It may not be Dark Souls, but Assassin's Creed is definitely continuing its action RPG foray into the foreseeable future. Odyssey was certainly a polarizing call on Ubisoft's part, with no shortage of long-time Assassin's Creed fans expressing discontent, if not swearing off the series entirely from this point and on. But all in all the game's been well received, having completely surpassed Origins in terms of sales figures according to Ubisoft, and garnering generally positive reviews. So it may well be said that the series hit a really good note with the RPG fusion elements.Of course, part and parcel to the action RPG experience is a host of awesome, adrenaline-fueled boss battle set pieces to test the edge of your seat as hard as they test your controller's structural integrity. If you're a fan of Assassin's Creed's new direction, then you're probably pretty stoked to experience them. If not, well, the fact that there are so many of them is sure to be a bit more for franchise veterans. Whichever way you lean, we decided to sit down and have a look at some of these epic encounters that we feel have lived up to the hype and are definitely worth the grind to get to them.Updated by Gabrielle Huston on March 13, 2022: It never hurts to return to the very best bosses in a game, since they often show off the very best of the game's mechanics! We've updated this list with the details of every boss, and cut out a few that didn't deserve to be here.
15 The Kalydonian Boar
This is probably the first quest from the "Goddess' Hunt" questline you'll be taking on. Considering that line of quests features a hefty seven mythical boss creatures, we're gonna be seeing a lot of them. Seek out Daphnae at the Temple of Artemis in Phokis to get started on your hunt.
All in all, this can be a pretty challenging fight if you aren't completely overpowered for it. Boars have a lot of stunning, knock-down attacks, to begin with, and, considering, this beast will be more than happy to summon a few helpers periodically throughout the fight, it's easy to find yourself hemmed in by them. So make sure to keep your distance and do your damage when the window is wide open!
14 The Monger
The Monger's a big, sadistic brute of a man you might've brushed shoulders with when you first infiltrated the Cult of Kosmos to see just what it was they were up to. His voice and absolutely foul mouth give him away a bit. Or maybe more than a bit. Either way, he's pretty hard to forget.
You'll face him at the end of the "Land of the Lawless" leg of the main questline, and you'll be faced with a choice when it comes to dealing with him by two opposing parties. One will wish it done in public for all to see, the other prefers a quiet method. This choice has the potential to alter your story's ending, so put some thought into it before going after him.
13 Brontes, The Thunderer
The Cyclops is one of the four mythical beasts you're going to need to take on to achieve the "Atlantis" ending for your Odyssey, and this fight is definitely one for the books.
First, you'll need to complete the "God Among Men" side quest on Kythera island, south from Lakonia. After a few errands are done, you'll be directed back to a tiny island just east from Kephallonia, you likely encountered it incredibly early on in the game.
It just so happens that tiny island is host to a big, big cyclops. And he's not too happy to see you. Mind your dodges, watch for his area of effect stomping attack, and be mindful when he powers up with a club at 50% of his health.
12 The Hind Of Keryneia
Continuing along with the Goddess' Hunt quests, you'll find the Hind of Keryneia on the island of Euboea. As with most of the creatures on this line of quests, gird yourself for an extended battle with a fast-moving opponent.
The Hind's biggest point of strength is its antlers, with which it releases sweeping frontal attacks that can be difficult to dodge. Try rolling into and past them, allowing you to flank him and get in some good, safe hits before retreating to safety and repeating the pattern.
11 The Minotaur
He's big, he's mean, he may or may not sometimes go "moo." He's the Minotaur, and he's easily one of the bigger action set pieces in the game. You'll start on your quest to face him by encountering Ardos during "Of Minotaurs And Men" in Knossos Palace on Messara, and then following that line of questing until you wind up at "He Waits."
After all of that is done and you've emerged from the labyrinth to face him, be ready for a big, big fight. Just keep on your toes with the dodging, as he tends to give you plenty of warning he's winding up for a strike.
10 The Nemean Lion
Channel your inner Hercules before you head out to hunt this one down, because you'll need all the strength that you can muster. This lion's lounging around the southern portion of Argolis, just waiting for you to come take a swipe.
If you're savvy enough and good with a bow, it pays dividends to take out his attendant lionesses before going in for the main course. Thankfully, there's not much out of the ordinary here if you've already fought a few lions. Less than thankfully, he's just as wily and hits a lot harder than they do.
