However, this only leads to Kratos breaking his oath to Ares, setting up the premise for the vengeful rampage that would span most of the series.įrom a gameplay standpoint, the game introduces many mechanics that would stick around for the later installments: the Blades of Chaos, a fixed camera perspective, plenty of gore, visceral and addictive combat, massive boss battles, quick-time events, and various puzzles. In an attempt to make Kratos his perfect warrior by stripping him of his humanity, Ares sees to it that his new champion kills his wife and daughter while on a frenzied killing spree. The game takes place in a fictional fantasy version of ancient Greece, and it pits the player against a variety of mythological creatures and members of the Greek pantheon, including none other than Ares, the God of War himself, who functions as the game’s primary antagonist. The first game introduced us to the series’ iconic protagonist, Kratos, and it set the foundation for what the franchise would become over the years. To learn more about Assassin's Creed Valhalla, check out our guides on the Treasure Hoard maps, Books of Knowledge and ability locations and romance.Platforms: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vitaįirst up, we have the original God of War, the one that started it all. We also have pages on other story choices in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, including Soma's traitor and leaving or taking resources to England in the Seas of Fate mission. If you let Leofrith die, the Zealots will continue to hunt you.
It's recommended you complete this mission, Hunted, as soon as possible. He tells you to burn the kill order at Venonis that has Eivor's name on it, thereby stopping the Zealots from actively hunting you. Letting Leofrith live will give you intel about the Zealots who serve the Order of the Ancients. How does killing or sparing Leofrith affect Assassin's Creed Valhalla? If you're looking for things to collect and upgrade, we have lists on best skills and Book of Knowledge locations.
If you're after end game activities in the full game, we can explain how to get Nodens' Arc, Excalibur, Thor gear and other Valhalla armour sets, Power Level and how to get XP fast, Order of the Ancients locations and all Assassin's Creed Valhalla story choices. The new DLC is here - and we explain how to start The Siege of Paris, as well as new romance options and Treasure Hoard locations. Read on to discover the consequences for either sparing or killing Leofrith in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Spare or kill Leofrith in Assassin's Creed Valhalla?Īfter defeating Leofrith, Eivor is given the choice: Upon arriving in Repton, Eivor finds Leofrith in the Isle of Waith and they fight to the death. Ceowulf asks Eivor to save his son Ceolbert.
Ubba and Ivarr Ragnarsson have concocted a plan to dethrone the current King of Mercia, Burgred, and replace him with the more sympathetic Ceowulf.Īfter capturing Burgred's wife, Lady Aethelswitch in Templebrough (The Walls of Templebrough) and finding Burgred in the crypts south of Ledecestrescire (Tilting the Balance), a coronation follows, in which Ceowulf is crowned the new King of Mercia.Īs soon as the coronation is over, Eivor and company hear news that Repton has been attacked by Leofrith, a man loyal to Burgred.
How the Heavy Is the Head mission and killing or sparing Leofrith works in Assassin's Creed ValhallaĮivor is given the choice to kill Leofrith or spare his life in Chapter 4 of the Kingsmaker's Saga, mission Heavy Is the Head. If you'd like to know more about Assassin's Creed Valhalla, we have pages on changing Eivor's appearance, returning to Norway with the Atlas and some flyting tips.