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[[File:ACOD_Gorgoneion_Xiphos.png|thumb|250px|Gorgoneion Xiphos]] | [[File:ACOD_Gorgoneion_Xiphos.png|thumb|250px|Gorgoneion Xiphos]] | ||
The '''Gorgoneion Xiphos''' was a legendary [[xiphos]] inspired by the [[Gorgon]] | The '''Gorgoneion Xiphos''' was a legendary [[xiphos]] inspired by the [[Gorgon]] [[Medusa]], a creature in [[Greece|Greek]] [[Greek mythology|mythology]]. | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the xiphos was in the possession of [[the Hydra]], the [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)|Sage]] of the [[Gods of the Aegean Sea]] branch of the [[Cult of Kosmos]]. the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] obtained the xiphos after eliminating the Hydra and his ship ''[[Hyperion]]'' in the [[Aegean Sea]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Gods of the Aegean Sea]]</ref> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the xiphos was in the possession of [[the Hydra]], the [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)|Sage]] of the [[Gods of the Aegean Sea]] branch of the [[Cult of Kosmos]]. the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] obtained the xiphos after eliminating the Hydra and his [[ship]] ''[[Hyperion]]'' in the [[Aegean Sea]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Gods of the Aegean Sea]]</ref> | ||
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| +25% Assassin Damage<br />+40% Adrenaline per CRIT<br />5% Chance to Stun on Melee Hit | | +25% Assassin Damage<br />+40% Adrenaline per CRIT<br />5% Chance to Stun on Melee Hit | ||
| Eliminate [[the Hydra]] | | Eliminate [[the Hydra]] | ||
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|colspan="5"|Listen and hear the lost voices of the ones the Gorgon turned to stone echo in the blade. | |||
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== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
{{Wiki|Gorgoneion}} is a Greek decorative element used as an amulet to ward off evil, depicting the head of a Gorgon. It was a common element used in buildings, on [[shield]]s and even [[coin]]s. True to this, the xiphos' guard depicted a face with [[snake]]s wrapped around it. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 19:16, 27 May 2020
The Gorgoneion Xiphos was a legendary xiphos inspired by the Gorgon Medusa, a creature in Greek mythology.
During the Peloponnesian War, the xiphos was in the possession of the Hydra, the Sage of the Gods of the Aegean Sea branch of the Cult of Kosmos. the Spartan misthios Kassandra obtained the xiphos after eliminating the Hydra and his ship Hyperion in the Aegean Sea.[1]
Weapon statistics
| Rarity | DPS (Lvl 99) | Default Engravings | Availability | |
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| Legendary | 8257 | +25% Assassin Damage +40% Adrenaline per CRIT 5% Chance to Stun on Melee Hit |
Eliminate the Hydra | |
| Description | ||||
| Listen and hear the lost voices of the ones the Gorgon turned to stone echo in the blade. | ||||
Behind the scenes
Gorgoneion is a Greek decorative element used as an amulet to ward off evil, depicting the head of a Gorgon. It was a common element used in buildings, on shields and even coins. True to this, the xiphos' guard depicted a face with snakes wrapped around it.
Gallery
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Concept Art -
Kassandra wielding the Xiphos
