AC Origins Curse of the Pharaohs is an action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It is an expansion pack for the base game Assassin's Creed Origins. The expansion was released on March 13, 2018, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Curse of the Pharaohs takes place four years after the events of the main game and introduces a new storyline involving ancient Egyptian mythology and undead pharaohs. The player controls Bayek, the protagonist of the base game, as he investigates a series of mysterious events related to the afterlife and the resurrection of powerful pharaohs. The expansion features a new region called Thebes, which is filled with ancient tombs, temples, and iconic Egyptian landmarks.
Starting when you choose this origin at 1st level, your spellcasting can unleash surges of untamed magic. Once per turn, the DM can have you roll a d20 immediately after you cast a sorcerer spell of 1st level or higher. If you roll a 1, roll on the Wild Magic Surge table to create a magical effect. If that effect is a spell, it is too wild to be affected by your Metamagic, and if it normally requires concentration, it doesn't require concentration in this case; the spell lasts for its full duration.
If that effect is a spell, it is too wild to be affected by your Metamagic, and if it normally requires concentration, it doesn t require concentration in this case; the spell lasts for its full duration. I d like to warn you that a few of these could wreck your campaign, due to doing stuff like having the nearest city razed to the ground, or having it deserted or conquered by Orcs or Undead.
The expansion features a new region called Thebes, which is filled with ancient tombs, temples, and iconic Egyptian landmarks. Players will have to navigate through these locations while battling against powerful enemies and solving intricate puzzles. The curse of the pharaohs plays a significant role in the game's narrative, and players must find a way to lift the curse and restore balance to the afterlife.
DND 5th Edition
Your innate magic comes from the wild forces of chaos that underlie the order of creation. You might have endured exposure to some form of raw magic, perhaps through a planar portal leading to Limbo, the Elemental Planes, or the mysterious Far Realm. Perhaps you were blessed by a powerful fey creature or marked by a demon. Or your magic could be a fluke of your birth, with no apparent cause or reason. However it came to be, this chaotic magic churns within you, waiting for any outlet.
Source: Player's Handbook
Wild Magic Surge
Starting when you choose this origin at 1st level, your spellcasting can unleash surges of untamed magic. Once per turn, the DM can have you roll a d20 immediately after you cast a sorcerer spell of 1st level or higher. If you roll a 1, roll on the Wild Magic Surge table to create a magical effect. If that effect is a spell, it is too wild to be affected by your Metamagic, and if it normally requires concentration, it doesn't require concentration in this case; the spell lasts for its full duration.
Tides of Chaos
Starting at 1st level, you can manipulate the forces of chance and chaos to gain advantage on one attack roll, ability check, or saving throw. Once you do so, you must finish a long rest before you can use this feature again.
Any time before you regain the use of this feature, the DM can have you roll on the Wild Magic Surge table immediately after you cast a sorcerer spell of 1st level or higher. You then regain the use of this feature.
Bend Luck
Starting at 6th level, you have the ability to twist fate using your wild magic. When another creature you can see makes an attack roll, an ability check, or a saving throw, you can use your reaction and spend 2 sorcery points to roll 1d4 and apply the number rolled as a bonus or penalty (your choice) to the creature's roll. You can do so after the creature rolls but before any effects of the roll occur.
Controlled Chaos
At 14th level, you gain a modicum of control over the surges of your wild magic. Whenever you roll on the Wild Magic Surge table, you can roll twice and use either number.
Spell Bombardment
Beginning at 18th level, the harmful energy of your spells intensifies. When you roll damage for a spell and roll the highest number possible on any of the dice, choose one of those dice, roll it again and add that roll to the damage. You can use the feature only once per turn.
| Wild Magic Surge | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| d100 | Effect | d100 | Effect |
| 01-02 | Roll on this table at the start of each of your turns for the next minute, ignoring this result on subsequent rolls. | 51-52 | A spectral shield hovers near you for the next minute, granting you a +2 bonus to AC and immunity to Magic Missile. |
| 03-04 | For the next minute, you can see any invisible creature if you have line of sight to it. | 53-54 | You are immune to being intoxicated by alcohol for the next 5d6 days. |
| 05-06 | A modron chosen and controlled by the DM appears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of you, then disappears I minute later. | 55-56 | Your hair falls out but grows back within 24 hours. |
| 07-08 | You cast Fireball as a 3rd-level spell centered on yourself. | 57-58 | For the next minute, any flammable object you touch that isn't being worn or carried by another creature bursts into flame. |
| 09-10 | You cast Magic Missile as a 5th-level spell. | 59-60 | You regain your lowest-level expended spell slot. |
| 11-12 | Roll a d10. Your height changes by a number of inches equal to the roll. If the roll is odd, you shrink. If the roll is even, you grow. | 61-62 | For the next minute, you must shout when you speak. |
| 13-14 | You cast Confusion centered on yourself. | 63-64 | You cast Fog Cloud centered on yourself. |
| 15-16 | For the next minute, you regain 5 hit points at the start of each of your turns. | 65-66 | Up to three creatures you choose within 30 feet of you take 4d10 lightning damage. |
| 17-18 | You grow a long beard made of feathers that remains until you sneeze, at which point the feathers explode out from your face. | 67-68 | You are frightened by the nearest creature until the end of your next turn. |
