the siblings are in a time-sensitive mission doesn’t mean they can’t do it in style, especially with the game offering players delightfularmor setsand rather easy ways to get them.
Master’s Artemis Set
How to get:This armor is acquired by completing the Daughters of Artemis side quest, which players can start in Phokis.
Artemis is one of the most popular Greek Goddesses in Greek myth, serving as the patron goddess of hunters. And given her namesake, it makes sense that theMaster’s Artemis Setin theAssassin’s Creedtitle specifically focuses on long-ranged combatants - something not always emphasized inthe game’s main story. Its aesthetic is on-point as well, giving the hooded “Assassin Order" look additional details with a ton of fur and light brown decoratives, denoting a more “natural” coloration.
Given the armor’s namesake, equipping the full set gives players an additional 15-percent to all their Hunter Abilities. Not only that, but the set emphasizes headshot damage and charged shots with additional damage and boosts, on top of boosting damage against distant combatants.
Athenian War Hero Set
How to get:This armor set can be obtained by killing members of the Delian League Cult, whichAssassin’s Creed Odsseyplayers can only pursueafter Episode 3 of the Main Quest. Certain cultists possess pieces of the armor, who are the following:
Opposite the military Spartans are the philosophical Athenians, preferring to use diplomacy and their powerful navy to combat the warrior-like Spartans - especially in a historical game likeAssassin’s Creed. In turn, it makes sense for Kassandra and Alexios to have theAthenian War Hero Setthat specializes in long-ranged combat instead. Boasting a color scheme opposite that of Sparta, the Athenian War Hero Set emphasizes blues, whites, and golds - starting with a blue hood with golden details, as well as a blue scarf and skirt.
Accompanying the armor are owl-themed details, from the shin plates to the breastplate as well. When used, the Athenian War Hero Set allows all player arrows to pierce shields on top of boosting their overall Hunter Damage, making this ideal for long-range combatants.
Pirate Set
How to get:Players can acquire this armor set by defeating Cultists belonging to the Gods of the Aegean Sea. Targeting them becomes available forOdysseyplayers to pursueafter completing Episdoe 3 of the Main Quest. Here are each Cultist and the piece of the armor they contain:
Serving as an ancient callback to the pirates ofAssassin’s Creed: Black Flag, thePirate Setis a reflection of how piracy may have been prevalent in the time of Ancient Greeks, especially with the popularity of sea exploration. Typical of the main “look” inBlack Flag, this armor boasts a much “older” take on the all-black pirate armor, this time taking the form of a black hood, a cloth sash and leather greaves and gauntlets over a red skirt.
Typical of its callback toBlack Flagis the Pirate Set’s effects. When worn as a set, not only do players get additional CRIT Chance and Damage, but layers also get 15-percent more damage to Assassin abilities, making this a recommended wear for silent attackers.
Pegasos Set
How to get:Players can obtain this armor through the Helix Store for 1,500 Helix Credits. The set will come with a legendary sword as well as a similarly-themed skin for Phobos.
In Greek Mythology, the Pegasus became the trusted steed of the hero Bellerophon in his fight against the fire-breathing Khimaira, and as such made sense why theAssassin’s Creedgame had thePegasos Setemphasizethe protagonist’s extraordinary abilities. When worn, the Pegasos Set is unlike other armor seen in the era - denoted by plate armor with extremely intricate details, with the scales on the gauntlets and plumes on the helmet symbolizing the winged horse. Not only that, a pegasus is emblazoned on the chest piece, as though the wearer is an embodiment of the creature.
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The heroic origins of the Pegasos Set is reflected in its abilities. While its armor pieces provide rather minuscule bonuses to Warrior Damage, the armor pieces alone give speed boosts when crouching and fighting with swords, and especially giving Adrenaline during hits and kills. Players who love using their abilities would do so consistently with this armor.
Spartan Renegade Set
How to get:Players can purchase this from the Helix Store for 1,000 Helix Credits. This set comes with a legendary spear as well as a separate skin for Phobos.
It’s not anAssassin’s Creedgame set in Ancient Greece if the Spartans don’t show up, and theSpartan Renegade SettransformsKassandra and Alexiosinto a warrior deserter within theAssassin’s Creedgame. Taking cues with Spartan armor in ancient history, the Spartan Renegade Set takes cues separate from the Spartan War Hero Set. Instead of having the full Spartan warrior regalia, the Spartan Renegade replaces the helmet with a red hood, and much of the armor pieces are lost, leaving players with a rather ordinary outfit and quite a lot more chains.
As expected, the Spartan War Hero complements melee builds well. This is well suited for brawlers, as this armor gives players 50-percent CRIT damage boost whenever they use Warrior abilities, on top of base boosts to damage with Warrior attacks. Players who want to get up close and straightforward with foes may want to try this armor out.
