Assassin's Creed is a role-playing game that (spoiler) revolves around assassins. A well-prepared player will want to brush up on the equipment sets that will give them the best assassination skills.

Most AC veterans will agree that there is nothing more satisfying that wiping out an entire fort without any enemies even realizing you were there. A great player will utilize the stealth mechanism to their advantage and attack enemies from the pushes, earning a reputation as the silent assassin. These three builds give the player the best advantage when it comes to being a master assassin.

3. Spartan Warrior

AC Odyssey Gameplay- Spartan Warrior Build

While maybe not a true assassin’s build, let me tell you why this armor and weaponry set is still a viable and effective build to use. To begin, this set is the most immersive in the game, as it allows the player to feel like a genuine Spartan warrior. The reason I included it in this list is because it actually offers some boost to the CRIT chance and CRIT damage, which is generally associated with the assassin’s play style. Additionally, it also gives a 20% boost to All Damage, which bolsters the assassination stats as well. For this reason, I suggest this build to players who are looking for an immersive experience, giving themselves a solid melee build with an assassination boost to boot.

What this build excels at:

• Melee
• CRIT boost
• Aesthetics

Build details:

• Spartan War Hero Helmet: +25% Warrior damage/+40% Damage on Athenian soldiers
• Spartan War Hero Gauntlets: +25% Warrior damage/+10% CRIT chance
• Spartan War Hero Armor: +25% Warrior damage/+50% CRIT damage
• Spartan War Hero Belt: +25% Warrior damage/+20% Damage with Overpower abilities
• Spartan War Hero Boots: +25% Warrior damage/+10% All Damage
• The Sword of Kings: +25% Warrior damage/+10% All Damage/50% Melee charging speed
• Harpe of Perseus: +25% Hunter damage/+50% CRIT Damage/-25% Cooldown duration for all abilities

2. Pirate Build

AC Odyssey Gameplay- Pirate Build

As previously discussed, the coveted CRIT boost is an essential part of any assassin’s build. This build not only excels with CRIT boost, it provides a literal 100% CRIT chance, while adding in a 100% CRIT damage as well. On top of all that, the pirate set provides for a 150% assassination damage boost. All of this adds up to be an impressive assassin’s build, allowing the player to stay in shadows with the confidence of being a lethal force. This build is particularly fun to play with because the player can take down enemies that are much stronger, allowing the player to progress quickly and take out strong opponents without much of a thought.

What this build excels in:

• CRIT boost
• Assassinations
• Take out stronger opponents

Build details:

• Pirate Hood: +25% Assassin damage/+20% CRIT Chance while full health
• Pirate Gauntlets: +25% Assassin damage/+50% CRIT damage
• Pirate Armor: +25% Assassin damage/+50% Adrenaline on assassination klill
• Pirate Waistband: +25% Assassin damage/+10% CRIT chance
• Pirate Treads: +25% Assassin damage/+20% CRIT Chance while full health
• Xiphos of Dionysos: +25% Assassin damage/+50% CRIT Damage/+20% damage with Hero Strike ability
• Any bow that adds CRIT chance

1. Poison Assassin

AC Odyssey Gameplay- Poison Assassin Build

Wow, this build is just a blast to use. I think poison is an assassin’s best friend. Coming with a +175% boost to assassination damage, this set is by far the best in that regard. In addition to the absurd assassination boost, this build is an absolute force with the poison damage. The player is able to inflict passive damage on enemies, giving them the opportunity to move from enemy to enemy very quickly. The poison is also infectious, so it spreads amongst enemies in a close group. If you’re looking for the best way to play AC Odyssey while staying in the shadows as much as possible, this is the premiere build.

What this build excels in:

• Assassinations
• Passive damage
• Prolific in wiping out crowded areas

Build details:

• Viper's Hood: +25% Assassin damage/+10 Seconds Intoxicated duration
• Scaled Torso: +25% Assassin damage/+40% Poison damage
• Venom Gloves: +25% Assassin damage/+50% Elemental buildup
• Slithering Belt: +25% Assassin damage/+40% Poison damage
• Noxious Belt: +25% Assassin damage/+10 Seconds Intoxicated duration
• Arachne's Stingers: +25% Assassin damage/+40% Poison damage
• Fanged Bow: +25% Assassin damage/+40% Poison damage