Walkthrough for the quest Writhing Dead in the game Assassin's Creed Odyssey. This page covers all main objectives, key steps, or helpful tips to guide you through the quest smoothly. Whenever possible, the guide points out locations for key items and details interactions with NPCs, among other tips. To ensure maximum clarity, in-game screenshots are included for easy-to-follow visual guidance.
Quest Group: Shadows of Serpents
Category: Odyssey Quest
Prerequisites: To play this quest, you must first complete the quest A Slithery Plea.
Having opened the gate, Alexios rushed in with Bryce to find Ligeia and fight the Writhing Dread.
Petrified Temple
World Map
Kill adds to remove her shield and make her vulnerable to damage. Avoid her sight (orange energy beam) by hiding behind the pillars asap and avoid her another attack (red circles on the ground) by moving a lot. Repeat until she is dead ;-) IMO, a good bow is the best weapon here.
This is one of the artifacts that you need to find in order to complete The Gates of Atlantis.
Rewards: Legendary XP, Legendary Drachmae, Prize of Medusa (Quest Item), Medusa Figurehead, Harpe of Perseus (Legendary Sword)