assassin's creed odyssey how to drop bodies

How do you drop bodies in Assassin's Creed Odyssey? It's actually very simple, but the game never really tells you what button to press.

When you've killed a human enemy and you want to ditch the body in a bush so that it won't be found by patrolling guards, the game tells you to hold down triangle in order to pick the body up. But how do you drop it?

Assassin's Creed Odyssey - How do drop bodies

You can drop bodies in Assassin's Creed Odyssey by performing basic actions such as attacking or dodging, but this isn't ideal as the body usually flops to one side.

To drop a body properly, simply push R2. This will make Alexios or Kassandra drop the body just behind them, so that you can easily place it exactly where you want.

Looking for more help with Assassin's Creed Odyssey? Check out or full skills and abilities guide for advice on how to spend your skill points. Or see our full mercenaries guide for tips on how to get the best out of the game's toughest enemies. And if you're brand new to the game, take a look at our beginner's guide for useful hints and tricks.