Conquer the Norse World: A Viking’s Guide to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Mastery
You chose to carve your legend in England in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Nice choice. Raiding is just the start. To dominate, you must grasp the details of this vast Viking saga. Consider this guide your trusty longboat to becoming a Valhalla legend. We will cover settlement optimization, mythical beasts, and the deadliest gear. Get ready, shield-brother, a wild ride awaits.
I. Fortifying Your Viking Stronghold: Settlement Savvy
Leveling Up Ravensthorpe: From Humble Camp to Thriving Hub
Your settlement, Ravensthorpe, is not just a backdrop for Vikings. It’s the heart of your conquest. Leveling it unlocks vital features and progression. Think of it like a Viking Silicon Valley but with more mead. To hit the coveted Settlement Level 6, you must complete raids and story missions for raw materials. That fuels growth and excitement.
Reaching the Settlement Rank 3 is another milestone. To achieve this rank, build four additional improvements in your village. Check your options, choose wisely, and watch Ravensthorpe thrive. It’s all about strategic planning, Viking style.
Essential Buildings and Upgrades: Raise the Roof (and the Stakes)
The Barracks: Assemble Your Jomsviking Dream Team
Want to lead elite Viking mercenaries? The Barracks is your first stop. After constructing the Forge, this unlocks the ability to recruit Jomsvikings. They are your chosen squad for perilous missions. Success yields rewards. Send them on assignments and watch the loot flow in. Building the Barracks costs 400 Supplies and 30 Raw Materials, a worthy investment that pays dividends.
The Cartographer: Unveiling Hidden Treasures
Once Ravensthorpe hits Rank 3, the Cartographer becomes available for 800 Supplies and 60 Raw Materials. This isn’t a dusty map shop. The Cartographer offers maps to collectibles like Roman Artifacts. Think of it as your treasure map provider guiding you to riches scattered across the land. If you are a completionist, the Cartographer is essential.
The Arsenal: Gear Up for River Raids
Also unlocked at Settlement Level 3, the Arsenal is a hub for River Raids, offering Foreign Supplies. You need these to construct it. This situation feels like a chicken-and-egg paradox. However, it becomes your center for upgrading your River Raids vessel. Think of it as your Viking command center.
River Raids Ship Upgrade: Pimp Your Longboat
Speaking of River Raids, upgrade your longboat to maximize plunder. Go to Vagn at the River Raids Dock in Ravensthorpe. Select “Customize Ship,” then “Cargo Hold Upgrade,” and hold “Upgrade.” This expands your cargo capacity for loot. A larger hold means more Foreign Supplies returned to Ravensthorpe, fueling upgrades.
The Armory: Fine-Tune Your Viking Loadout
The Armory unlocks once you hit Settlement Level 3 and complete your first River Raid. This building allows you to customize loadouts. Switch between gear sets quickly. Want to change from stealth assassin to warrior in seconds? The Armory makes it simple. It’s the ultimate gear-swapping station for any challenge.
Jomsvikings: Your Elite Viking Squad
Recruiting Jomsvikings: Assemble the Best of the Best
Want to boost your raiding parties? Head to the Jomsviking Hall in Ravensthorpe. Recruit Jomsvikings by talking to them and selecting “Recruit.” They are seasoned warriors ready to fight for you. Building your personal Viking army is essential in these times.
Improving Jomsvikings: Train Your Raiders to Legendary Status
Think your Jomsvikings are tough? You can make them tougher. Completing River Raid objectives earns ranks. Upgrading the Hall enhances their abilities. It’s like sending them to Viking boot camp, turning them into unstoppable raiding machines. Better Jomsvikings mean more successful raids with bigger rewards.
II. Legendary Animal Hunts: Taming the Wild Beasts of Valhalla
General Beastly Knowledge: Prepare for a Wild Ride
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla includes raiding monasteries and political intrigue but also features mythical creatures. Prepare to face 11 Legendary Animals in Norse-Anglo territory. These foes are formidable, among the game’s toughest enemies. Ensure Eivor is powerful and skilled before tracking them down. These hunts test your Viking skills.
