None can deny that Assassin’ Creed Valhalla is a colossal game with numerous locales to explore and secrets to uncover. One area that treasure-hunters might overlook, though, is the Vikings’ native country of Norway. Although players start their journey here, the point is to get to England, where untold wealth supposedly lies.
With this in mind, fans can be forgiven for not thinking about what they can find on the home turf. After all, why would the Northmen be so fixated on raiding other countries if they haven’t already milked theirs dry? However, this frigid land still has some last remnants of riches waiting for eagle-eyed explorers to find.
10 Throwing Axe Fury
Devotees of certain Viking media, particularly God of War, might want to take note. In the region of Rygjafylke, players can enter a cave near Nottfall. Although Eivor eventually comes to a wall with a locked door, the real way inside is through a hole to the right.
This leads him/her to a Book of Knowledge containing the Throwing Axe Fury ability. The name is self-explanatory, and hurling these projectiles is a great way of tackling enemy groups. More importantly, players everywhere can imagine they’re wielding the Leviathan Axe before wielding the Leviathan Axe for real.
9 Mark of Death
Perhaps the developers were trying to say something with this. Like many abilities, the Mark of Death is hidden away in a secret room. The specific location is Alrekstad. Eivor descends through a hole into another cave, where the Book of Knowledge awaits. The ability itself is well worth having to take out several opponents at once. In hindsight, it’s not unlike the ally kills in Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, one aspect that made that entry one of the best.
The real kicker, though, is that the key to the cave is located in a pile of pig dung. Who in their right mind would look for treasure in a turd?
8 Treasure Hoard
The Northmen think the best treasure lies in England and other distant lands, but they have one hoard right under their noses. Near the Kjotve Fortress in Rygjafylke, Eivor can find an unassuming cottage with a map inside.
The map leads to the goods in Hordafylke. Once the players dig the treasure out of the rocks, they’ll be gifted with a new schematic. It’s right next to the synchronization point, which makes one wonder why some hopeful Assassin didn’t stumble on it earlier.
7 Bear of the Blue Waters
Most of the Legendary Animals are found in foreign lands, but this unforgiving ursine is one of two found in the Vikings’ homeland. Who would have thought that one of the smallest islands in Hordafylke housed one of the biggest enemies?
As the climate would suggest, it’s a giant polar bear. Eivor clearly isn’t the first Viking to take a shot at it since the beast already has a ton of arrows in its back. Again, though, which raiders aimed for such an unassuming patch of land?
6 Erik Loyalskull
Although this opponent is located north of the Rygjafylke settlement, players may not feel inclined to seek him out. After all, why would Eivor be concerned with Lost Drengr at the beginning? He or she is likely worrying about the early-game tutorials and getting to the main setting of England.
Those searching for extra stuff will discover someone who’s already been there, having supposedly sailed with the famous Ragnar Lothbrok. Things must have gone south for him after that since he’s now secluded in a series of caves. Suffice it to say, it’s out of the way of the main adventure.
5 Orwig Neverdeath
He says he wants to die, but one would never know it. This old coot is easy enough to find for those who know where to look in Hordafylke. He’s not in any cave or fortress; he’s relaxing in his chair. Battling him, however, is likely reserved for the most devoted of completionists. Why is that?
Well, it’s mainly because of his level, which stands at a whopping 370. Chances are that not many players bother getting that high. Even if they do, they’re likely worrying about more impressive things than him, who’s just sitting there like a bump on a log.
4 Animus Anomaly
Unless they’re actively looking for these arbitrary challenges, it’s hard to imagine many players unearthing this little phenomenon on purpose. Even then, the prohibitive level barrier prevents all but the most powerful Vikings from getting anywhere near it.
3 Comb of Champions
One of the odder encounters that Eivor may or may not come across early on, this quest involves finding a woman’s comb for a so-called special reward. Putting aside the vagueness of the clues, players probably won’t expect the item to be right there in the immediate vicinity. After all, RPGs usually take players to faraway dungeons to fetch hidden artifacts.
This comb, on the other hand, is next to the nearby waterfall. Eivor must dive in to reach it. However, the water obscures the screen so heavily that the secret passage is hard to spot even with Odin’s Sight. Plus, the freezing temperature drains the Viking’s health, giving him or her a short time limit. Is this comb really worth it?
2 Gungnir, Odin’s Spear
It makes sense that the king of the Aesir gods would stash his weapon in the home country of his believers. Eivor can’t actually access it until he or she completes the main story. That might sound simple if not for the bloated nature of the game. Getting to the end requires a lot of level grinding and repetitive busywork.
For those willing to put up with the grind, the spear lies in a cave that Eivor visits during an epilogue quest. Players must navigate a network of paths and breakable ice walls to reach the end. If they venture right off the beaten path, then they’ll find the prize. It’s better to grab it now since getting back here after the quest is a royal pain.
1 Mjölnir, Thor’s Hammer
Believe it or not, the weapon of Odin’s son is even harder to obtain than the spear. The God of Thunder didn’t want anyone touching his stuff. Accessing his famous hammer also requires finishing the story missions, but it doesn’t stop there.
Players must then collect Thor’s armor. They attain three pieces by defeating the Daughters of Lerion bosses and another by looting a cave in East Anglia. The last piece acts as a reward for killing all 45 Order of the Ancients members (yes, really). The hammer can then be claimed in the northernmost area of Norway, reserved for only the most godlike (or obsessive) gamers. The rest of them probably skipped it like many things in Norway.
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