Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Best Overpowered Builds

Key Takeaways

• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla offers players diverse ways to approach missions, including overpowered builds for intense combat.
• Using specific gear sets like Hreidmar’s Divinity or Taranis Lightning can enhance abilities and gameplay mechanics in Valhalla.
• Different optimized builds like Mythical Legend or All-Rounded Assassin provide unique playstyles for diverse combat situations.

When young Eivor Varinsdottir of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla accompanies other Vikings in establishing a new clan in England, they are dragged into the world-spanning conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. Despite taking a similar RPG route as its Assassin’s Creed predecessor, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla makes ado with the prequel Odyssey’s more fantastical route and goes back to its semi-realist roots, becoming more in line with a fantasy stealth game set in the 800s CE.

While the Assassin’s Creed entry offers players a myriad of ways to approach missions, gamers who want a wilder twist to their gameplay may be interested in trying overpowered builds. When used correctly, players can say goodbye to traditional assassinations and enter fights with sheer ferocity, fire, poisonous strikes, and even long-ranged mastery.

Updated on September 24, 2024, by Rhenn Taguiam: With Assassin’s Creed Shadows eventually taking players to the much-awaited location of Japan, fans of the franchise might want to explore some older Assassin’s Creed entries for a grasp on its other mechanics. Whereas Shadows will have the duo of Naoe and Yasuke tackling various threats with different fighting styles, the likes of Valhalla will have the Viking Eivor fight both humans and supernatural warriors with a wide variety of playstyles. Players who want to explore the extent of what Eivor can offer in Valhalla might want to try some unique builds, such as a healing-based setup, unarmed combat specialties, and combining an armor set with a rare sword.

17 Hreidmar’s Divinity

Get Constant Healing With A Bonus Crit Advantage

Gods are known to be nigh-immortal, with nothing capable of dealing damage to them. In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay, players can feel just that with Hreidmar’s Divinity. At its core, the Hreidmar’s Blessed set’s full bonuses make it such an attractive armor to acquire – especially for players who want to get in the thick of combat. However, the set works best when paired with weapons that boost critical damage – as this not only secures crits but also guarantees heals.

Thanks to the Hreidmar’s set, players technically get more out of their heals. Not only do they now get heals whenever they crit, but they also get more healing from rations, and even damage nearby enemies when healing using these items. This set makes the Viper Bow a reasonable addition to their Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay, as critical chance stacks whenever Eivor uses this weapon to hit foes. A decent melee pairing for this weapon would be the Gae Bolg, which will deal a stunning lightning shock to enemies on the third hit. When used with the Einherjar Rune, a critical hit will now also summon an Einherjar that stuns foes.

16 Taranis Lightning

Become Nigh-Invincible While Unarmed

The best assassins are trained to be able to kill with virtually anything – perhaps all the more so the likes of Eivor, whose life exploring Vikings always meant they were exposed to all sorts of threats. In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay, Eivor’s true resolve can be proven with the Taranis Lightning set – technically turning them into a nigh-invincible juggernaut who doesn’t even need to use weapons to fight foes.

These perks are courtesy of the Taranis set, which grants Eivor bonus damage when fighting unarmed and some additional defense. Each punch while wielding the Taranis set will infuse lightning into Eivor’s hands, making each strike more satisfying. At base, Great Evasion Runes should give Eivor enough juice to dodge attacks, while the Great Runes of Life and Shell can boost their Health to tank most damage. The damage reduction from Bora can also help in this regard. Even if Eivor does take hits, the Jarl will just increase their Armor more. Thanks to the Druidic Armor, Health is also restored whenever Eivor hits a foe three times.

15 The Stalwart Fallen Hero

Take Advantage Of The Blazing Sword’s Bonuses

Not much is known about the Fallen Hero set, except that Emperor Nero took great lengths to protect its pieces. When Eivor acquired this in their journey, the armor proved to be quite an asset in combat – capable of not only boosting Eivor’s prowess but constantly dealing damage to fallen foes. However, the Stalwart Fallen Hero reveals a more interesting synergy between the Fallen Hero and an unexpected companion gear: the Blazing Sword. Originally an Isu defensive artifact, Eivor’s acquisition of the Blazing Sword granted a long-ranged powerhouse in their arsenal.