Why hunt these beasts? The rewards are as legendary as the creatures themselves. Defeating mythic beasts grants unique trophies and resources. These boss fights challenge your combat skills, but victories are worth the effort. It’s extreme Viking trophy hunting with mythical flair.
Remember, these aren’t ordinary animals; they are mythical creatures, rich with fantasy. Expect battles that exceed simple combat experiences. You face beasts from Norse legends, so prepare for anything. These hunts bring epic fantasy into the gritty Viking reality of Valhalla.
Location and Difficulty Spotlight: Know Your Prey
The Bloodied Peaks Elk: A Starter Beast
Want to start legendary animal hunting? The Bloodied Peaks Elk is a great option. Located in Rygjafylke, this majestic beast is easy to find and defeat. Consider it your introductory boss fight among mythical hunts. It’s a good warm-up before confronting more terrifying creatures lurking in shadows.
Steinbjörn: The Jotunheim Juggernaut
For a true test, seek Steinbjörn in Jotunheim after completing Asgard’s story arc. Steinbjörn is the most difficult legendary animal in the game. Located north of the synchronization point, it poses challenges for even seasoned warriors. Conquering Steinbjörn earns immense bragging rights and rewards.
Legendary Deer & Coyote: Wrong Game, Viking
The content mentions a Legendary Deer in “Big Valley, near Black Bone Forest of Red Dead Redemption II.” It also refers to a Legendary Coyote “in the Scarlett Meadows region.” Unless Eivor found a cowboy adventure, these locations reference the wrong game entirely. Let’s focus on Valhalla’s legendary animal hunts.
Legendary Animal Loot: Spoils of the Hunt
Deer Trinket: A Trophy of the Hunt
While confused about the Red Dead Redemption deer, let’s assume Valhalla has a legendary deer-like creature. Hunting this beast should net a Deer Trinket. These trinkets provide bonuses or can be traded for goods. Consider it a functional souvenir from your legendary hunt.
Legendary Bear Pelt: Trading… in Saint-Denis? Hold On…
The content mentions selling a Legendary Bear Pelt in Saint-Denis. Saint-Denis is not in Viking England. In Valhalla, you’ll find pelts from legendary bears to trade. But avoid those incorrect references to verify your hunts strong in Norse tradition.
Let’s keep Vikings and cowboys apart. Merchants roam Ravensthorpe, not Wild West towns. They deserve separate worlds.
III. Gearing Up for Glory: Equipment Essentials
Armor: Dress to Impress (and Survive)
The Pinnacle of Protection: Debatable Best Armor
Discussion surrounds “best armor” in Valhalla. Some claim the “Sauron set” is the best (not official). Others prefer the Dublin Champion set for ranged combat. “Best” armor varies with your playstyle. Explore options that fit your Viking approach.
Dublin Champion Set: Ranged and Stealth Supremacy
Favor ranged attacks? The Dublin Champion set excels at boosting damage. Use it for stealthy takedowns. It’s ideal for sniping from roofs or eliminating targets silently. This set could be your Viking style statement.
Weapons: Arm Yourself for Victory
The Scythe: Reaping Souls with the Best Weapon?
The Scythe stands as a “best weapon” in Valhalla. It boasts a 203 attack rate. For sheer damage, it could be your grim reaper. Swing it fiercely and see enemies fall. It embodies “Viking power.”
Carolingian Longsword: Critical Hit King
The Carolingian Longsword delivers crushing critical hits. It enhances those hits post-finishing moves, stacking up to 5 times. Unleash critical hits swiftly against groups of enemies. This sword is for Vikings keen on brutal justice.
Nodens’ Arc: The Legendary Bow
Nodens’ Arc is the bow every archer seeks. It’s hidden in Eurviscire, northern England. Acquiring it demands effort, emphasizing its legendary status. Aspiring archers must strive for Nodens’ Arc.
Shields: Defense is the Best Offense (Sometimes)
Heavy Shield: Endurance Tank
Defense holds value, even for Vikings. The Heavy Shield is top-tier because it regenerates stamina during blocks. This makes you a tough tank in combat. If you favor blocking, the Heavy Shield supports your strategy.
Excalibur: The Legendary Sword of Kings (and Vikings?)
