Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Xerxes, Artabanus and Artaxerxes are Persian historical figures. Some of them feature in the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey DLC, Legacy of the First Blade - Episode 1. But who were they really based on? Here we tell the story of Xerxes’ demise, and the rise Artaxerxes.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey imagery: Ubisoft. God of War imagery: Santa Monica Studios/Sony. Footage via Storyblocks. Narrated by Lawrence “Masako X” Simpson.

More on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Legacy of the First Blade from Ubisoft.com:

“Continue your odyssey in the first DLC, Legacy of the First Blade, and encounter the legend who first wielded the assassin's Hidden Blade. Discover new stories and enemies as you upgrade your Spartan hero with enhanced gear and brand new abilities.”

More on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, via Ubisoft.com:

“Write your own epic odyssey and become a legendary Spartan hero. Forge your destiny in a world on the brink of tearing itself apart. Influence how history unfolds in an ever-changing world shaped by your choices.”