Check out this walkthrough of all the Side Quests in the Petrified Islands available in Assassin's Creed Odyssey - including tips, rewards, requirements, and more!!!
Side Quest Walkthrough per Area
| Kephallonia | Phokis | Lokris |
| Attika | Megaris | |
| Kythera | ||
| Korinthia | Lakonia | |
| Obsidian Islands | Abantis Islands | Petrified Islands |
| Pirate Island | ||
| Southern Sporades | Naval | - |
Table of Contents
Petrified Islands - Featured Side Quest
Writhing Dead
In Writhing Dead, you will have to fight the mythical monster, Medusa. She's a challenge to beat, but if you rise to the challenge, you'll get a powerful sword and a Medusa Figurehead for your ship.
Shadow of the Serpents - Petrified Islands Quest Walkthrough
Shadow of the Serpents Reward
| Rewards |
|---|
| None |
Shadow of the Serpents - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete the Romancing the Stone Garden Quest |
| 2 | Complete the Love's Long Shadow Quest |
| 3 | Complete the A Slithery Plea Quest |
| 4 | Complete Keys to Happiness? Quest |
| 5 | Complete the Writhing Dead Quest |
Romancing the Stone Garden - Walkthrough
Romancing the Stone Garden Quest Reward
| Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
| XP | Drachmae | Dark Gauntlets |
Romancing the Stone Garden Procedure
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Talk to Bryce in Eresos |
| 2 | Defeat the Mob Leader and the Guards |
| 3 | Talk to Bryce from her hiding place |
| 4 | Follow Bryce to the Dread Ruins |
2. Kick The Guards Off the Ledge
Easily get rid of some of the guards by lining up your Spartan Kick and kicking them off the ledge. If the fall damage doesn't kill them, it will get them off the fight for a bit at least.
Check Out the Skills List Here2. Try Not to Hit Civilians
Hitting any of the mob around you will turn them hostile and attack you, adding more enemies to the fight. Try to keep your distance from them and maneuver around to keep from hitting them.
Love's Long Shadow - Walkthrough
Love's Long Shadow Quest Reward
| Rewards | |
|---|---|
| XP | Petrified Blade |
Love's Long Shadow - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Talk to Bryce the Dread Ruins |
| 2 | Follow Bryce to the Petrified Temple |
2. Follow Bryce to Complete the Quest
This quest is pretty straight forward. You just have to follow through forest and up to the Petrified Temple to complete the quest.
A Slithery Plea - Walkthrough
A Slithery Plea Quest Reward
| Rewards |
|---|
| None |
A Slithery Plea - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete the Heavy is a Spear Quest |
| 2 | Complete the Hard to Artemis Quest |
| 3 | Complete the Keys to Happiness? Quest |
Heavy is a Spear - Walkthrough
Heavy is a Spear Quest Reward
| Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
| XP | Gorgon Slayer | The Immortal Coil |
Heavy is a Spear - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head to the Mountain Temple of Poseidon in Lesbos |
| 2 | Talk to the mercenary, Zetes the Retired |
| 3 | Defeat Zetes the Retired |
| 4 | Loot his body |
3. Use Finisher Moves on Zetes the Retired
Zete is not any different from any mercenary so just take them out with the same strategies as other mercenaries. Use finisher moves to take a huge chunk of his health in a snap.
Check Out the Combat Tips & TricksHard to Artemis - Walkthrough
Hard to Artemis Quest Reward
| Rewards |
|---|
| XP |
Hard to Artemis - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Head to the Huntress Village on Chios, but do not got inside |
| 2 | Explore the the Cave of Potnia Theron, Artemis Cave, Cave of Arktoi nearthe village |
| 3 | Loot the treasure chests in all 3 chests |
2. Sneak or Take Care of the Guards
There will be a few guards on patrol near the caves. You can either take care of them or sneak in, just make sure not be seen or the whole Village will be after you.
Check Out Stealth Gameplay Tips Here2. There's At Least 1 Bear in Each Cave
At least 1 Bear will be in each cave. Remember to dodge their attacks before attacking as each swipe of their paw does a lot of damage.
3. Loot the Chests in All the Caves
The Gorgon Disk can be found in the last cave's chest. Make sure to loot all the chests in each cave to progress the quest forward.
Keys to Happiness? - Walkthrough
Keys to Happiness? Quest Reward
| Rewards |
|---|
| XP |
Keys to Happiness? - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Return to Bryce in the Petrified Temple in Lesbos |
The Quest is Complete After Talking to Bryce
There's nothing much to this quest. Talk to Bryce in the Petrified Temple and this quest along with the A Slithery Plea Quest will be completed.
Writhing Dead - Walkthrough
Writhing Dead Quest Reward
| Rewards | ||
|---|---|---|
| XP | Drachmae | Prize of Medusa |
| Harpe of Perseus | Medusa Figurehead | - |
Writhing Dead - Walkthrough
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Interact with the gate on the left to open the Petrified Temple |
| 2 | Follow Bryce through the temple |
| 3 | Defeat the Medusa |
| 4 | Loot the Medusa's body |
2. There are Snakes Around the Temple
It's dark in the temple and it can be easy to miss the snakes waiting around to strike you. Use your torch to see more clearly. You can also use it as a weapon to set snakes on fire.
3. Fight the Infamous Mythological Monster - Medusa
After you get to the end of the temple, you will find Medusa waiting for you. She poses a tough challenge to beat as she has minions, a petrifying gaze, a teleport, and even a lightning attack so be prepared for a long battle.
3. Take Out the Minions as Quickly as Possible
Throughout the battle, Medusa will call out minions to fight you while she bubbles herself up. Kill the minions as soon as possible to break Medusa's bubble and be able to damage her again.
3. Being Petrified Will Slow You Down
Medusa won't fully turn you into stone, but it will take a hit on your overall speed. Keep dodging while you're petrified to get rid of it and prevent anything from damaging you.
3. Use Bows and Hide Behind the Stone Pillars
Prevent yourself from being petrified by hiding behind stone pillars. You can also peek behind the pillars with your bow and shoot down Medusa to do damage to her while she's firing her petrifying gaze.
3. Medusa Will Fire 3 Lightning Stikes in a Row
Medusa will fire Lightning Strikes at your whenever she strikes the floor with her sword. Dodge the three strikes then go back to attacking her with your bow.
