Ainigmata Ostraka Locations

Ashes to Ashes

When times are bad, it can be easy to turn away from the gods. Go to the burned temple in Kausos Village, in the Cursed Valley of Pali. I can be found in a pile of burning ashes, where a worshiping man left his post to begin his new life as a pirate.

Reward: +(3/6/9/12/15)% Adrenaline per Hit

Bottomless Lake

Taking the plunge? Everyone on the island thinks this is the deepest dive, but there is a lake in the Coast of Koliadai that is rumored to be bottomless. If you are able to dive as far as the woman in marble, you will be able to claim me.

Reward: +(10/20/30/40/50)% CRIT Damage while Full Health

Fatal Attraction

If you retrace the steps of Odysseus and take the path north, you will find a goat farm in Ithaka where he once met Athena. She helped him with a disguise to reclaim his wife and kill her suitors. Find your reward on a slaughtered goat.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Swords and Daggers

Hound Docked

When all ships look the same, it's hard to remember where you docked. Go to the shores in the Occupied Forest of Tripodiskos and look for a moored ship guarded by a dog. Find me where X marks the spot.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% CRIT Chance while Full Health

Happy Hour

It's dangerous outside, so I'm waiting out the war. The only time I go outside this cave is to replenish my cup. Once I leave, I travel northwest from the battlefield in the Occupied Forest of Tripodiskos. Find me at the altar of offerings at the feet of the wine god himself!

Reward: +(1/2/3/4/5) Seconds Burning Duration

Record Sunshine

An unusual request came to eliminate some records. I didn't want any trouble so I took a small journey west to Mount Geraneia. Take a dive in the center of the bay and find them on the shelf in a sunken ruin.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Spears and Staffs

A Finger Tip

In the Valley of the Snake lies a giant half buried. From where his mossy finger points. head north to the peak where I can befound

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Heavy Weapons

Pressed for Time

If you slip beside the Leader's house in Pilgrim's Landing, you can find me in a large bowl of olives.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Elemental Resistance

A Specific General

With so much to see in Delphi, it may be hard to find me. I'm sitting at the plinth of the only bronze statue holding a spear and a sword. This great general is among seven of his peers.

Reward: +(1/2/3/4/5) Seconds Intoxicated Duration

Heart and Sole

Gone fishing! Needed some time away from camp. Find me at the tip of a fishing spear on the island in Pandora's Cove.

Reward: +(10/20/30/40/50)% CRIT Damage while Low Health

Red Scent

What makes the Red Lake red? Take a dive and search for a hidden cave. You'll find out if you grab the bull by its horns.

Reward: +(4/8/12/16/20)% Damage with Overpower Abilities

Helios's Greeting

I lie within the shadows beneath Makedonia’s lake, wading in her shallows, awaiting light's first break. When Helios beams through the arch in greeting, I am revealed and meet him, be it ever so fleeting.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Elemental Resistance

A Deal For Freedom

High on Artemision Point I used to sit. l was cast from Istiaia in a thunderous fit for a crime l was present for, but did not commit. Underneath this marbled beast I grieve and sit, but set me free, wanderer, and to you I'll submit.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% CRIT Chance while Low Health

Beneath Theseus's Dreams

In Boulder Bay atop the highest peak look to the south for what you seek. Under the stone arch where Theseus died, deep in the waters is where I reside.

Reward: +(4/8/12/16/20)% Damage with Overpower Abilities

Elbow Greece

Ready for a long hike? At the top of this mountain, you can see the entirety of Greece! Follow the road west to the Statue of Prometheus, then your long journey north begins. Find me at the peak in Oropos Heights.

Reward: +(1/2/3/4/5) Seconds Burning Duration

Goat's Gruff

Take the road going northeast toward Marathon Beach. Look for a small path lined with mysterious stone figures. Some say they were once goats turned into stone! The one with blood on its face is where you can find me.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Heavy Weapons

Killer View

Trying to get the best view of the Akropolis? Some think it's better from the Temple of Hephaistos, but if you head south from there, you can find me at an altar of offerings between two columns framing the view perfectly.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Spears and Staffs

Odor in the Court

The Seaman's Judicial Court in the Port of Piraeus is the place where disputes on the open waters are settled. There is something fishy going on amongst the mess of records, and that is where you will find me.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% CRIT Chance while Full Health

War Eagle

Here on the Isle of Salamis, a great warrior's legacy is remembered. Take the road south and look for a ruined sanctuary. I can be found in its vicinity on a statue of an eagle.

Reward: +(1/2/3/4/5) Seconds Burning Duration

Backstage Pass

Head to the theater in Athens. With the right connections, I always get to watch the play from backstage. Find me on an actor's mask.