At the hands of the player, the Stalwart Fallen Hero is less about which skills players use but rather how they synergize these two pieces of gear. With the Fallen Hero set, players already set a boost in Armor and Damage when fighting foes. Being hit will drop a pulse that unleashes an AOE-with-knockback after a short delay. Meanwhile, the Blazing Sword can unleash a long-ranged projectile – allowing Eivor to technically fight from afar whenever they wanted. The synergy happens when Eivor uses the Sword while wearing the set. Now, whenever they get hit, Eivor has the option to leave the pulse or “take” it. Taking the pulse will grant them combat bonuses, boosting their attack further – transforming this into a free buff-on-hit effect.

14 Crit-Healing Fire Axe

All-In-One Fire Damage, Crits, And Heals

Synergies play a major role in creating optimized builds in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, especially with the game’s action-oriented gameplay. Fire takes center stage in this particular synergy in the Crit-Healing Fire Axe build, where crit-based effects come into play: the Sepulcher Axe ignites its blade to burn enemies, and the Kopis then heals the player. This pair is best combined with crit chance-boosting effects: the Viper Bow that stacks crit chance per hit, and the Raven Clan Armor that gives crit chance buffs based on how low the player’s HP gets.

In turn, it’s important for the Crit-Healing Fire Axe build to be able to capitalize on combat situations that occur close to them. These include slow-mo after dodging at the right moment (Brush With Death), booby-trapping a dead enemy to explode and start a conflict (Explosive Corpse), smoke-bombing to distract opponents after a parry (Assassin’s Cantrip), and even returning a projectile (Missile Reversal).

13 Godlike Marksman

Score Surefire Kills From Afar And Even Up Close

While stealth kills in Assassin’s Creed remain enjoyable in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the Godlike Marksman build shows that securing long-range hits can be just as satisfying. From afar, this is possible with damage boosts at range with the Huntsman Vambraces, and weak spot boosts with the Hunnish Bow. Up close, the Fyrd Spear helps players become more mobile when dodging, while Thor’s Battle Plate gives more openings to stun foes. Thegn’s Cloak can boost a player’s odds of scoring critical hits, which the Kopis can take advantage of heals on crits.

As the Godlike Marksman, it’s best for players to use this build if they can adapt to various situations – especially if opponents get up close. These include slow-mo after successful parries (Blinding Rush), rigging a corpse to blow (Explosive Corpse) or release poison (Miasma) after kills, rushing undetected until contact (Blinding Rush), and slowing down time at low HP for more openings (Last Chance Healing).

12 Mythical Legend

Get Aggressive Up Close And Adapt From Afar

Players who want to pursue the more difficult endgame content of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla should consider a late-game build like the Mythical Legend to adapt to most high-level content. This build takes advantage of maintaining a high health ceiling to capitalize on bonuses, particularly additional critical chance at 85% HP with the Durendal, and at 90% HP with the Dokkalfar Bow. The lightning shocks from Gae Bolg are supplemented with much-needed Health and Stun damage, which then enjoys more damage (in exchange for increased Stamina consumption) via the Paladin Armor set, as well as more damage per Kill via the Einherjar Armor.

This build should theoretically give players enough firepower at range to take down foes while also bolstering their melee prowess. Skills like the Dive of the Valkyries (Melee) and the Plague of Rats (Ranged) should help players take down multiple foes from any distance, while Focus of the Nornir (Ranged) allows players to get more precise with their aim and deal more damage on kills.

11 All-Rounded Assassin

Access Combat Tools To Fit Any Situation

Before players venture into overpowered and thematic Assassin’s Creed builds, they may want to consider trying out a more optimized kit. The All-Rounded Assassin gives Eivor the best tools to adjust to any situation, allowing players to explore Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s mechanics without their choices weighing them down. A lifeline players have in this situation would be the Raven Clan Armor, which not only gives players much-needed Armor at lower Health but also boosts to crit chance.

Meanwhile, players can stay relatively prepared for most combat situations due to their selection of skills. Securing higher damage numbers (Backstab) and multi-kills (Chain Assassin) remain must-have abilities, with quick smoke escapes (Assassin’s Cantrip) and auto-refills (Auto-Loot) giving players room for hassle-free escapes.

10 Clean-Cut Kill

Capitalize On Traditional Stealth Kills To Dominate Combat

Nothing beats a clean kill in Assassin’s Creed gameplay. After all, getting that perfectly-timed assassination every time is a mark of a tried and true assassin. This is the kind of gameplay Clean-Cut Kill offers, focusing on offering Eivor enough speed and utility to kill opponents in a myriad of ways. Key to this build is the Mentor’s Armor which gives players a boost in both crit chance and movement speed, emphasizing mobility.

