Summary
Ubisoft’s Viking rendition of the historical-fiction epicAssassin’s Creedhas players take the role of a fierce Norseman, setting out to exact their brutal brand of vengeance.Assassin’s Creed Valhallais renowned for its atmospheric landscapes, fun combat, andcool Viking themes.
A major stand-out feature remains the slew of satisfying weapons, which can be enhanced and spruced up to dish out evenmorepain. With a grand and nuanced adventure like this, identifying the right weapons can be tricky, especially when factoring in the various upgrades, customizations, and playstylesValhallaoffers. Thus, it’s a good idea to more closely examine some of the most powerful, versatile, and effective weaponry in the game.
Updated July 16, 2025, by Vlad Mazanko:While alleyes are now on the upcomingAssassin’s Creed: Shadows, set in Feudal Japan, there’s still plenty to explore inAssassin’s Creed: Valhallathanks to the sheer wealth of content in its massive base game and three sizable expansions.
Valhalla boasts an impressive arsenal of weapons and shields, paired with a flexible and engaging upgrade system. Not only do upgrades significantly boost stats, but they also alter the appearance of nearly every weapon at higher quality tiers. This updated list highlights some of the best weapons inAssassin’s Creed: Valhalla, showcasing their specs and striking designs.
Since each weapon’s stats can vary with every new upgrade within the same quality tiers (Fine, Superior, Flawless, Mythical, Divine), the weapons stats listed below reflect their current upgrade state as shown in the image.
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The Mōdraniht Ceremonial Seax is asleek and stylish dagger, impressive for both its elegant design and solid stats. Traditionally used for animal sacrifice rituals, this dagger proves equally effective against human foes. With its naturally high critical hit chance, the weapon’s signature perk adds+30 critical hit chance for 8 seconds after every kill. When paired with a strong investment in the critical damage stat, the Mōdraniht Ceremonial Seax becomes a lightning-fast, deadly weapon.
Unfortunately, the Mōdraniht Ceremonial Seax was only obtainable during limited-timein-game festival events, which are no longer available inValhalla. However, some seasonal weapons occasionally appear in shops, so new players eager to add this blade to their arsenal shouldkeep an eye on traders' inventorieswhenever possible.
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This shield was first secured as a prize by the warrior Soma of Grantebridge upon capturing the city from the hostile Earl Wigmund’s forces. It was soon given to Eivor as a gift — and a useful one at that. While it doesn’t appear to be much on the surface, this shield holds the useful perk ofigniting Eivor’s weapon in flame following a parry.
This is a mechanic that is fairly simple to pull off, at least against weaker foes, so it can swiftly turn players into a fiery offensive threat. Its solid blocking and stunning abilities allow it to disrupt enemy attacks effectively and often. Whileshields don’t often make a huge impact, this is a fun and effective one to utilize for swifter, more agile builds and playstyles.
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Flails can be a bit finicky and demanda learning curve compared to many weapons inValhalla, but the Soldier’s version of this weapon is worth getting acquainted with. By justlooting a chest at Chepeham,Eivor can get their hands on this useful flail, which is a great tool for survivalists and speedy, stealthy assassins.
The weapon will bump up speed (+3) simply by staying near full health — specifically at 90%. This is a good weapon to use for crowd control on weaker enemies, or just generally being a pest and disrupting more sluggish targets. It excels offensively, as one might expect, though it also shines when it comes tostunningattackers.
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This shield certainly looks the part, with its sleek, bulky design and ominous skull decor, though it also has the potency to back it up. Aside from amping Eivor’s offensive power, blocking, and stun potential, it also yields thechance to start a firesurrounding them. This is great for crowd control, as well as causing problems for larger foes with damage-over-time abilities.
Players will simply need to execute a parry to ignite these fires. But as long as the attacks of enemies are anticipated, players can create dangerous infernos surrounding them fairly simply. Players will just need to be aware of its rather sluggish speed. It’s handy, given the amount of highly flammable material with the wood structures indoors and outside in the grass. To secure this awesome shield, find a loot chest inDhustone Quarry in Sciropescire.
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Being the sharp, agile curved blades they are, wielding scythes inValhallacan be both thrilling and effective once one gets the hang of them. This is especially true for the aptly-named Bloodied Scythe, which can be had from a loot chest inPontem Esera, in Amienois, West Francia.
It’s impressive what a powerhouse this weapon is offensively given its moderate weight, and it can also stun targets quite effectively. It’s a great weapon to opt for when looking to finish foes, as targets that have low health can initiate light and heavy finishers more often when using it. This complements its solid critical abilities, making it a deadly scythe that’s likely to finish skirmishes quickly.
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Not to be confused with the bonus weapon also called Basim’s Sword, available as a Ubisoft Connect reward, this version is a more traditional one-handed scimitar. With its classic Persian-inspired design, it resembles the swords wielded by the Prince of Persia and is a potent weapon in its own right.
The signature perk of Basim’s Sword is somewhat intricate, offering multiple bonuses thatboost attack and speed while also extending the durationof these effects. With some practice, players can maximize these bonuses, making the sword highly effective in combat scenarios.
InValhalla, Basim’s Sword is naturally obtained during the main story as Layla Hassan relives the memories of Basim Ibn Ishaq. Interestingly, this weapon also appears inAssassin’s Creed Mirage, adding a connectionbetween the two games where Basim appears.
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As one might expect given its name, this simple yet stout axe was once wielded by the Jarl Hemming. Beyond justbeing a swift and solid swinging weapon, the axe willincrease Eivor’s heavy damage when at low health.This is particularly useful when playing on a tougher difficulty or favoring melee combat over bows or stealth.
It also contains greatstunningpotential, encouraging both aggressive and more passive approaches. To obtain it, simply finish the questReporting on Snotinghamscireand it will be gifted by the Viking Vili Hemmingson after aiding him in dealing with his father’s death and funeral.
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WhileValhallaemphasizes more brawlingeven when compared toOdyssey, many gamers will want to opt for a stealthier, more strategic offense. This is especially true in the later game and DLCs when foes get tougher and more defensively capable.
This is where the game’s diverse lineup of bows comes in handy. Once used by Roman troops patrolling Hadrian’s Wall,this Hunter bow manages to be both strongand efficient — making it a great option for fending off multiple troops.
Sharpshooters will get even more benefits from it, as it getsfasterupon striking enemy weak points.This is nifty as it bumps up one of the bow’s rare blemishes: speed. Players can score this versatile bow by pillaging theloot chest in Multangular Tower, in Jorvik (just south of Eurvicscire).
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While this one may not have the flashiness or sheer power as some other top-tier weapons, the Blacksmith’s Hammer makes for asolid, well-rounded hammer fairly early on. Its offensive might and ability to stun can prove useful against weaker targets, and this is enhanced by its ability toknock enemies to the ground when landing heavy criticals.
To get it, players must head toBodilsburg Garrisonand seek out a guard holding a key. Slay him and grab the key, then head upstairs to the building and find a breakable portion of the roof. Fire an arrow at that segment, and Eivor will be in the clear to grab the weapon from the chest up there.
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This hand-me-down from Eivor’s slain father Varin makes for a pretty well-rounded weapon. There are certainly better options in terms of raw power, but the speedy,lightweight nature of the axemakes it great in a pinch, and optimal for those who favor a swifter, stealthier style of play. It’s more than sufficient in the early game when players will likely use it.
More aggressive players can also benefit from this axe, as itincreases one’s speed after each hitmaking it a lethal choice when dual-wielding with heavier or long-range weapons. Varin’s Axe can be obtained after freeing your clan in the longhouse of Rygjafylke.It’s a great option to stick with early on.
