Once you complete the story mission The Big Break, you will unlock The Blind King mission.
If you pre-ordered Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, you gained access to an exclusive mission called The Blind King. This quest introduces a mysterious blind Persian who asks you to be his eyes and explore legendary landmarks across Greece. Completing this mission rewards you with XP, Drachmae, and an Epic gear piece.
This guide will walk you through when The Blind King mission unlocks, where to find each landmark, and how to complete it efficiently.
How to Unlock The Blind King Mission
You can begin The Blind King quest after completing the main story mission The Big Break, which unlocks your ship, The Adrestia. Once you set sail, the quest becomes available in your log.
However, The Blind King has a recommended level of 15, so while you can start it early, you may want to wait until you’re stronger.
Quest Description:
Kassandra happened upon a blind Persian who wished to see the world his friend had told him about in stories. Agreeing to be his “eyes,” she pledged to travel these lands on the beggar’s behalf.
Step 1: Talk to the Blind Man (Artaxerxes)
The Blind King mission can be found at the location highlighted in this image.You will find the blind man beside the temple, praying to a statue.
To start the quest, head to Megaris and find the blind man, Artaxerxes.
Location: West side of the Temple of Apollo in Megara, praying at a statue.
What Happens: He asks for a coin, then explains his wish to see five legendary locations across Greece. Accepting his request advances the quest.
Step 2: Synchronize at Five Legendary Locations
Your task is to visit and synchronize with five major landmarks across Greece. If you have close by landmarks unlocked it is quickest to fast travel to them. Here’s where to find each one:
1. Statue of Zeus – Kephallonia
On Kephallonia you will find the Statue of Zeus.The giant Zeus statue on the starting island is one of the places you need to visit.
Location: The starting island, Kephallonia.
Where to Synchronize: At the tip of Zeus’s outstretched hand.
Tip: If you haven’t synchronized here yet, climb to the top for an easy fast travel point.
2. Statue of Athena – Greater Athens, Attika
The Statue of Athena can be found in Greater Athens.You will find the large Statue of Athena in Greater Athens.
Location: Akropolis Sanctuary in Greater Athens, Attika.
Where to Synchronize: Climb to the top of Athena’s headpiece.
Tip: The area is guarded, so approach cautiously or climb from the back.
3. Akrokorinth – Korinthia
Consult this map to get an idea of the Akrokorinth location.To synchronize at Akrokorinth, climb to the very top of the temple.
Location:Akrokorinth, the highest point in Korinthia.
Where to Synchronize: At the top of the temple on the mountain.
Tip: This area has high-level enemies, so be prepared for a fight or sneak past them.
4. Mount Taygetos – Lakonia
Here is the location of Mount Taygetos.Climb out on the branch pictured here to reach the synchronize location.
Location: Overlooks the Forest of Eurotas in Lakonia.
Where to Synchronize: On the large tree branch extending over the cliff.
Tip: This is an important story location, so visiting it early helps with future quests.
5. Armored Bird – Arkadia
Here is the location of the armored bird.As the name suggests, this location is literally a giant armored bird in mountainside.
Location: A mountain near Stymphalos in Arkadia.
Where to Synchronize: On top of the giant helmeted bird statue.
Tip: The climb is steep, so look for handholds along the statue’s body.
Step 3: Return to Artaxerxes & Claim Rewards
Return to Artaxerxes.Go here to collect your rewards.
Once you’ve synchronized with all five locations, return to Artaxerxes in Megaris. During your conversation, he reveals more about his past and shares the location of Themistokles’s treasure on the Isle of Salamis.
Rewards for Completing The Blind King
Persian Warrior’s Waistband (Epic Armor Piece)
4,125 Drachmae
4,500 XP
With The Blind King quest complete, you’ve earned valuable rewards and explored some of Greece’s most legendary landmarks. If you’re looking for more exclusive missions, check out our guide on The Secrets of Greece—another bonus quest packed with challenges and rewards.
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It was ok but no reward unless all ready got eairly in game when I done the tomb so u can’t finish, I paid a lot of money to get this included and it was rubbish ending.
Sucks that i even started this mission cause i can’t finish it! Already looted the treasure and now its just stuck in my quests!! I hope they fix this!
Sadness becomes reality when you realize you’ve already looted the chest before the quest.completion, so the mission just remains there waiting for nothing, never going to be completed.
Good guide but personally im glad i discovered all the locations myself. Too bad ya cant fall in love with artaxerxes as one of the many options. Also feel bad hes exiled now, wish there was a second quest with him.
Thanks, this really helped a lot!
It was ok but no reward unless all ready got eairly in game when I done the tomb so u can’t finish, I paid a lot of money to get this included and it was rubbish ending.
You paid for a free mission? Yowzer.
Sucks that i even started this mission cause i can’t finish it! Already looted the treasure and now its just stuck in my quests!! I hope they fix this!
Same problem, hopefully 1.0.7 fixes it
This fucking mission disappeared on me. I had it one minute the next I have no idea where it is.
Me too. I even restarted the game and now it’s know where to be found
Sadness becomes reality when you realize you’ve already looted the chest before the quest.completion, so the mission just remains there waiting for nothing, never going to be completed.
Good guide but personally im glad i discovered all the locations myself. Too bad ya cant fall in love with artaxerxes as one of the many options. Also feel bad hes exiled now, wish there was a second quest with him.
Thanks. I do wish there was a longer story arc with him as well.
And a better reward for doing the thing
Yeah. The reward is pretty meh, but that’s true for most of the side quests in Odyssey. #FeelsBadMan