Investigate Animus anomalies and blend past and presentĪnother Mystery in the game are Animus anomalies. If you find all these tablets, you can unlock the legendary blade Excalibur, one of the most powerful weapons in the game. It took me far too long to understand what they were - 11 tablets scattered throughout England. On your map, they appear to be little doors with anchors on them. One aspect of the game that deserves a special mention is the Treasures of Britain Mysteries. how did I get here?"Ĭollect the legendary Treasures of Britain to make Excalibur yours If the conquering business gets a bit tiring, these Mysteries will pep you up.Īnd you may find yourself with an axe sticking out of your head,Īnd you may ask yourself, "Well. Mysteries are brief, interesting glimpses into Valhalla's world that carry real challenges as well as funny or even touching moments. And in 2020, who has the energy to put effort into things? We're just trying to get through the days. With a game as massive as Valhalla, the quest log and map can become overwhelming. But there are some real treasures hidden in these Mysteries (both literally and figuratively). At the beginning of my playthrough, I often did ignore them out of sheer laziness. Mysteries are voluntary and can be easily ignored. It's surprisingly calming and always features a charming view. Solving these grants XP and 1 skill point.Ĭairn: Stacking stones. Using Odin's Vision will highlight a pattern on the stones, and it's just a matter of looking at them from the right angle for it to form a complete image. Standing Stone: These are visual puzzles found on stone circles (like Stonehenge). Sometimes that's you! They're challenging miniboss fights, but there's a good reason to find them: Each sister carries a piece of Thor's armour set and you need to defeat all three to unlock the final piece of the set. His daughters now roam the country, itching for combat with any poor soul that comes too close.
The XP is worth it, though.ĭaughter of Lerion: The three daughters of a cult leader who practiced dark magics but was killed by the powerful families of England. Except it's not so easy, as these warriors put up difficult fights. This is an easy fix: Simply kill him in battle. That's not good at all - this man needs a ticket to Valhalla ASAP. Lost Drengr: Oh no, it's an old Norse warrior and he's survived every battle in his life so far. If you build the Hunter's Lodge in your settlement, you can unlock cool schematics and skill points for killing these beasts. Legendary Animals: I'm too much of a baby to complete these but, hey, if you're a fan of hunting animals, this one's for you. Winning will increase your charisma, which unlocks extra dialogue options in quests. Make sure to identify rhyming patterns to help you pick the right answer. Completing one of these altars unlocks another World Event.įlyting: This is essentially a rap battle, but Medieval. It could be coins, material or a specific fish. Offering Altar: Sometimes you'll stumble upon an altar that requires an offering. (Yes, this is the first known instance of a battle kink.) Other times, you'll have to convince a father not to sacrifice his daughter to the gods or recreate the sensory experience of a viking raid so a couple can, err, reconnect. You may stumble across a Norseman with an axe stuck in his head, complaining about a bit of a headache. World Event: World events are "chance" encounters initiated by NPCs that add another dimension to Valhalla.
There are many different types - so many that I'll just list them for you here: Side quests have been replaced by "Mysteries." These are shown as glowing blue dots on your map and in HUD.