Reward: +(3/6/9/12/15)% Adrenaline per Hit

Rock and Roll

Back and forth along the Diolkos, talk about repetitive work! Though it's the fastest way to get a boat across the mainland, you may feel mocked. Along this path stands the statue of Sisyphos pushing his boulder up the hill. Find me in the cave behind this statue, l am on a table with a sacrificed body.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Swords and Daggers

Turning Tides

If the seas are not to your favor, seek out a trident. The biggest one is in Korinth, being held by the Statue of Poseidon. You will find me there on one of its prongs.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Elemental Resistance

Stone Cold

Travel southwest of Korinth in the Valley of Judgment to find a beautiful monster. You can find me on the tip of her tongue. Just be careful not to get swallowed by her gaze.

Reward: +(10/20/30/40/50)% CRIT Damage while Full Health

The Floor is Lava

Rumors are erupting that a precious relic was sent to be destroyed at the Foundry of Hephaistos. Dive down the throat of the volcano and be mindful of your footing. Some have been scorched trying to recover me.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Heavy Weapons

Two of Clubs

There is a club not far from here that rivals this iron beauty. Travel southeast to the edge of the Valley of Dreams. I will be waiting atop the bigger of these two clubs.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% CRIT Chance while Low Health

An Arm and a Leg

How much does a temple cost? Head southeast to the Sanctuary of Asklepios. In the temple, you'll find me among the donated limbs.

Reward: +(10/20/30/40/50)% CRIT Damage while Low Health

Smoke Signal

Smoke is rising in Pirate's Revenge. Find me at the source!

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Elemental Resistance

Pride of Place

If you sail back to the Island of Keos, search for the marble Lion's brother. He stands proud on the peninsula at Apollo's Refuge. You can find me on his back.

Reward: +(1/2/3/4/5) Seconds Intoxicated Duration

Blue Eyed Beauty

In the Cradle of Myths, where the lagoon is blue, seek a hole set in stone so I may see you. When the sun blazes brightest, the fog will lift, and the Eye will open to behold your gift.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% CRIT Chance while Low Health

Procrastinate Now

It's easy to get distracted by the finer things on this island. With so much work to do to complete the Temple of Apollo, it seems it will never be finished! Find me on top of the temple's Portara. It's the only thing erected so far.

Reward: +(10/20/30/40/50)% CRIT Damage while Full Health

Stubborn Mule

If you climb to the peak of Mount Zas, you will see two smaller islands to the south. I can only be found on one of the islands in a pile of hay near a friendly donkey. Make a decision - the last traveler starved to death trying to choose between the two!

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Spears and Staffs

Till Death Do Us Part

Atop Knossos Palace you will see a tree that shoots for the stars. But, like the love that lies at its roots, it'll never get that far. I hide away between bark and bone and curse the promises they made. Set me free at the foot of this tree, where with all their hearts they prayed.

Reward: +(4/8/12/16/20)% Damage with Overpower Abilities

Mapping Out

There is a pond in the south of the Chasms of Taygetos where rocks are arranged to look like a map. A reward is hidden on this map marking your current location.

Reward: +(3/6/9/12/15)% Adrenaline per Hit

Soldier to Shoulder

If you stand on the shoulder of Leonidas, you will see he gazes toward the sanctuary dedicated to a mighty king of Sparta who ruled long ago. Start your journey southeast to Helot Hills and find me at the temple's altar.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Elemental Resistance

Rightful King

You have come so far, your training is nearly complete. With shining strength in hand, you will seek victory. Take the path north up Mount Taygetos and you will find me at its snowy summit, where stone turns weak.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% CRIT Chance while Full Health

They keep piling up in the city, so the dead are taken east toward the bridge that splits into three directions. Then north, to where a winding road leads to a small camp. They are to be dumped in a pit along with the other waste. You can find me down there, like cold feet poking out from under a blanket.

Reward: +(3/6/9/12/15)% Adrenaline per Hit

Foggy Memory

Workers are told if they extract any unusual items from the Mines of the Great Trench, they must report them. But if you pay them enough, they will "forget" their loot on the far side of the lake, under a willow tree in Messene village.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Swords and Daggers

Tastes like Chicken

Chicken craving? I hear they keep a hidden coop at the temple north of Messene, overlooking the mine. You will find me there in a bag of feed.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% CRIT Chance while Low Health

Centaur Field

Look for a stone centaur in the middle of a pond in the Plains of Flax. Walk in the direction it faces until another centaur points you in a new direction. Though it will be difficult as the fog gets thicker, fear not, for I will be safe inside a cave of treasures waiting for you to find me.

Reward: +(4/8/12/16/20)% Damage with Overpower Abilities

Prophecy Prevention

As a champion, time is your greatest competitor. Go to the Hippodrome and climb up the second column closest to Olympia. Look north towards the peak. There, I will be sitting on the right wing of a Titan, who had to swallow this lesson along with his pride.

