Assassin's Creed Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade

Lore & Background

In Shadow Heritage, the Eagle Bearer reunites with Darius and Neema/Natakas in Achaea, where the Order, led by the Tempest, has set up a naval blockade. The Eagle Bearer weakens the Order's power and kills the Tempest. Darius and Neema/Natakas settle down with the Eagle Bearer, and by the episode's end, the Eagle Bearer has a son, Elpidios. In Bloodline, the Order attacks their village, killing Neema/Natakas and abducting Elpidios. The Eagle Bearer and Darius pursue Amorges, who reveals Elpidios's location before dying. The Eagle Bearer entrusts Elpidios to Darius, who takes him to Egypt, where he becomes the ancestor of Aya of Alexandria, co-founder of the Hidden Ones.

Reader's Guide

Legacy of the First Blade is significant for bridging the narrative of Assassin's Creed Odyssey to the broader Assassin's Creed franchise, specifically by establishing the lineage of the Hidden Ones through the Eagle Bearer's bloodline. The DLC received mixed reviews from critics and fans. While the story's writing and characters were praised, a pivotal narrative development—forcing the player character into a predetermined path to start a family—was poorly received, as it was seen as betraying the game's role-playing nature. In response, Ubisoft released a patch that made minor adjustments to better reflect non-romantic storylines, including altering two spoken lines, removing a kiss scene, and renaming an achievement. The pack's episodic format and role-playing elements, including branching dialogue and new combat abilities, were noted, but the forced domestic relationship remained a point of controversy. Its legacy lies in its attempt to connect the ancient Greek setting to the Assassin-Templar conflict, though the execution of player choice was criticized.

Did You Know?

• The DLC consists of three episodes: Hunted, Shadow Heritage, and Bloodline.
• A patch was released to modify the ending of Shadow Heritage, including the removal of a kiss scene.
• The pack introduces three new combat abilities to the character's skill tree.