About Gladiator Arenas — Assassin's Creed Origins eGuide

Total: 7 Bosses

Objective: Win the fight

Reward: XP for each kill

Reward for Nonboss Event: 150 XP

Reward for Boss Event: 500 XP or 750 XP (Elite Boss) and a piece of Legendary gear (see each boss entry)

When Bayek reaches Krokodilopolis in southern Faiyum Oasis, you can unlock the local gladiator arena by completing specific side quests. With access to the first of two arenas, you can go toe to toe with challenging bosses, but first you must complete three events.

The Events

Unlock each boss by completing three events: I, II, and III. You can select these in any order, but you must defeat all three to unlock the corresponding boss.

Each event is split into three waves with three to five soldiers per wave. Wipe out a wave to bring out the next group until you’ve defeated all three waves.

Once the boss is unlocked, Bayek must take down each challenge in order to unlock the next boss event. Each time you defeat a boss, you are given the opportunity to show mercy or kill your opponent. This means you can make Bayek deliver the final blow or not. There are only two bosses at the Krokodilopolis gladiator arena, but once you unlock the second arena in Cyrene, five more bosses become available.

Defeat all the bosses at an arena to unlock Elite events, which are identical to the standard events, but enemies are higher level.

How to Compete

The rules in the gladiator arenas are simple: fight to the death. For each event, Bayek is given a specific weapon and, if possible, a shield. The same equipment is typically used throughout the three events and boss combination. However, on a few occasions, a bow must be used to defeat some challenges.

Shield mode is advised for most of the fights so that you remain on guard with the ability to deflect as many attacks as possible.
Depending on the attack, evading to the side often results in an attack of your own from the side or behind the enemy.
Learn a rival’s combo attacks so that you know when to attack. Evade each strike and start your own combo as the enemy ends his maneuver.
Each type of weapon handles drastically different from the others, so spend some time with them all. The regular sword provides quick strikes and combos. The heavy blunt is slower to hit with but can cause serious damage. The long spear and heavy blade allow for attacks from farther away but leave you vulnerable after a miss.
In many of the events, traps create additional hazards on the battlefield. Ground spikes, spiked pillars, pits, and fire pose risks for all fighters. Always be aware of your surroundings, steering clear whenever possible. Spikes and fire damage Bayek, while falling in a pit is instant death. By placing a trap between you and an opponent, you can catch your breath and regenerate health, though enemies with long-range weapons can still attack. Keep your guard up and be ready to dodge if necessary.

Two events equip Bayek with a warrior bow, which fires multiple arrows with each shot. An ammo rack allows you to restock when arrows run out. In Seleucid, fire braziers allow you to shoot fire arrows at your foes. Simply touch the tip of the arrow to fire.

Use traps around the arena to catch your breath when health gets low. Keep your enemies in view as you move to the opposite side of an object, but beware that anyone carrying a bow can still hit you. Use your shield to block incoming projectiles.

Hyenas, lions, and cobras also appear during a few of the events. Caged animals can be released by busting down a gate, but beware, as they will attack the nearest target. Use this as a distraction when health is low. Cobras may hide inside the bigger urns. Quickly dodge backward when busting them open.

In Seleucid, take advantage of the oil jars that litter the arena. Hit them with fire to injure nearby enemies.

For each wave, we list every enemy that you must defeat along with the traps and animals that are present in the arenas. Extra strategies are given for each boss.