{"id":398695,"date":"2026-06-07T06:05:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T06:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=398695"},"modified":"2026-06-07T06:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T06:05:48","slug":"should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I fight Deimos on the mountain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#Should_I_Fight_Deimos_on_the_Mountain\" title=\"Should I Fight Deimos on the Mountain?\">Should I Fight Deimos on the Mountain?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#Understanding_Deimos_and_the_Games_Storyline\" title=\"Understanding Deimos and the Game&#8217;s Storyline\">Understanding Deimos and the Game&#8217;s Storyline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#The_Consequences_of_Fighting_Deimos\" title=\"The Consequences of Fighting Deimos\">The Consequences of Fighting Deimos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#1_What_happens_if_I_fight_Deimos\" title=\"1. What happens if I fight Deimos?\">1. What happens if I fight Deimos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#2_How_do_I_save_Deimos\" title=\"2. How do I save Deimos?\">2. How do I save Deimos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#3_Is_Deimos_a_bad_guy\" title=\"3. Is Deimos a bad guy?\">3. Is Deimos a bad guy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#4_What_should_I_say_to_Deimos_on_the_mountain\" title=\"4. What should I say to Deimos on the mountain?\">4. What should I say to Deimos on the mountain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#5_Can_I_avoid_fighting_Deimos_the_first_time_I_meet_them\" title=\"5. Can I avoid fighting Deimos the first time I meet them?\">5. Can I avoid fighting Deimos the first time I meet them?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#6_Who_is_Deimos_in_relation_to_Kratos\" title=\"6. Who is Deimos in relation to Kratos?\">6. Who is Deimos in relation to Kratos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#7_How_do_I_convince_Deimos_to_stop_fighting\" title=\"7. How do I convince Deimos to stop fighting?\">7. How do I convince Deimos to stop fighting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#8_Is_it_better_to_play_as_Kassandra_or_Alexios\" title=\"8. Is it better to play as Kassandra or Alexios?\">8. Is it better to play as Kassandra or Alexios?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#9_Can_Deimos_be_turned_good\" title=\"9. Can Deimos be turned good?\">9. Can Deimos be turned good?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#10_What_is_Deimos_weakness\" title=\"10. What is Deimos&#8217; weakness?\">10. What is Deimos&#8217; weakness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#11_Should_I_kill_Nikolaos\" title=\"11. Should I kill Nikolaos?\">11. Should I kill Nikolaos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#12_How_do_I_damage_Deimos_in_combat\" title=\"12. How do I damage Deimos in combat?\">12. How do I damage Deimos in combat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#13_Is_killing_Deimos_canon\" title=\"13. Is killing Deimos canon?\">13. Is killing Deimos canon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#14_Who_killed_Deimos_in_God_of_War\" title=\"14. Who killed Deimos in God of War?\">14. Who killed Deimos in God of War?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/should-i-fight-deimos-on-the-mountain\/#15_Can_I_save_Phoibe\" title=\"15. Can I save Phoibe?\">15. Can I save Phoibe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Fight_Deimos_on_the_Mountain\"><\/span>Should I Fight Deimos on the Mountain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To answer the question directly, <strong>refusing to fight Deimos<\/strong> on the mountain is the key to achieving a <strong>happy ending<\/strong> in the game, as fighting them will lead to the death of your mother and force you to kill Deimos. By choosing the most <strong>passive options<\/strong> in the dialogue and refusing to fight, you can offer Deimos your <strong>spear<\/strong>, leading to a breakdown and ultimately, a <strong>family reunion<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Deimos_and_the_Games_Storyline\"><\/span>Understanding Deimos and the Game&#8217;s Storyline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The decision of whether to fight Deimos or not is pivotal in the storyline of <strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Odyssey<\/strong>, a game known for its <strong>interactive narrative<\/strong> and <strong>player choice<\/strong>. This choice is influenced by the player&#8217;s actions throughout the game, particularly in how they interact with Deimos and other characters, affecting the <strong>game&#8217;s ending<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Consequences_of_Fighting_Deimos\"><\/span>The Consequences of Fighting Deimos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fighting Deimos will lead to a <strong>tragic outcome<\/strong>, where the player is forced to kill Deimos after they kill the player&#8217;s mother, Myrrine. This outcome can be avoided by <strong>refusing to fight<\/strong> and instead, choosing dialogue options that highlight the <strong>manipulation by the Cult<\/strong>, such as telling Deimos, &#8220;<strong>The Cult is using you<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>I don&#8217;t want to fight you<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_happens_if_I_fight_Deimos\"><\/span>1. What