Ancient Evil: Player Planning Briefing

What are the two main areas of the map and how do I reach the dark side?

The map is split into a bright city that starts at the Temple of Apollo spawn and extends through the Marketplace, treasuries and Amphitheater, and a dark half that includes the River of Sorrow, Cliff Ruins, Python Pass inside a massive dead serpent, and the Center of the World, which can only be entered while riding Pegasus.

Portals that connect the bright and dark halves become active after you free the Pack‑a‑Punch machine, allowing movement between them without Pegasus.

How do I turn on the power and open the lower city?

Chaos maps lack a traditional power switch; instead you must discover the Sentinel Artifact in the Amphitheater, activate it, survive the ensuing lockdown, and Pegasus will arrive, opening the lower city and prompting the Oracle to give hints.

Once Pegasus is present, you can ride it to the River of Sorrow and begin the steps needed for Pack‑a‑Punch.

What is the exact sequence to unlock Pack‑a‑Punch?

First, claim the Golden Bridle from its pedestal, which also awakens a six‑armed Gegenees that you must defeat.

How do I acquire and upgrade the Hands of the Gods?

Each Hand (Charon, Gaia, Hemera, Ouranos) is found dormant at its god’s shrine; you awaken it and then progress through Fallen, Redeemed and Exalted tiers by completing per‑god quests such as drinking obols, planting seedlings, using mirrors of light, and shooting zombies into the sky.

Reaching Exalted tier for all four Hands represents one of the longest armament projects in the mode.

What elite enemies and bosses should I expect?

The elite roster is anchored by six‑armed Gegenees giants equipped with swords, shields and exploding spears, which appear alongside Spartoi skeletons, elemental Catalysts and Blightfathers.

What is the main quest flow and can I solo it?

The “Greek Tragedy” quest requires about a dozen steps involving god‑statue rituals, sundial interactions and Amphitheater sharpshooting to open a portal to Mount Olympus, where Perseus is encountered.

After shooting down Pegasus and defeating Perseus in two phases, the ending reveals Medusa as the freed Oracle; the map can be completed solo, especially when all four Hands are obtained.