Navigating the vast open world of Assassin's Creed Odyssey often leads players into intricate narrative webs where tracking down specific targets can prove exceptionally challenging. During the early chapters of the game, the quest titled Snake in the Grass forces players to hunt down the mysterious and deceptive character named Elpenor. Because the game intentionally removes quest markers during this phase of the investigation, finding his exact hiding spot requires a keen understanding of regional clues and local geography.
Initiating the Hunt in Phokis
The journey to uncover Elpenor begins shortly after your tense initial meeting with him, where his true treacherous intentions are finally revealed to the player. Following a brief ambush by his personal guards, you are left to explore the mountainous terrain of Phokis without a direct waypoint guiding your path. To gather your initial bearings, you must pay close attention to dialogue clues that suggest his strong connection to local structures.
Many players find themselves stuck searching near major settlements or public temples in the region without finding any physical trace of the target. Instead, the narrative expects you to look for a location that heavily matches the ominous themes mentioned during your previous conversations. Moving away from the main roads will yield better results as you push deeper into the wilderness.
Finding the Snake Temple Location
To pinpoint the exact location of the target, you must guide your character toward the northern mountain ranges of the Phokis region. Specifically, Elpenor has entrenched himself inside a heavily fortified sub-region known appropriately as the Valley of the Snakes. Approaching this area will reveal a landmark designated on your world map as the Snake Temple, which serves as a major cult stronghold.
The area surrounding the temple is actively patrolled by high-level guards, making a direct frontal assault highly dangerous for under-leveled players. Utilizing Ikaros to scout from above will help you identify the layout of the camp and the density of the enemy forces. Safely navigating the perimeter allows you to map out the hidden entry points leading directly into the heart of the ravine.
Entering the Hiding Spot and Completing the Quest
Elpenor is not standing out in the open courtyard of the temple; instead, he has retreated deep inside a dark cave network located at the back of the camp. You can choose to systematically eliminate the guards outside using stealth tactics or simply sneak past them using the abundant foliage for cover. Once you breach the mouth of the cavern, a short cutscene will trigger to confirm you have successfully reached the target.
Engaging Elpenor in combat requires careful dodging, as he utilizes swift attacks and pocket smoke bombs to disorient the player during the duel. After defeating him, confirming the kill will reward you with crucial narrative items, including a mysterious cult fragment and his personal robes. These items are vital for advancing the overarching storyline and unlocking the next major chapter of your Odyssey.
