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[[File:ACOD_Hermes'_Kerukeion.png|thumb|Hermes' Kerukeion]] | [[File:ACOD_Hermes'_Kerukeion.png|thumb|Hermes' Kerukeion]] | ||
'''Hermes' Kerukeion''' was a staff believed to have been the ''kerukeion'' | '''Hermes' Kerukeion''' was a staff believed to have been the ''kerukeion'' gifted by the god [[Apollo]] to [[Hermes Trismegistus|Hermes]], the god of trade, trickery and sports in [[Greece|Greek]] [[Greek mythology|mythology]]. | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the spear was in the possession of [[Hippokrates]]. He gave it to the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] after she helped him free a group of [[Slavery|slaves]] held captive at the [[Melanippos' Camp]].<ref name="Patients">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Let My Patients Go]]</ref> | ||
==Weapon statistics== | ==Weapon statistics== | ||
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|Legendary | |Legendary | ||
|8257 | |8257 | ||
| +25% | | +25% Assassin Damage<br />+40% Poison Damage<br />+15% Poison Damage and Buildup | ||
|Complete [[Let My Patients Go]] | |Complete [[Let My Patients Go]] | ||
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!colspan="5"|Description | |||
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|colspan="5"|''Apollo gifted Hermes his kerukeion as an act of friendship. It has come to represent peace ever since.'' | |||
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== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Hermes' Kerukeion, a weapon in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', is listed and functions as a [[spear]] despite being described as a staff in-game. | |||
Kηρύκειον (''kērū́keion'') is Greek for 'herald's wand, herald's staff', and is an alternate name for the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus|caduceus]], the staff Hermes is depicted carrying in numerous artworks. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 18:33, 11 June 2020
Hermes' Kerukeion was a staff believed to have been the kerukeion gifted by the god Apollo to Hermes, the god of trade, trickery and sports in Greek mythology.
During the Peloponnesian War, the spear was in the possession of Hippokrates. He gave it to the Spartan misthios Kassandra after she helped him free a group of slaves held captive at the Melanippos' Camp.[1]
Weapon statistics
| Rarity | DPS (Lvl 99) | Default Engravings | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary | 8257 | +25% Assassin Damage +40% Poison Damage +15% Poison Damage and Buildup |
Complete Let My Patients Go | |
| Description | ||||
| Apollo gifted Hermes his kerukeion as an act of friendship. It has come to represent peace ever since. | ||||
Behind the scenes
Hermes' Kerukeion, a weapon in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, is listed and functions as a spear despite being described as a staff in-game.
Kηρύκειον (kērū́keion) is Greek for 'herald's wand, herald's staff', and is an alternate name for the caduceus, the staff Hermes is depicted carrying in numerous artworks.
Gallery
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Concept art -
Kassandra wielding Hermes' kerukeion
