Assassin's Creed Origins: The Best Weapons And How To Unlock Them

When playing Assassin's Creed Origins you will soon realize just how big a part the weapons play in this game. You will face combat everywhere throughout this open world, and it is important to carry the best weapons possible to be victorious in every situation. Some can be found and others are bought, but they all allow you to achieve your goal of defeating any enemy that stands in your path.

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The best weapons in the game are decided based on their stats and perks, as these two things combined make them both powerful and useful. The types of weapons you choose to use will depend on your playstyle as you decide what suits you best in the middle of combat!

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25 Conductor of Souls (Sword)

You can earn the Conductor of Souls by completing one normal fight in The Trial of the Gods. This weapon hits hard and is easy enough to acquire when you are a decent way into the game.

It might take a few weeks until you can finally unlock it during the trials, but it is worth the wait as it will grant you a bit of health after a kill.

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24 Was Scepter (Scepter)

Though Scepters as a weapon type tend to be on the lower end of damage output, there are a few that you should make an exception for and the Was Scepter is one of them. Despite its name, this weapon is described as having been wielded by the God Of Death himself, Anubis.

To get your hands on it, you'll need to complete the Trials Of The Gods timed event, specifically the Scepter fight.

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23 Humbaba's Fang (Regular Sword)

Though these types of swords bear a striking resemblance to paddles, you don't use them to canoe down the Nile. This couldn't be more true for the one known as Humbaba's Fang which is said to have been created by the historical figure Gilgamesh after he carved it from the tooth of a villainous giant.

If you want to wield this piece of dental work, you'll need a lot of luck since it can only be obtained by purchasing Heka Chests from the Nomad's Bazaar.

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22 The Fourth Plague (Warrior Bow)

The precision of The Fourth Plague is unlike anything you will have ever experienced before, and that is why it is so highly recommended by players. You can add it to your inventory by eliminating a Phylakes named Galatian, and it can be a challenging task.

It deals a lot of damage as it is an amazing warrior bow, which is why it might be in your best interest to seek out this fight. You can even use it to avenge a child who was attacked by bandits.

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21 Ultima Blade (Sword)

The Ultima Blade is a legendary sword that can be found in the base game after you complete the quest called A Gift from the Gods. It not only helps you regenerate adrenaline more quickly, but it will also grant you some health after a critical hit.

The design of this blade draws the eye and was part of a collaboration with Final Fantasy XV, for those who are fans of this franchise as well.

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20 Composite Bow (Light Bow)

The Composite Bow is a light bow that may not be as sophisticated as some others, but it will help you throughout the entirety of the game. It can be acquired by killing a Phylakes called Half Horn, and it is one of the fastest bows in the game.

This bow is great for those with an eye for accuracy, as after every hit some of your health will be regenerated.

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19 Ippei Blade (Katana)

Even though Assassin's Creed Origins works hard to maintain historical accuracy, the availability of DLCs can completely mess with that. One way they do so is by adding in the Ippei Blade, a katana-like weapon that was contextually added into the Animus by the user, Layla Hassan.

It's easy to get this weapon provided you're willing to pay the price. Just purchase the For Honor Pack DLC from the store.

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18 Ripper (Sickle Sword)

If you visit Reda at the Nomad’s Bazaar then you might be lucky enough to pick up a sickle sword called the Ripper, which looks amazing with the Isu Armor. It will cause your opponent to bleed and inflict a high amount of damage after a successful critical hit, as well as grant you some health.

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17 Bow Of Ra (Light Bow)

One of the most notable aspects of Egyptian mythology is its huge pantheon of deities ranging all across the alignment spectrum. Ra was viewed as a benevolent being who is said to have wielded a bow that carried the very fire of the sun within it.

To gain possession of such a godly item, you'll need to complete the Animus memory known as The Greater Good.

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16 Aten’s End (Spear)

Aten’s End is a spear that can be earned after completing the quest called The Curse of the Pharaohs. It is given to you after you defeat Tutankhamun in the last DLC that was released for this game.

It is great for a spear with high max damage and an amazing combo multiplier, but the Health on Kill perk comes in handy when facing off against high-level opponents.

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