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Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Upon Typhon’s Crown, Beneath Theseus’s Dream riddle solutions and where to find the Melos Leader's House, Plains of Achilles tablets

How to find and solve the Ainigmata Ostraka.

Upon Typhon's Crown and Beneath Theseus's Dream are the names of the Ainigmata Ostraka puzzles found in the Melos Leader's House and Plains of Achilles areas respectively.

Here on this page then we'll run you through both where to find the Melos Leader's House and Plains of Achilles tablets, as well as the Upon Typhon's Crown and Beneath Theseus's Dream riddle solutions.

If you're looking for more like these, meanwhile, you can of course cycle back to our main Assassin's Creed Odyssey Ainigmata Ostraka locations and puzzles hub, or browse our big list of all Assassin's Creed Odyssey tomb solutions and locations, too.

Melos Leader's House tablet location and Upon Typhon's Crown riddle solution

This ostraka can be found in the Leader's House on Melos. It's located northwest of Black Crescent, due south of the Synchronization Point. The tablet is on a small balcony at the top of the residence.

Melos Leader's House tablet location

Riddle clue: Stand atop where leaders dwell and you will see my isle. Typhon's Revenge is where I am - come visit for a while. Scale the mountain forged of fire, for at its peak I sit. But fear the smog and doom and heat, for they will test your grit.

Upon Typhon's Crown riddle solution

Head to Typhon's Revenge, a volcanic isle just X of the main island of Melos. Be careful of lava, and climb to the mountain's peak to find a solitary spartan helmet. With it, you'll find your reward: boosted Damage with Heavy Weapons.


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Plains of Achilles tablet location and Beneath Theseus's Dream riddle solution

This stone tablet can be found in the Pirate Hideout, which is on the south coast of the Plains of Achilles in Skyros. You'll find it up on a hide platform under a canopy to the west of the hideout.

Plains of Achilles tablet location

Riddle clue: In Boulder Bay atop the highest peak look in the south for what you seek. Under the stone arch where Theseus died, deep in waters is where I reside.

Beneath Theseus's Dream riddle solution

This one is a bit cheeky as the thing you need to find isn't right under the archway at all, but further into the lake. Head to Boulder Bay and dive down to find a broken boat at the bottom. Interact near it to claim your reward: boosted Damage with Overpower Abilities.

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