Assassin's Creed Odysseysends players on a quest to defeat the famed gorgon Medusa. Like in her chapter on Greek Mythology, Medusa is intense and challenging to defeat without a well-laid plan. She has the ability to turn anyone into stone just by meeting her gaze but also wields a sword to cut down her enemies.
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Even though Medusa is one of the most challenging boss fights across the series of games, she is not impossible to defeat. Fans of the game have shared their tips on how to complete the quest to defeat Medusa and complete the Odyssey successfully.
Reach Level 50
Medusa is a high-powered boss who is one of the hardest to take down. Even ifone's character is maxed out at a lower level, players will not be able to defeat her or her army of warriors.
As reported by GamesRadar, players must reach at least level 46 to unlock the Medusa quest. However, achieving the highest level of 50 will givethe character the best chance to defeat Medusa, as all her warriors are level 50 as well.
Don't Stop After Turning To Stone
Unlike the mythology that inspired the game, the battle against Medusa does not end if a character is turned to stone. If a player is caught in Medusa's stony gaze, they can still move. It is important not to stay in one spot once this happens, as a second strike from Medusa can lead to defeat.
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Players can find cover from the gorgon and wait for their character to heal before returning to the battle. Medusa's gaze cannot penetrate the stone around the arena.
Ax For Warriors, Arrows For Medusa
Medusa is a long-range striker and must be attacked from far away. Any attempt to strike her up close will be futile.In their video, AssassinsBleed AC Walkthroughs Cutscenesshows that Medusa is best taken down with arrows.
Medusa only sends out her warriors in the beginning and middle of the battle. They are quickly taken down with close-range weapons like axes. Saving the arrows in one's inventory for Medusa will shorten the number of purchases that need to be made during the battle.
Add Devastating Shot
GamerZapsuggests that the best way to get Medusa out ofthe player's way is to acquire the devastating shot ability. When coupled with high-powered arrows, the devasting shot add-on can do more damage to Medusa, making the boss battle shorter.
Even if a player fancies themselves having the same fighting ability as the other characters in the franchise, a little extra help when taking on Medusa is always an advantage. GamerZap also recommends using the second wind ability as much as possible if it is in a player's arsenal.
ChangeThe Character's Armor
Suppose a player uses Kassandra, one of the best female characters in Assassin's Creed. Reddit user square322says, "I also equipped the Amazon armor (for Kassandra) which heals her when dealing damage. It's not the fanciest of strategies and takes a little bit but it only took me one try!!"
Other comments confirmed that this strategy worked for them. Healing ability is always a bonus when dealing with a boss; given the amount of damage Medusa can deal, a more powerful armor can serve as an advantage.
Use The Pillars
Medusa can't use her powers on the pillars around the arena. Redditor abblejuiceincsays, "from what i remember...stay near those pillars and when she shoots that beam out you have to get behind it so it won't hit you. dodge all of her other attacks..."
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The pillars are also a good place for players to reload and refill their arrows. Players can shoot around the posts, sothey can continue to deal damage to Medusa even when in hiding.
Use Fire To Deal Damage
Redditor HedgeHulksays they created a combination that did enough damage to defeat Medusa once and for all. They say, "I had about +200% fire damage and buildup and about 30 sec burning duration then...while she was taking fire damage I tried to shoot her some arrows."
In gameplay videos, it can be seen that Medusa shies away from any fire sent her way; having a solid fire build can not only deal damage but also create a longer time frame without attacks from Medusa,giving another advantage for players in the fight.
A Winning Combination
Redditor F3nu1thinks the best way to beat Medusa is using a combination of skills. They say, "a burst dmg ability, a way to replenish adrenaline and situational awareness... Don't get greedy and you'll have her."
Situational awareness may be an essential part of the combination. It is vital to pay attention to Medusa's attack patterns. Even though she is a formidable opponent, Medusa is a creature of habit. She often attacks in patterns of three before she takes a moment to recharge; that is the best time to strike.
ResetTheAbilities
While it isn't one of the most technically advanced ways to defeat Medusa, there is the option to change a player's ability to make them more tailored for the fight.
Redditor WakaiSenshi says that they got rid of "abilities such as taming animals and use those points for different abilities to kind of tune my character for the fight a bit better. After the fight I went back and reset my abilities again and put them back where they were." This idea will make Medusa easier to conquer, but it may not be as fulfilling as beating her the old-fashioned way.
CheckThe Level Of Game Play
As a last resort, players can go into their settings and change the difficulty level to defeat Medusa, changingit back after the battle before moving on, as she is one of the hardest bosses in the series.
While this is the easiest way to move past Medusa, it is not the most fulfilling way to complete this portion of the game, but if it is getting too frustrating and makes someone want to quit the game altogether, it can be used as a last-ditch effort. However, there are alwaysother methods to try first.
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