9 Medusa
Yep, that's ol' snake hair herself. And it looks like you're next up to become a statue. Unless, y'know, you manage to knock her over. You'll start the line of quests to confront her on the island of Lesbos. Look for one titled "Romancing the Stone Garden" and lend Bryce a helping hand.
When you're finally in position to fight her, be extremely mindful of her ranged attacks, particularly the petrifying beam she'll emit. Thankfully, there are loads of pillars you can use to break contact between it and yourself to avoid being petrified. You can also use her stone minions as barriers.
8 The Kretan Bull
If you've fought the minotaur, it may be time for you to take on his daddy. Or maybe you're going after him first, who knows? Mercenaries can be a wily and rather unpredictable lot. Obviously, having the Goddess' Hunt quest from Daphnae makes this one a little easier to track down.
Anyway, poke around southern Messara if you're looking to give him a go. Avoid his powerful charges and attack from the side flanks (as attacking from the rear can subject you to a powerful and painful kick).
7 The Lykaon Wolf
The Lykaon wolf stalks the southeastern region of Lakonia, and he's got more than a few friends in tow for the hunt. While you may be tempted to focus on the big bad for this battle, try to divert some of your attention to his minions.
This battle can be a numbers game, as the Lykaon Wolf will take every opportunity to summon more of his buddies to help him out. Try to keep the pack thinned as often as you can, because they'll stack up quicker than you expect.
6 The Krokottas Hyena
This Hyena is the highest level beast that is on the Daughters of Artemis hit list, and while that doesn't make it the most difficult fight involved there, it certainly is still one you'll need to keep up with. The Hyena is fast, and can cover great distances with a single bound.
Really, the only issue you should have with this one is staying on target and landing your hits fast enough. Opting for a weapon with a fast move set and keeping your enemy close should help to keep you on track, though.
5 The Erymanthian Boar
Here we are with boar number two, though this one packs a much harder punch than his cousin did, being many levels tougher. On the bright side, this piggy won't be summoning friends to help him out of the bind you're about to put him in. Or try to, anyway.
This guy makes up for, and perhaps explains, his lack of friends in a way that's hard not to have a chuckle at, as he'll quite literally pass gas from time to time in a bid to stack up some poison damage to take you out of the fight. So, yeah, avoid that one, if it wasn't obvious upfront.
4 The Sphinx
You might want to argue that the Sphinx isn't really a true boss fight. And I don't doubt that there are many folks who would agree with you, but I would argue that's what makes it brilliant.
The lead up to him really makes it feel like you're about to go sword to talon with another mythical beast. And then you're presented with not a test of strength, but a test of wits. You'll get the opportunity to face the riddles once you've discovered Atlantis and had a word or two with your real daddy, being given the quest "Lore of the Sphinx." After that just hunt down the Strange Ruins in Boeotia and prepare for some mental gymnastics. Or just look up the answers.
3 Vasilis, King of the Arena
Vasilis is one of your final opponents in the arena, and he's definitely a mighty foe, being level fifty and packing some mean tricks. As usual, fights your way through the first few waves, staying wary of the arena hazards, or using them to your advantage. Sparta Kick goes a long way in that department.
Afterward, he'll roll onto the scene ready to dispense some hurt. Keep an eye out for his uninterruptible attacks, mind your attack windows and keep a healthy distance from the arena hazards and you'll emerge with a solid pile of drachmae.
2 Exekias the Legend
The top of the mercenary food chain, before more started being added to the game, was Exekias the Legend, and he was honestly a bit more rewarding and compelling than those that are still rolling in. I mean, just look at that crazy skull helmet.
Of course, the fact that he's rolling around with one of the best legendary maces in the game also helps to make him a more attractive prospect. He's locked at level fifty, so you've got a ways to go before you can go toe to toe with him. Oh, did we mention that he's also a cultist?
1 Deimos
Well, this is the final boss fight of the game, and will entirely change the tone of your ending if you should decide the only appropriate course of action is to cross blades with your demigod sibling. This encounter necessitates what most call the "bad" ending, as the fight itself is entirely optional. You can complete the game without it.
However, if you're gunning for that final, epic encounter, then you can have it. Deimos has a boatload of health and is full of area-of-effect attacks as well as attacks that result in an unbreakable chain of hits if they should happen to land.