Pilgrim Set
How to get:The items in this set are acquired through Legendary Sets aroundAssassin’s Creed Odyssey’s magnificent version of Ancient Greece, with each armor piece attained in these locations:
Any game won’t be anAssassin’s Creedgame if its protagonists didn’t wear a variation of the iconic white-and-red Assassin Order garb, andOdysseyhas its closest variant in the form of thePilgrim Set. Characterized primarily by its white and red color scheme, players would immediately recognize this cloth-heavy garb as reminiscent of the traditional Assassin outfit that the Order’s members will wear in the near future. This variation emphasizes red details through arm bands, gloves, and sashes, whereas other protective clothing would come in the form of gauntlets and boots.
This set also emphasizes the player’s ability to do assassinations. Not only does the set confer a 40-percent reduction in Adrenaline consumed through the Shadow of Nyx, but the game also provides boosts to damage done with Daggers as well as extra Adrenaline through hits and kills. This is the perfect armor for assassinations.
Snake Set
How to get:This set can be acquired by defeating members of the Eyes of Kosmos Cult in the game, which can only be done after completing Episode 3 of the Main Quest. Members of the cult who have pieces of the Snake Set in particular are:
Going away from the signatureAssassin’s Creedblend of historically-accuratecostumes and more into casual territory is theSnake Set, tailored specifically to convert Kassandra or Alexios into proper assassins in theAssassin’s Creedgame without ruining the Ancient Greek aesthetic. Notable in the outfit is the focus on browns and greens, similar to snakes traveling on trees and grass.
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Befitting the theme of the Snake Set is its effects as well. Aside from adding Assassin Damage to aid stealth approaches, the set also boosts damage buildup, Intoxicated and Weakening effect, as well as Poison Damage. When paired with Venomous Attacks or Arachne’s Stingers, this set can help players debilitate enemy ranks without even touching them as frequently.
Greek Heroes Set
How to get:This item set is acquired particularly by defeating various mercenaries, of which players can check in the in-game menu. Here are the mercenaries that have each piece of the armor:
Sometimes, the best defense is the greatest offense, with theGreek Heroes Setof theAssassin’s Creedtitle emphasizing durability over everything else. This armor set speaks regality to the very core, emphasizing heavy gold plating with ram decorations, as well as fur details. This gives bothKasandra and Alexios a warrior appeal instead of an assassin look, emphasizing their status as heroes of legend.
True to their name, the Greek Heroes Set does make players seem like unstoppable heroes. When equipped in full, the set gives players an additional 20-percent to all their Resistances. Not only that, but pieces of the armor also give additional Health, Damage Mitigation, and Warrior Damage.
Immortal Set
How to get:This armor set is acquired by defeating members of the Worshippers of the Bloodline, which can only be done after completing Episdoe 3 of the Main Quest. Here are members of the Bloodline who have pieces of the armor set, who can befrustrating forAssassin’s Creed Odysseyplayersto pursue:
While the Spartans are the best warriors among the Ancient Greeks, it’s the Immortals that have the same acclaim within the Achaemenid Empire. Although not a lot of historical evidence points towards their true nature, popular media and Persian history gave devs a rough image of the Immortal in theAssassin’s Creedgame. Taking the form of theImmortal Set, its visuals take a sharp detour from the Ancient Greek aesthetic of most other armor in the game, this time featuring chain mail, leather details, and a face helmet.
True to its name, the Immortal Set gives players nigh-immortality in the game when used properly. At its core, each piece of the armor boosts CRIT chance at low health on top of boosting Warrior Damage. Not only that, but killing foes give players 20-percent HP with 2-minute cooldowns, potentially making players unkillable when used properly.
Amazon/Achilles Set
How to get:The set can be acquired while hunting down members of the Heroes of the Cult, with certain members having certain pieces of the set. The Cultists themselves are available for hunting after Episode 3 of the Main Quests. Here are the Culltists and each piece of the armor they have:
As with other action RPGs, a lifesteal component is always a must-have for players who want to outlast even the toughest of foes. In theAssassin’s Creedgame, this takes the form of theAmazon/Achilles Set. Designed as a straightforward yet stylish armor, these sets boast a simplified leather look with intricate yet direct bronze details, giving players the look of a warrior that stands out in the crowd, as though this has beenacquired in a side quest.
This set is especially known for boosting the player’s survivability. Aside from boosting overall Damage and especially Warrior Damagae, this set also restores Health in the form of 2-percent damage dealt. While small on the onset, this percentage builds up incredibly for players who know how to work their combos.
Assassin’s Creed Odysseywas released in 2018 for the Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
