AC Odyssey Heroes of the Cult Locations and Elimination Guide
The Cult of Kosmos represents the primary antagonistic force threatening the stability of Ancient Greece in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Among the various branches of this shadowy organization, the Heroes of the Cult are particularly formidable due to their martial prowess and combat-focused backgrounds. Tracking down and eliminating these specialized targets requires finding subtle clues scattered across the Aegean world and preparing for intense individual duels.
Hunting the Battlefield Combatants
The first target on this list is Pallas the Silencer, a warrior who only appears during a specific geopolitical conflict. To reveal his location, you must buy a weathered riddle clue from a merchant in the region of Achaia. Once exposed, you need to initiate a Conquest Battle in Achaia and choose to fight explicitly for Athens to draw him onto the battlefield.
Another dangerous combatant hidden within the branch is Deianeira, a powerful woman wandering the ridges of Boeotia. You can find information regarding her whereabouts by defeating a local leader or by completing main story missions in the region. She travels with a dangerous companion, making a stealthy assassination approach highly recommended to avoid a chaotic multi-enemy engagement.
Tracking Elite Champions and Gladiators
Belos the Beast of Sparta serves as a direct roadblock inside the famed Arena located in the remote region of Pephka. Unlocking his fight does not require external clues, as he is simply listed as the second-tier champion within the gladiatorial system. Facing Belos requires enduring several waves of elite fighters before engaging him in a brutal one-on-one duel inside the sandy pit.
Swordfish is a unique cultist who has abandoned his direct duties to hide from the organization due to growing paranoia. You will naturally track him down by following the myths of the Minotaur during the side quests in Messara. Speaking with local fishermen and exploring underwater structures will eventually reveal his hidden seaside cavern where a mandatory fight triggers.
Defeating Leaders and Sages
Okytos the Great is the easiest member of this branch to find, as his location is revealed very early in your odyssey. He resides at the southern tip of Attika, specifically guarding the Grand Temple of Sounion surrounded by personal bodyguards. You can easily eliminate him by utilizing high-ground vantage points and performing a critical leap attack.
Exekias the Legend stands as the powerful Sage of the Heroes of the Cult branch and holds the ultimate prize for your efforts. He doubles as the top-ranked mercenary in the entire global tracking system, meaning he actively hunts you down if your bounty level rises too high. Defeating Exekias rewards you with the final piece of the legendary armor set and effectively dismantles this dangerous military wing of the Cult of Kosmos.