Assassin’s Creed Odyssey complete gameplay guide

Master your playstyle in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey with our detailed builds and gear recommendations. Choose between Hunter, Warrior, or Assassin and equip the best weapons and armor to maximize your effectiveness in combat.

Hunter Build

• Focus: ranged attacks, critical damage, stealth.
• Recommended Weapons: Bow with Crit bonus, Dagger for backup.
• Recommended Armor: Light armor for mobility, Crit-enhancing engravings.
• Combat Tips: Always attack from distance, use stealth abilities first.

Warrior Build

• Focus: melee damage, heavy hits, brute force.
• Recommended Weapons: Sword & Shield, Spear with Warrior perks.
• Recommended Armor: Heavy armor for survivability.
• Combat Tips: Engage enemies head-on, use Warrior abilities to control groups.

Assassin Build

Combine the right skills, weapons, and armor to make your hero unstoppable. Adjust your build based on your playstyle and the enemies you face.

Many players make the mistake of sticking to one weapon type too long. Always upgrade or switch weapons if the stats are much higher, even if it’s not your “favorite” style. Power matters more than preference in harder fights.

Don’t ignore resistances. Some armor pieces give fire or poison resistance these are lifesavers against cultists and mercenaries using elemental attacks.

Try hybrid playstyles. For example, an Assassin with a strong bow can clear enemies silently from distance and still dominate in close stealth kills. Flexibility often wins over pure specialization.

Use Adrenaline wisely. Don’t spam abilities; keep some points for healing (Second Wind) or an emergency Overpower attack.

Extra Tips for Effective Builds

1. Balance Damage and Defense — going full damage looks good, but without some survivability you’ll get killed by mercenaries and cultists fast. Always keep at least one armor piece with defensive stats.
2. Use Abilities that Scale with Your Build — for example, don’t waste points on Warrior skills if you mainly play as Assassin. Focus on what boosts your main damage.
3. Engrave for Synergy — stack similar bonuses. Example: Hunter build should combine Bow Damage + Crit Chance + Crit Damage for massive one-shot kills.
4. Upgrade Gear Regularly — enemies scale with you, so outdated gear quickly becomes useless. Visit blacksmiths often to upgrade weapons and armor to your current level.
5. Switch Builds When Needed — some missions are easier with Assassin (stealth), others with Warrior (fighting many enemies). Don’t be afraid to adapt your build.
6. Keep a Backup Weapon — bows for stealth players, heavy weapons for ranged players. This flexibility can save your life.
7. Don’t Underestimate Adrenaline — adrenaline management is key. Save it for critical moments instead of wasting it on weaker enemies.
8. Practice Dodges and Parries — even the best build won’t save you if you take every hit. Timing dodges gives you slow-motion windows for easy counters.