Rise of the Assassin
Assassin's Creed Origins is an immense game packed with an abundance of quests to complete and new systems to experiment with. From the get-go, the game quickly pushes you forward, lightly familiarizing you with its mechanics and expansive skill trees, while putting you on a path towards the numerous regions of its vast world. With so much to do all at once, you're likely to get overwhelmed--or even worse--you're likely to neglect essential information that could be of great help to you.
That's why we've put together a beginner's guide focused on helping you through the game's early hours. Put these handy tips into practice and you'll be a master Assassin in no time.
If you want a look at some of the cool things you can do in the game, check out our guide detailing tips we wish we knew before starting. You can also read our guide highlighting the 12 best abilities. For even more guides, check out our Assassin's Creed Origins guide roundup containing all our tips and walkthroughs.
Assassin's Creed Origins is out now for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It's the latest entry in the long-running Assassin's Creed franchise. Unlike past games, which continually pushed the ancestor timeline forward, this entry is a prequel. Set in Egypt, you play as Bayek, a warrior whose struggle against the corrupt forces of the time leads him towards becoming the first Assassin.
Check out our Assassin's Creed Origins review, and for more about Assassin's Creed Origins, check out our feature detailing everything you need to know about the game. And if you're looking to get caught up on the series' narrative, read our Assassin's Creed story recap.
Approach Enemies Cautiously
AC Origins isn't like past games where you can charge through a fort and easily kill an enemy battalion. Levels determine enemy power and ability now. If you get surrounded, you can be easily killed if you're not properly leveled or equipped with the right weapons and armor.
When exploring the world, pay attention to enemy levels. Consider how you can dispatch foes efficiently. Whether it's by stealth killing them one by one or fighting them in a controlled environment, try to be more meticulous in your approach.
Sidequests Are Essential To Progression
As you play, there's often an inclination to keep progressing the story. While you're free to do so, know that story missions recommend you be at a particular level to survive, as they often have enemies and targets that can make short work of you.
To prepare yourself for these missions, complete as many side quests as you can for hefty boosts to your XP, and then invest any earned points towards new skills. This may all seem like a given, but the need to keep earning XP to upgrade Bayek's strength is pivotal to your success against the tougher foes you'll find in the game's main missions.
Attack Camps At Night
If you're having a tough time infiltrating camps, try hitting them at night. Most of the guards will be asleep, making for reduced sentry counts and easy assassinations. To make this easier, be sure to acquire the Dawn & Dusk skill to advance time at will--which spares you the trouble of standing around all day while waiting for the game's world to turn to night.
Overpower Is Your Friend
While you might feel inclined to tough out a combat encounter with nothing but the strength of your skill and reflexes, know that every attack you make builds up your adrenaline bar. Once you've got enough stored, you have access to the Overpower ability that--depending on the weapon you're using--can unleash a devastating attack or strength buff that helps turn tough battles in your favor.
Be judicious with how you use Overpower. Instead of unleashing it on any unsuspecting foe, try saving it for the highest-level enemy in a group. If you want to upgrade its effectiveness, look into unlocking the other Overpower skills to enhance its strength even further. Overpower Chain Throw is a favorite of ours, as its "two bird with one stone" kill chain is invaluable.
Pay Attention To Guaranteed Damage
When you point your bow at an enemy's head or approach an enemy for a stealth takedown, you'll notice a red indicator fill up their health bar. This represents the amount of damage you're guaranteed to inflict upon them. Keep track of the red indicator, as there will be times when a particular attack won't kill a foe. Always pay attention to this to ensure that you take the best course of action.
Senu: Reconnaissance And Combat Expert
Senu is a valuable tool for infiltration, combat, and objective hunting. She can tag guards for your reference, and if you obtain the Eagle Harass ability, she can distract enemies and even assist you in combat. Use Senu to get a read of what's ahead, as well as to pick up on any important points of interest in the world.
Be A God Of Crafting
The components you obtain from hunting and exploring the world are paramount towards upgrading your gear. Whenever you enter a new region, take control of Senu to find and track whatever animals and components are out in the world. To find out what you need to improve your equipment, simply highlight the piece you wish to upgrade in the crafting section at the bottom of the Gear screen.
It's important to take time to gather the necessary materials to upgrade your gear, as you always want to be equipped with best armor possible. If you're really struggling to get what you need, you can resort to dismantling weapons to gain additional materials.
Never neglect crafting--lest you purposefully want to be underpowered against stronger foes. If that's a challenge you seek, then you're better off changing the difficulty to Hard.
Loot All Things
New to AC Origins is the introduction of a loot system, which ensures that there's always gold, weapons, armor, and crafting materials to pick up from just about anything you can investigate, from the dead bodies of elite Greek guards to shiny ceramic pots.
We cannot overstate this enough: do not forget to loot. It can be easy to get caught up killing guards, thinking you'll get around to it once everyone's dead. But more often than not, the flow of a mission pushes you forward, making it easy to forget about all that loot. If this task is a tough habit for you to build up, try investing in the Assassination Loot or Kill Loot skills, which allow you to automatically pick up loot after dispatching a foe. It helps to alleviate the pain of having to grab everything manually.
Unlock Fast Travel Points
Whenever you enter a new area, make it a goal to unlock all of its fast travel viewpoints. Not only does it make getting across long distances easier, it also grants you 100+ XP and an increase to Senu's perception skills.
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