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Wild Ride
Assassin's Creed Origins

Wild Ride

Follow our Assassin's Creed Origins walkthrough for the 'Wild Ride' quest. Race chariots, rescue the horse Saganaki from Als Hideout, and claim your Black Arrow mount reward.

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Follow our Assassin's Creed Origins walkthrough for the 'Wild Ride' quest. Race chariots, rescue the horse Saganaki from Als Hideout, and claim your Black Arrow mount reward.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start the quest by speaking with Nikias at the Zephyros Stables southwest of Kanopos.
  2. 2
    After a conversation with Nikias's father, Philocrates, mount a chariot with Nikias and complete a circuit around the eastern track.
  3. 3
    Upon returning, speak with Philocrates to learn that Saganaki, their prized race horse, has been stolen.
  4. 4
    Follow Nikias east from Kanopos on your mount.
  5. 5
    When Nikias dismounts, continue on foot, heading north through difficult terrain until you reach the bandit camp, marked as Als Hideout. Be cautious of hippos, crocodiles, and any bandits outside the camp.
  6. 6
    Infiltrate Als Hideout. Use Senu to scout enemy positions, locate Saganaki, and identify environmental advantages like oil pots or a caged hyena.
  7. 7
    Clear out the bandits (approximately 6 guards, level 11-12, and 1 captain, level 13). You can use stealth, archery, or direct combat. Be aware that your companions may rush into combat, making stealth difficult.
  8. 8
    Loot the large red chest in the center of the camp.
  9. 9
    Find and mount Saganaki.
  10. 10
    Ride Saganaki back to Zephyros Stables, being mindful of any remaining bandits and wildlife (crocodiles, hippos).
  11. 11
    Dismount at the stables to complete the quest and receive your reward.
Tips
  • The initial chariot race is not time or performance-based; simply complete the circuit.
  • Use Senu effectively to mark enemies and identify opportunities within the bandit camp.
  • Consider using the caged hyena as a distraction or weapon.
  • Looting the camp before rescuing Saganaki is recommended.
  • Be prepared for a long ride back with Saganaki, and watch out for environmental hazards and enemies along the way.

For completing the quest “Wild Ride”: 1,000 XP, Black Arrow mount.

Additionally, after completing the quest, you can finish the Zephyros Stables location objective. Find the Papyrus Puzzle scroll on a table in a southeastern stable. The puzzle, “Dead End,” will be solved later in Sapi-Res Nome. Reward for Zephyros Stables: 300 XP.

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