Assassin's Creed Odyssey: 10 Pro Tips For Beating The Minotaur (2024)

The Minotaur is one of the mythical beasts in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey whom players are tasked with defeating. It is no easy feat as many are forced to retry this battle again and again as they keep losing to this feisty beast. This can be frustrating for players, but there are some tips they can use to end this battle in one go.

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It is a fairly easy creature to subdue, but a lot of this depends on the strategy of the player. The best setup combined with the knowledge of this beast's movements equals a recipe for success. Without further ado, here's the ultimate guide on how to defeat the Minotaur!

10 Reach Level 38

A player should reach at least level 38 before attempting to slay this beast. Somewill say that reaching level 35 is enough, but it makes it easier for a player if they gain a few more. It is also important to level up weapons and armor as well if a player wants to give themselves the best chance at defeating this beast in one go.

9 Keep Your Distance

The best tactic to employ when going against the Minotaur is to keep a good distance between a player and the beast. This gives them time to react, but it does become more difficult when the arena grows smaller in the second stage of the battle. It can be difficult at times to manage this, especially when direct attacks deal the most damage, but it gives a player the best chance at success.

8 Equip Fire Arrows

A good weapon to equip is fire arrows as this will do substantial damage to the Minotaur for longer periods of time. Another perk of using this weapon is that it will allow a player to maintain a decent distance between them and the beast. This can also be paired with the flaming attack skill as this will allow normal arrows, and any other weapon, to inflict fire damage for 15 seconds.

7 Attack When His Back Is Turned

The best time to attack this beast is when it turns its back. When a player attacks its front then it has an easier time grabbing them or injuring them with its ax.

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One method is to entice it to rush a player where it will then run into a concrete slab and knock itself out. This will give them ample time to inflict some major damage while it recovers from its self-inflicted injury.

6 Use Hero-Strike Or Bull Rush Ability

This ability is often recommended for those looking to go against the mighty Minotaur in battle as Hero-Strike unleashes 60 percent assassin damage on the beast. The only issue is that it is a single-strike attack, so some prefer to use the Bull Rush skill instead. It is easy to line up this attack and it deals 180 percent warrior damage as well.

5 Second-Wind Is Also Useful

Injuries are bound to happen while fighting this beast, which is why Second-Wind should be equipped. This ability refills 50 percent of max health, which can really make a difference when on the brink of death. It could turn the tide and help a player achieve victorywhen taking on this beast for the first time.

4 Beware Of His Charge Attack And Ground Slam

The two attacks the Minotaur employs that do the most damage to a player are his charge attack and ground slam. The charge attack has this beast rushing a player, while the ground slam helps the Minotaur rid him of any player who moves to close.

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These are fairly easy to figure out after a few rounds as players learn the cues to dodge an incoming attack. This again plays back to the point earlier of keeping one's distance as it will give a player more time to react to these attacks.

3 Phase Two Gives This Beast A Three-Hit Combo

Phase two begins when the Minotaur is brought down below half health, and players will see the addition of a new attack to his regiment. It involves the beast swinging his ax to both sides before landing a crushing blow from over its head. This also increases his intensity as an opponent, making it even harder to land a deadly attack without taking substantial damage as well.

2 Wait For The Backhanded Swing

The three-hit combo that the Minotaur employs involves a backhanded swing that players should watch for. This means his next blow will be over his head, giving players a split second where its back is vulnerable. Some choose to rush straight in and attack, but those who wait for this moment in the fight tend to fare better than others.

1 Patience Is Key

The most important thing to remember in this fight is to have patience. It can seem to take forever as a player continuously dodges the Minotaur's attacks, but staying alive is the ultimate goal. Some may be able to kill it faster than others, although, taking the time to dodge and plan attacks is often more beneficial in this fight than consistent direct hits.

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