Think you’ve got everything covered when it comes to Assassin’s Creed Origins? Sphinx again. Ancient Egypt is a sprawling place filled with tombs, traps, terrifying enemies and so much more besides that. Which is why you might need some of our Assassin’s Creed Origins tips, especially if you’re intimidated by the sheer scope of it all. After all, even the best assassins can only use their hidden blade to get out of a jam so many times. So, if you need help with crafting, keeping yourself in one piece, or just want the lay of the land before you begin your long, perilous journey anew, this is the place to be.

These Assassin’s Creed Origins tips I wish I knew before I started playing will let you wring every last drop out of this mammoth game, all while turning Bayek into the sort of acrobatic avenger that would cause even the meanest of Pharaohs to cower in fear.