happens if I fight Deimos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fighting Deimos will result in the death of your mother and you will be forced to kill Deimos, leading to a <strong>bad ending<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_do_I_save_Deimos\"><\/span>2. How do I save Deimos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To save Deimos, you should <strong>refuse to fight<\/strong> them on the mountain, choose the option &#8220;<strong>I don&#8217;t want to fight you<\/strong>&#8220;, and offer them your <strong>spear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_Deimos_a_bad_guy\"><\/span>3. Is Deimos a bad guy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Deimos, born Alexios or Kassandra depending on the player&#8217;s choice, is initially portrayed as the <strong>main antagonist<\/strong> but can be saved and redeemed through the player&#8217;s choices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_should_I_say_to_Deimos_on_the_mountain\"><\/span>4. What should I say to Deimos on the mountain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You should tell Deimos, &#8220;<strong>The Cult is using you<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>I don&#8217;t want to fight you<\/strong>&#8221; to avoid fighting and potentially save them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_I_avoid_fighting_Deimos_the_first_time_I_meet_them\"><\/span>5. Can I avoid fighting Deimos the first time I meet them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>refusing to fight<\/strong> Deimos the first time you meet can put you on the path to a <strong>happy ending<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Who_is_Deimos_in_relation_to_Kratos\"><\/span>6. Who is Deimos in relation to Kratos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Deimos is <strong>Kratos&#8217; brother<\/strong>, taken by the gods at a young age, and plays a significant role in Kratos&#8217; backstory.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_do_I_convince_Deimos_to_stop_fighting\"><\/span>7. How do I convince Deimos to stop fighting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Telling Deimos, &#8220;<strong>You don&#8217;t need the Cult<\/strong>&#8221; and offering them your <strong>spear<\/strong> can convince them to stop fighting and lead to a <strong>breakdown<\/strong> and eventual <strong>reconciliation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Is_it_better_to_play_as_Kassandra_or_Alexios\"><\/span>8. Is it better to play as Kassandra or Alexios?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The choice between <strong>Kassandra and Alexios<\/strong> comes down to <strong>personal preference<\/strong>, but playing as Kassandra allows for the canonical storyline where Alexios is Deimos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_Deimos_be_turned_good\"><\/span>9. Can Deimos be turned good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Deimos can be <strong>turned good<\/strong> by refusing to fight them and making certain choices in the conversation, leading to a <strong>redemption arc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_Deimos_weakness\"><\/span>10. What is Deimos&#8217; weakness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Deimos&#8217; weakness is not explicitly stated in terms of combat, but their <strong>emotional vulnerability<\/strong> to the truth about the Cult and their past can be considered a weakness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Should_I_kill_Nikolaos\"><\/span>11. Should I kill Nikolaos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Killing Nikolaos will prevent him from reuniting with you later and affects the ending, making it a significant choice in the game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_How_do_I_damage_Deimos_in_combat\"><\/span>12. How do I damage Deimos in combat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using a combination of <strong>swords, blunts, spears<\/strong>, and <strong>fire arrows<\/strong> can be effective in damaging Deimos, along with utilizing <strong>assigned abilities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Is_killing_Deimos_canon\"><\/span>13. Is killing Deimos canon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>canon ending<\/strong> involves Kassandra reconciling with her family, Deimos being dead, and certain other characters surviving, depending on the player&#8217;s choices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Who_killed_Deimos_in_God_of_War\"><\/span>14. Who killed Deimos in God of War?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the God of War series, Deimos was killed by <strong>Thanatos<\/strong>, the personification of death, after enduring significant physical and psychological torture.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Can_I_save_Phoibe\"><\/span>15. Can I save Phoibe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, Phoibe&#8217;s death is a <strong>story-driven event<\/strong> and cannot be avoided, serving as a motivator for the protagonist&#8217;s quest against the Cult of Kosmos.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should I Fight Deimos on the Mountain? To answer the question directly, refusing to fight Deimos on the mountain is the key to achieving a happy ending in the game, as fighting them will lead to the death of your mother and force you to kill Deimos. 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