In Assassin's Creed Odyssey, tracking down members of the Cult of Kosmos is essential for clearing the map and earning legendary rewards. Among the formidable targets in the Heroes of the Cult branch is Belos The Beast of Sparta, a fierce gladiator. Finding his exact location requires players to travel to the outer reaches of the Aegean world and enter the combat arena.
Locating the Pephka Arena on the Map
Belos does not roam the open countryside or hide inside heavily guarded forts like many other cultists. Instead, he is permanently located within the Pephka Arena, situated on the island of Pephka in the far southeastern corner of the world map. Players can reach this region by taking command of the Adrestia and sailing southeast toward the island of Crete.
Once you arrive at Pephka, head directly to Pirate Point along the northeastern coast. You will discover the Arena hub nestled inside a deep coastal bay surrounded by rugged terrain. Interacting with the arena manager near the entrance will unlock fast travel for future visits.
How to Unlock and Challenge Belos
To confront Belos, you must participate in the scheduled gladiatorial matches managed at the arena. He serves as one of the elite arena champions that players must challenge directly in combat. You can speak with the arena organizer standing outside the gates to select your opponent.
Select Belos from the list of available opponents to trigger the duel inside the combat pit. If he is not immediately listed as active, completing preliminary fighter challenges will quickly expose his option. Entering the pit puts you face-to-face with this fearsome Spartan warrior.
Combat Strategies for Defeating the Beast
Belos relies heavily on aggressive melee attacks and heavy weapon swings to overwhelm his adversaries. Utilizing quick dodges and well-timed parries will create vital openings in his guard during combat. Maintaining mobility prevents him from trapping your character against the outer walls of the arena ring.
Incorporating high-damage abilities like Hero Strike and Overpower Attacks will significantly shorten the duel. Ranged bow shots equipped with elemental damage can also chip away at his health bar from a safe distance. Once his health reaches zero, confirming the kill removes another Cultist from your list.
Rewards Earned After Eliminating Belos
Defeating Belos awards a piece of legendary gear from the Spartan War Hero armor set. Additionally, defeating him grants valuable experience points and advances your progress toward hunting down the branch Sage. Clearing him from the Cult menu brings you one step closer to unmasking the ultimate leader of Kosmos.