Reward: +(10/20/30/40/50)% CRIT Damage while Full Health

Hobby Horsing

What tragic times! Our farm once raised the fastest horses. Go to the race course in the Forest of Soron. There you'll find me on a table with small toy horses, the last remaining memories of a great team.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Spears and Staffs

Farming Coin

Oops, I messed with the wrong people. I'll head north to the peak where the Metal Bird overlooks the Golden Fields. Then, down to the sunken ruins beside Stymphalos village. There I'll be waiting with my pile of cabbage.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% CRIT Chance while Low Health

Sweet Tooth

Craving something sweet? Once you get to the Temple of Demeter and Kore in Tegea, head southwest to the fields in Pan's Cradle. I'll be stuck to a broken hive that's oozing with honey. Don't get stung!

Reward: +(3/6/9/12/15)% Adrenaline per Hit

Strange Disease

It sounds too good to be true... a spring that heals all? Travel east along the border of Psophis Foothills to find a cave that once housed the Ionides sisterhood of nymphs. l will be waiting near its entrance on a submerged basin of offerings.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Swords and Daggers

Made in Abyss

South of Skandeia Bay, from the goddess's light I ran. Past the den of teeth and bones, past poor sacrificial lambs. Across the sea on a lonely isle where ships reluctantly rest in peace, I nestled deep in a dark chamber and bade goodnight to Greece.

Reward: +(10/20/30/40/50)% CRIT Damage while Low Health

Upon Typhon's Crown

Stand atop where leaders dwell and you will see my isle. Typhon’s Revenge is where I am - come visit for a while. Scale the mountain forged of fire, for at its peak I sit. But fear the smog and doom and heat, for they will test your grit.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Heavy Weapons

Dye Dye Dye

Blood and dirt stains are less noticeable on darker fabric! Head east across Erymanthos Peaks to the village of Boura. They specialize in fabric production. Find me in a large vat of red dye.

Reward: +(1/2/3/4/5) Seconds Intoxicated Duration

Showboat

The theater in Patrai brings the seas to the people, showcasing one of the region's most prized boats. Find me taking a "bow"!

Reward: +(10/20/30/40/50)% CRIT Damage while Low Health

Belly Flop

At Scavenger's Coast, north of Pellene, young people gather to dive through a hole in the cliff. Find me at the bottom... if you dare to take the leap!

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Spears and Staffs

Stadium Love

To celebrate their win, champions escort their lovers from the stadium east of Thebes to a bridge a overlooking a lake shaped like a heart. You can find me beside a helmet that was left behind.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% CRIT Chance while Full Health

Bridging the Gap

How much wood does it take to get to the other side? Head east to the coast of the Cursed Land of Oedipous. Where a bridge is being built to Euboea, I will be waiting at the last plank.

Reward: +(1/2/3/4/5) Seconds Burning Duration

Fire in the Belly

Travel west toward a large burned temple in the Mount Helikon region. You'll find me inside, at the source of the fire!

Reward: +(1/2/3/4/5) Seconds Intoxicated Duration

Pigsty

Sometimes soldiers can be pigs! Actually, if you follow the road going east out of Kreusis Port, there lie pits full of bloody pigs. You can find me on an altar where a sacrificial pig is being prepared.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Heavy Weapons

Estate Envy

Go to the largest and most lavish house in Mykonos City. I am located on a table in a bath filled with red flower petals. Such a great view of the sea.

Reward: +(10/20/30/40/50)% CRIT Damage while Low Health

Marbled Morale

Search for the Marble Quarry in Tavern Point. I was thrown down a pit along with the many bodies of exhausted slaves.

Reward: +(1/2/3/4/5) Seconds Intoxicated Duration

Grave Discovery

Within the Birthplace of Apollo, seek the Temple of Delians. There is a secret passageway to an underground tomb behind a bronze statue. Find me in a pile of apples guarded by snakes.

Reward: +(1/2/3/4/5) Seconds Burning Duration

Needle in a Haystack

There is an occupied farm on the eastern coast of Kynthos Hills. I can be found buried beneath a large pile of hay.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% Damage with Swords and Daggers

Hungry for Misadventure

Behind the Ancient Stronghold lives an eternal king. His gaze is glazed and his bones are stones, and the ruins in the south he calls his home. I made the mistake of raiding his bed, and now I lie with the dead instead.

Reward: +(4/8/12/16/20)% Damage with Overpower Abilities

Star-Crossed Lovers

My lover lived in the Petrified Valley and l, in the Ancient Pearl. To Eresos I had to go in order to see my girl. But there was a sonorous crack halfway through, and blue was what I reaped. The wooden behemoth groaned and creaked, and at the bottom of the river we began to sleep.

Reward: +(10/20/30/40/50)% CRIT Damage while Full Health

To the Edge of the World

From the Mastic Farm, follow the coast east. Keep going till the land's existence does cease. Tucked away in this cave, I watch sails go by. They left me here, to rest and to die.

Reward: +(2/4/6/8/10)% CRIT Chance while Full Health