The rest of the Clean-Cut Kill’s kit relies on how players maximize their slate of skills for multiple situations. Traditional Backstab and Advanced Assassination with smoke bombs from Assassin’s Cantrip can make Hidden Blade kills happen much more smoothly. Alternate assassination combos can come from rigging corpses to explode (Explosive Corpse) and killing multiple targets at a time (Chain Assassination).

9 Viking Sniper

Secure Kills At Any Range

As much as it’s satisfying doing Hidden Blade kills in Assassin’s Creed gameplay, seeing enemies flop on the ground after perfect headshots is just as satisfying. Thankfully, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla players can enjoy the same ranged supremacy with Viking Sniper, taking full advantage of the Huntsman Armor set that gives Eivor a much-needed boost when shooting at a distance. In worst-case scenarios, Eivor can also benefit from the boost in damage, courtesy of the transition from bow to axe (Bow to Melee Link).

At its core, the Viking Sniper emphasizes speed and accuracy at long ranges. On top of removing the risk of broken arrows (Arrow Reinforcement), players can enjoy faster arrow draws (Hunter Bow Combo), two charged shots at once (Charged Shot), and advanced information on enemy locations (Stealth Recon). This kit should allow Eivor to take care of enemy threats from afar before they even have a chance to retaliate.

8 Elite Clear

Outlast Groups Of Enemies With Stable Defense

Knowing how to kill elite enemies as fast as possible is a step players can take to get closer to their dreams of being the perfect killer in Assassin’s Creed gameplay. Since elite and boss enemies often have minions with them, players may find themselves in a tricky situation when surrounded by multiple foes. Thankfully, Elite Clear and its access to Brigandine Armor can boost the player’s chance of survival. With a full set of Brigandine Armor, players not only have an increase in melee damage but also additional defenses when facing two or more foes.

The rest of the kit becomes focused on securing consistent damage numbers as much as possible to eliminate higher-level enemies quickly. Both Adrenaline Fiend and Adrenaline Upgrade ensure melee combat can easily be dominated by more powerful attacks. Meanwhile, Perfect Attack and Perfect Damage can lengthen combo strings for more consistent DPS. Lastly, Stomp and Warrior Takedown serve as decent finishers to move on to the next opponent much faster.

7 Horde Wrecker

Eliminate Foes Quickly On Rotation

Nothing beats the satisfaction of being a lone Viking gearing up to face an entire horde of enemies, with Horde Wrecker bringing exactly that feeling to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay. This kit’s aggressive nature helps players survive, courtesy of the Brigandine Armor. It not only boosts melee hit damage but also gives an armor increase whenever two or more enemies are around the player. Almost any type of melee Assassin’s Creed Valhalla weapon fits this scenario, although the faster the weapon, the more ferocious the player can become.

Working in tandem with the Horde Wrecker build is the assassin’s choice of skills. Given the melee-oriented nature of this build, players need both Adrenaline Upgrade and Adrenaline Fiend to give Eivor a steady boost in damage the more Adrenaline he generates. In terms of rotations, Perfect Attacks on the offense and damaging parries via Parry Damage leading into staggering Stomp always works as a primer for a fierce Warrior Takedown.

6 Absurd Ferocity

Capitalize On Adrenaline To Burst-Kill Opponents

The Vikings are often associated with their tenacity, with the speed and efficiency of their raids bordering mythical due to their prowess. This feeling is what Absurd Ferocity tries to exemplify, where players eliminate enemies not through stealth but through sheer speed. Integral to this build is the Housecarl’s Axe that boosts attack and crit damage per hit, with the Viper Bow capable of boosting critical chance further. Speed is highlighted with Mentor’s Armor, wherein crits not only boost attack speed but also damage.

Players who want to capitalize on Absurd Ferocity should use the most out of Eivor’s Adrenaline skills, especially the extra Adrenaline slot (Adrenaline Upgrade) as well as boosts to passive damage and attack speed (Adrenaline Fiend). In terms of rotations, Eivor should proc Adrenaline Fiend via Warrior Takedown, taking advantage of boosted damage to attack foes from afar (Light Bow Combo) and get yet another attack boost when transitioning into melee (Bow to Melee Link). In emergencies, quick attacks can also continuously heal Eivor (Grit).

