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A '''Torch of Hypnos''' was a piece of [[Isu]] technology mainly used in and around military camps and outposts inside the simulation of [[Elysium]].
A '''Torch of Hypnos''' was a piece of [[Isu]] technology mainly used in and around military camps and outposts inside the simulation of [[Elysium]].


Named after the god of sleep, [[Hypnos]], these torches constituted a pillar with an [[Apples of Eden]] within its eye, which resided at the summit. The Apple was used to control the minds of [[Persephone]]'s [[human]] subjects.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium]]'' – [[A Lover and A Fighter]]</ref>
Named after the god of sleep, [[Hypnos]], these torches constituted a pillar with an [[Apples of Eden|Apple]] of [[Eden]] within its eye, which resided at the summit. The Apple was used to control the minds of [[Persephone]]'s [[human]] subjects.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium]]'' – [[A Lover and A Fighter]]</ref>


When shot, the Torch gave off a damaging burst of energy, resulting in the destruction of the torch and damage to all individuals in the immediate area.<ref name="Fate of Atlantis">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''The Fate of Atlantis''</ref>
When shot, the Torch gave off a damaging burst of energy, resulting in the destruction of the torch and damage to all individuals in the immediate area.<ref name="Fate of Atlantis">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''The Fate of Atlantis''</ref>


During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] encountered and destroyed numerous Torches of Hypnos during her travels in Elysium.<ref name="Fate of Atlantis" /> The Torches were also utilized in [[Hades (place)|Hades]], the underworld ruled by the [[Isu]] [[Hades]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''</ref>
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] encountered and destroyed numerous Torches of Hypnos during her travels in Elysium.<ref name="Fate of Atlantis" /> The Torches were also utilized in [[Hades (place)|Hades]], the underworld ruled by the [[Isu]] for which it was named, [[Hades]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Destroying a Torch of Hypnos near an inert [[Kolossus]] damages them, but doesn't trigger their activation.
*Destroying a Torch of Hypnos near an inert Kolossus used to damage them while maintaining their deactivated status. However, since the release of Patch 1.3.0, this feature has been removed.<ref>[https://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/2059141-Assassin-s-Creed-Odyssey-1-3-0-Patch-Notes ''Ubisoft Forums'' - ''Assassin's Creed Odyssey'' - 1.3.0 Patch Notes]</ref>
**Since Patch 1.3.0 Kolossi cannot be damaged anymore by destroying Torches of Hypnos.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==

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A Torch of Hypnos

A Torch of Hypnos was a piece of Isu technology mainly used in and around military camps and outposts inside the simulation of Elysium.

Named after the god of sleep, Hypnos, these torches constituted a pillar with an Apple of Eden within its eye, which resided at the summit. The Apple was used to control the minds of Persephone's human subjects.[1]

When shot, the Torch gave off a damaging burst of energy, resulting in the destruction of the torch and damage to all individuals in the immediate area.[2]

During the Peloponnesian War, the Spartan misthios Kassandra encountered and destroyed numerous Torches of Hypnos during her travels in Elysium.[2] The Torches were also utilized in Hades, the underworld ruled by the Isu for which it was named, Hades.[3]

Trivia

  • Destroying a Torch of Hypnos near an inert Kolossus used to damage them while maintaining their deactivated status. However, since the release of Patch 1.3.0, this feature has been removed.[4]

Appearances

References