Excalibur’s Lair: Deep Underground
Even Vikings admire legendary swords. Excalibur, King Arthur’s sword, exists in Valhalla. Its location hides deep underground within Isu ruins. Navigate passages and stones to find it, testing exploration skills and puzzle-solving.
Claiming Excalibur: Tablets and Zealots Required
Wielding Excalibur isn’t easy. Collect tablets scattered across the world first. Some are hidden; others guarded by Zealots, elite warriors. Gather these tablets and place them on monoliths to claim this legendary weapon. A quest fit for a determined Viking.
Nodens’ Arc Prerequisite: Sword Before Bow?
Wielding Excalibur might lead to obtaining Nodens’ Arc. These legendary items seem connected, hinting at deeper secrets. It’s a treasure hunt layered within another treasure hunt, urging you to discover more legendary gear.
Thor’s Hammer (Mjollnir): Worthy of Wielding
Acquiring Mjollnir: Daughters of Lerion and Thor’s Armor
What embodies Viking spirit more than Thor’s Hammer? Mjollnir, thunder god’s weapon, is obtainable in Valhalla. Prove your worth by defeating the three Daughters of Lerion, fierce warrior women. Defeating them yields ritual daggers and Thor’s armor pieces.
Divine Rarity: Dawn of Ragnarok’s Gear Upgrade
New Tier in Dawn of Ragnarok DLC: Ascend to Godhood
Dawn of Ragnarok DLC introduces Divine rarity level gear. This is Valhalla’s highest gear quality, surpassing Mythical rarity. Divine gear enhances stats and bonuses, helping you optimize your Viking build for overcoming challenges.
Equipment Upgrades: Forge Your Power
Visiting a Blacksmith: The Anvil Awaits
Boost your gear stats at a blacksmith in Ravensthorpe or other settlements. Select “Upgrade Equipment” and choose an item to improve. Upgrading gear ensures you keep pace with increasing game difficulty. It’s Viking weapon maintenance with stat boosts.
IV. Miscellaneous Viking Knowledge: Odds and Ends for the Savvy Raider
Maximum Level: Peak Viking Performance
Power Level Cap: 535 and Beyond?
The maximum Power Level in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is 535. This reflects Eivor’s peak combat prowess. Future updates might raise this cap, allowing further growth in your Viking legend. Climbing to max level shows dedication to raiding.
Skill Point Limit: 537 and Counting
Skill Points max out at 537, unlocking abilities in the skill tree. This allows customization of Eivor’s combat skills and exploration talents. Reaching this cap signifies mastery, unlocking nearly every ability Valhalla offers.
Game Lifespan: How Long to Conquer England?
Main Quest Duration: 60 Hours to Viking Victory?
Main questline completion takes around 60 hours in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. This is a substantial core narrative playtime; however, it’s just scratching the surface. Valhalla’s vast world holds many side quests and secrets.
Exploration Time: Hundreds of Hours of Viking Fun
If you enjoy exploration or seek completionist achievements, Valhalla may occupy you for hundreds of hours. Raiding monasteries and uncovering mysteries fill the experience with activities. It’s designed for ample enjoyment and replayability.
Characters of Note: Allies and Antagonists
Odin: The Allfather in Your Head
Odin, the Norse Allfather, plays a major role in Valhalla’s story. He’s Eivor’s Isu predecessor too, blending ancient mystery and reincarnation into the narrative. Odin influences Eivor’s journey throughout the game.
Basim: Friend or Foe?
Basim appears as an ally initially, friendly and helpful at first glance. His true nature holds complexity. Discovering Eivor’s connection to Odin shifts Basim’s demeanor, revealing his dark side over time.
Traitors Among Us: Unmasking Deception
Betrayal recurs in Valhalla. In the case of ally Rollo, suspicion arises around traitors Lork and Gerhild. Investigations reveal truths through deduction and gathering evidence. Similarly, Soma faces betrayal from potential traitors Birna and Galinn.
“The Last Chapter”: Journey’s End?
Post-Game Quest: A Viking Epilogue
Upon completing the main storyline of Valhalla, a new quest appears: “The Last Chapter.” This epilogue ties up Eivor’s journey ends and enriches the narrative with closure. It offers a final farewell to the Viking saga.
Raids continue beyond this end, ensuring that adventures never truly conclude.
