None can deny thatAssassin' Creed Valhallais 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.
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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.
Updated Jul 29, 2025, by Stephen LaGioia:While England has remained the focus ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla,gamers are finding that there are plenty of other lush, action-filled lands to explore. Various added content andside quest arcs like The Asgard Saga, River Raids, andthe DLC packsopen up distinct, all-new locales with their own slew of goodies, quests, and points of interest.
Yet, dating back to the game’s release, Norway remains under the radar as a fun change of pace — and a memorably scenic, often overlooked land to get lost in. As gamers seek to power up Eivor and increasingly venture out from England, it seemed fitting to revisit and fill out this handy guide to Norway and itsoften-missed secrets.
15Fly Agaric Battle
One of the more unique side ventures inAssassin’s Creed Valhallais the ability to “take a trip,” as it were, by consuming the smattering of fly agaric fungi strewn about the vast lands. Seeking these out can be fairly tricky on their own, as it the case for many inHordafylke.
Assuming Eivor is at or arounda power of280,venture to the large island in the north. The mushroom resides near the base of a mountain, to thesoutheast of a synchronization point that’s perched atop the mountain.Be ready for a battle after consuming the mushrooms, as a handful of potent fighters will appear, one of whom wields a large axe.
14Elk Of Bloody Peaks
Seeking out and slaying the range of Legendary animals can be a fun and rewarding — albeit a tough — task inValhalla. One of the easier varieties comes in the form of an Elk that roamsthe mountains west of Fornburg, Rygjafylke.Seek out a blue dot representing a Mystery, as it will turn into a paw print once Eivor draws near.
Players shouldn’t have too much issue bringing down this beast if they’re at a suitable power level. However, be prepared to dodge and sidestep, as the Elk favors running and charging about. Victors will be rewarded with someleather, a couple of skill points, and the ability to display its mounted head by way of a tanner.
13War Hammer
Players can take advantage of this one-handed weapon, as it’s fairly strong considering how early on it can be obtained. Still, the trick is actually finding it. Players who favor heavy hits will want to give this one a try, as it rewards players with abump in heavy damage following a Heavy Finisher (up to five times).
Players will want to climb atop a hut that resides at anenemy campsouthwest of a large town called Stavanger.This is in theRygjafylke area, southwest Norway.Looking across the way from the hut rooftop will reveal a hanging platform with an enticing gold chest. Leap across to the platform and claim the hidden treasure.
12Thorn Of Slumber
Ranged assassins rejoice! For Eivor’s homeland houses a subtly effective and often overlookedBook of Knowledge ability that fires sleep-inducing arrowson foes. Head toGryttirsand, Rygjafylke,and seek out the gold square symbol on the map.
Specifically, the book is hidden in a central outpostsouth of the Nottfall camp. Break the wooden platformobstructing the ladder to reach the lower level and claim this useful ability.
11Cairn
One of the more unique side tasks inValhallais a series of brief puzzles that require Eivor to take a break from the action and, as it happens, stack a pile of stones without them tumbling down. One of these can be found on thewest end of an island in west Hordafylke, a bit southwest of a synchronization point.
Unlike some later manifestations of these “Cairns,” this one is fairly simple to cobble together, as it features just four stones that are relatively wide. But again, finding this small, desolate area is the real trick. Players will be granted askill pointupon completion; not bad considering the brief, simple nature of this rocky puzzle.
10Throwing Axe Fury
Devotees of certain Viking media, particularlyGod of War, might want to take note. In the region ofRygjafylke, players can enter acave near Nottfall.It resides at the location of the first raid againstKotjve’s forces.Although Eivor eventually comes to a wall with a locked door, the real way inside isthrough a hole to the right.
This leads them to aBook of Knowledgecontaining 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 Axebefore wielding the Leviathan Axe for real.
9Mark of Death
Like many abilities, the Mark of Death is hidden in a secret room. The specific location isAlrekstad. Eivor descends through a hole into another cave, where the Book of Knowledge awaits. Players will need toshoot down boulders resting in a net to clear the way for the cave.
The ability itself is worth having to take out several opponents at once, making Eivor an efficient killing machine from range. As a side note: it’s not unlike the ally kills inAssassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, one aspect thatmade that entry one of the best.
The real kicker, though, is that the key to the cave is cruelly located in a pile of pig dung. It’s perhaps not one of the proudest finds for Eivor, but it’s one that’s well worth the cringy means to access it.
8Treasure Hoard
The Northmen think the best treasure lies in England and other distant lands, but they have one hoard right under their noses. Near theKjotve Fortress in Rygjafylke,Eivor can find an unassuming cottage with a map inside.
The map leads to the goods inHordafylke. 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.
7Bear 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 thatone of the smallest islands inHordafylkehoused one of the biggest enemies? Specifically, the bear can be spotted on asmall ice cap not far off the coast of northwest Norway.
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?
It should be noted that this area can’t be accessed at the start of the game (though this early encounter would likely be problematic for Eivor anyway). In fact, a power of around300is recommended. Be prepared to doge and try to stay behind it, as the bear will not be shy about charging when opportunity strikes. Slaying the bear will yield a slew of rewards, including aPriestess Carving Schematic and Leather Materials.
6Erik Loyalskull
Although this opponent is locatednorth of the Rygjafylke settlement (Hildesvini’s Crag),players may not feel inclined to seek him out. After all, why would Eivor be concerned withLost Drengrat the beginning? He or she is likely worrying about the early-game tutorials and getting to the main setting of England.
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Those searching for extra goodies 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.
This battle can be tough if Eivor isn’t prepared, so be ready with a stout weapon and ideally a shield as well as a good means for ranged attacks. Still, the reward is worth the grueling fight, as Erik yields a potentspear calledFafnir’s Fang.