| 19-20 | You cast Grease centered on yourself. | 69-70 | Each creature within 30 feet of you becomes invisible for the next minute. The invisibility ends on a creature when it attacks or casts a spell. |
| 21-22 | Creatures have disadvantage on saving throws against the next spell you cast in the next minute that involves a saving throw. | 71-72 | You gain resistance to all damage for the next minute. |
| 23-24 | Your skin turns a vibrant shade of blue. A Remove Curse spell can end this effect. | 73-74 | A random creature within 60 feet of you becomes poisoned for 1d4 hours. |
| 25-26 | An eye appears on your forehead for the next minute. During that time, you have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. | 75-76 | You glow with bright light in a 30-foot radius for the next minute. Any creature that ends its turn within 5 feet of you is blinded until the end of its next turn. |
| 27-28 | For the next minute, all your spells with a casting time of 1 action have a casting time of 1 bonus action. | 77-78 | You cast Polymorph on yourself. If you fail the saving throw, you turn into a sheep for the spell's duration. |
| 29-30 | You teleport up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space of your choice that you can see. | 79-80 | Illusory butterflies and flower petals flutter in the air within 10 feet of you for the next minute. |
| 31-32 | You are transported to the Astral Plane until the end of your next turn, after which time you return to the space you previously occupied or the nearest unoccupied space if that space is occupied. | 81-82 | You can take one additional action immediately. |
| 33-34 | Maximize the damage of the next damaging spell you cast within the next minute. | 83-84 | Each creature within 30 feet of you takes 1d10 necrotic damage. You regain hit points equal to the sum of the necrotic damage dealt. |
| 35-36 | Roll a d10. Your age changes by a number of years equal to the roll. If the roll is odd, you get younger (minimum 1 year old). If the roll is even, you get older. | 85-86 | You cast Mirror Image. |
| 37-38 | 1d6 flumphs controlled by the DM appear in unoccupied spaces within 60 feet of you and are frightened of you. They vanish after 1 minute. | 87-88 | You cast Fly on a random creature within 60 feet of you. |
| 39-40 | You regain 2d10 hit points. | 89-90 | You become invisible for the next minute. During that time, other creatures can't hear you. The invisibility ends if you attack or cast a spell. |
| 41-42 | You turn into a potted plant until the start of your next turn. While a plant, you are incapacitated and have vulnerability to all damage. If you drop to 0 hit points, your pot breaks, and your form reverts. | 91-92 | If you die within the next minute, you immediately come back to life as if by the Reincarnate spell. |
| 43-44 | For the next minute, you can teleport up to 20 feet as a bonus action on each of your turns. | 93-94 | Your size increases by one size category for the next minute. |
| 45-46 | You cast Levitate on yourself. | 95-96 | You and all creatures within 30 feet of you gain vulnerability to piercing damage for the next minute. |
| 47-48 | A unicorn controlled by the DM appears in a space within 5 feet of you, then disappears 1 minute later. | 97-98 | You are surrounded by faint, ethereal music for the next minute. |
| 49-50 | You can't speak for the next minute. Whenever you try, pink bubbles float out of your mouth. | 99-00 | You regain all expended sorcery points. |
Along with the new storyline and region, Curse of the Pharaohs introduces new gameplay elements and features. This includes new abilities, weapons, and gear that players can acquire throughout their journey. Players can also level up their character and unlock new skills to enhance their combat and stealth abilities. The expansion has received generally positive reviews from critics and players. The game's visuals, immersive world, and engaging storyline have been praised as standout features. The Curse of the Pharaohs offers a compelling and unique experience within the Assassin's Creed Origins universe. Overall, AC Origins Curse of the Pharaohs is a thrilling expansion that offers players an exciting and immersive journey through ancient Egypt. With its captivating storyline, stunning visuals, and challenging gameplay, it is a must-play for fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise..
Reviews for "The Cultural Significance of AC Origins: Curse of the Pharaohs"
1. John - 2/5
The Curse of the Pharaohs expansion for Assassin's Creed Origins was a major disappointment for me. While I enjoyed the base game and was excited to delve into the Egyptian mythology, this DLC failed to capture my interest. The story felt disjointed and lacked coherence, making it difficult for me to stay engaged. Additionally, the gameplay mechanics felt clunky and repetitive, with limited variety in missions and tasks. Overall, I found it to be a lackluster addition to an otherwise enjoyable game.
2. Sarah - 3/5
As much as I wanted to love the Curse of the Pharaohs expansion for Assassin's Creed Origins, it fell short of my expectations. While the visuals and exploration of ancient Egypt were stunning, the storyline felt dull and lackluster. The missions lacked depth and failed to provide a sense of purpose. Furthermore, the difficulty level felt unbalanced, with some encounters being excessively challenging while others were a breeze. Though the expansion had potential, it ultimately left me wanting more substance and engagement.
3. Alex - 2/5
I was eagerly anticipating the Curse of the Pharaohs expansion for AC Origins, hoping for an immersive and captivating experience. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. The gameplay felt repetitive and uninspiring, with little variation in the tasks and objectives. The new enemies introduced in this DLC were lackluster and did not offer much of a challenge. Additionally, the story seemed disjointed and failed to hold my interest. Overall, I was left feeling underwhelmed and disappointed with this expansion.