Multiple choice general knowledge history Who killed Patroclus? Achilles Odysseus Zeus Hector Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation In Homer's Iliad, Hector killed Patroclus during battle. Patroclus had borrowed Achilles' armor and led the Myrmidons into battle while Achilles refused to fight. His death by Hector's hand enraged Achilles and motivated him to return to battle.