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The Champion
Assassin's Creed Origins

The Champion

Guide to 'The Champion' quest in Assassin's Creed Origins. Learn how to defeat skilled pugilists, win fights in Krokodilopolis, and earn the Shield of Hilarus.

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Guide to 'The Champion' quest in Assassin's Creed Origins. Learn how to defeat skilled pugilists, win fights in Krokodilopolis, and earn the Shield of Hilarus.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head to the northern end of the western-most island in Krokodilopolis.
  2. 2
    Find Hilarus near the water and speak with him.
  3. 3
    Interact with the fighter who defeated Hilarus to initiate a fight.
  4. 4
    Wait for your opponent to attack, dodge, and counter with 3-4 hits. Avoid being greedy.
  5. 5
    Repeat until victorious, then speak to Hilarus.
  6. 6
    Hilarus will lead you to his next engagement; speak to his opponent to begin the fight.
  7. 7
    Use the same dodge-and-counter strategy until the opponent summons two allies.
  8. 8
    Focus on damaging the main opponent as much as possible before his allies arrive.
  9. 9
    Hilarus will intervene to help you fight the two allies.
  10. 10
    If enemies focus on Hilarus, attack them indiscriminately.
  11. 11
    If an enemy attacks you, use the dodge-and-counter strategy.
  12. 12
    If facing multiple foes, prioritize dodging and be judicious with attacks.
  13. 13
    After defeating all opponents, speak to Hilarus.
  14. 14
    Hilarus will then suggest a race; chase the checkpoints to win.
  15. 15
    Speak to Hilarus after the race.
  16. 16
    Head to the lighthouse on the western end of the island.
  17. 17
    Climb the lighthouse and wait until sundown. Rest if necessary.
  18. 18
    When the time is right, Bayek will complain about Hilarus's tardiness.
  19. 19
    Jump off the tower and talk to Hilarus.
  20. 20
    Follow Hilarus to the brothel.
  21. 21
    Enter the brothel and talk to Hilarus to begin the final fight.
  22. 22
    Follow the dodge-and-counter strategy until the opponent summons allies.
  23. 23
    Hilarus will intervene. Fight alongside him, using the strategies described above for multiple opponents.
  24. 24
    After the final fight, Bayek will be offered a job by the madam, which he deflects to Hilarus.
Tips
  • Pankration is a combat sport similar to modern mixed martial arts, allowing strikes and submission holds, with the only rules being no biting and no eye gouging.
  • Wait for your foe to telegraph their attacks before dodging.
  • Don't overcommit to attacks; 3-4 hits are usually sufficient before the opponent recovers.
  • Focus on damaging the main opponent as much as possible before his allies join the fight in the brothel.
  • If Hilarus draws enemy attention, use the opportunity to attack.
  • If facing multiple enemies, prioritize dodging and be very selective with your offensive actions.

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