5 Reckless Stunning

Stun Enemies Into Submission

In a surprising twist to the assassin concept, Assassin’s Creed gameplay becomes more of an action RPG with Reckless Stunning, courtesy of Mjolnir’s Hammer that boosts stun chance on top of Thor’s Armor that gives a post-stun speed boost on top of better stunning capabilities. When done correctly, a staggered opponent will offer that split-second window for a nasty finisher, making an assassination unnecessary.

Meanwhile, players can also benefit from Reckless Stunning’s choice of skills. Stuns become more viable when players enjoy more damage and speed as they gain momentum (Adrenaline Fiend) on top of unhindered performance when damaged (Berserker’s Mettle). Extra utility with this kit involves damage boosts when transitioning to melee (Bow to Melee Link), and a slow to avoid a death blow (Last Chance Healing). For more combat potential, Eivor can instill fear in foes after a finisher (Terror), which can be achieved more easily with a debilitating crush (Stomp).

4 Venomous Charm

Kill Enemies Over Time With Poison Or Swiftly With Weapons

Assassins don’t shy away from using poisons, especially if they want unnoticeable deaths. With Venomous Charm, Eivor takes combat to the next level by dancing around enemies and letting Poisons kill them slowly after his Assassin’s Creed Valhalla weapon attacks. Eivor does this majorly through his Poison Strikes (Melee and Ranged), with Miasma unleashing a toxin cloud around dead poisoned victims that infects enemies nearby.

Meanwhile, the rest of Eivor’s Venomous Charm kit facilitates Miasma through a speed-oriented kit. A full Thegn Armor set will not only boost his criticals but also increase crit chance whenever he parries, the effect stopping when attacking from the back or enemies on the ground. This forward-oriented gameplay fits skills such as Perfect Attack and Parry Damage, both of which boost Eivor’s combat performance when not in stealth.

3 Cleansing Fire

Obliterate Enemies By Burning Through Them

“Fire is the cleanser” is a popular moniker in fantasy media, commonly associated with the usage of the Fireball spell in Dungeons & Dragons. While Assassin’s Creed Valhalla doesn’t offer the same combat option, Cleansing Fire is a build that transforms Eivor into a fire-wielding juggernaut. Key to the build is the player’s access to Fire Strike (Melee and Ranged), which adds fire damage to the player’s hits. This kit also works well with the Sepulcher Axe that ignites enemies whenever players score criticals.

Skills-wise, the Cleansing Fire kit needs players to sustain their battlefield prowess in order to keep their fire attacks coming. Aside from maintaining steady access to Adrenaline and higher damage via Adrenaline Fiend and Adrenaline Upgrade, scoring more hits much faster with Perfect Attack and killing foes with Stomp can clear areas quickly. Lastly, Battlefield Cremation is a thematic skill that forces fallen bodies to continue burning, spreading fire damage to nearby enemies.

2 Saint George The Impaler

Impale Enemies With Fast-Paced Gameplay

Saint George or George of Lydia is known in history as England’s Patron Saint, with fictional namesake armor and sword appearing in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay as rare collectibles. However, players who acquire this armor set can become quite the holy warrior in defending the disenfranchised as per the ideals of the Assassin Brotherhood. With both the Saint George’s Sword and Shield, players not only get a boost in melee damage but also ensure heavy crits force enemies on the ground.

Meanwhile, the Saint George Armor enables players to move much faster in combat, courtesy of an increase in attack speed as well as an attack boost after impaling an enemy. In terms of skills, players are advised to secure Perfect Attack, Parry Damage, and Adrenaline Field for more consistent combos. Meanwhile, players can enjoy extra combat mobility with Sprint Bash, as well as fiercer finishers with Stomp and Terror.

1 Blazing Pulsar

Use Blazing Attacks To Hit Enemies Across All Ranges

Unlike other builds in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the Blazing Pulsar is rather straightforward in its composition: players simply need to grab the Fallen Hero Armor Set and the Blazing Sword. These are obtainable upon completing all Tombs of the Fallen challenges, beginning and ending in Manius’ Sanctum in Ravensthorpe. Despite its length, this challenge series can give some of the more straightforward OP gear combos in the game, mainly due to their base effects.

As separate units, getting hit while wearing the Fallen Hero set releases a bright pulse of energy that knocks back opponents. Meanwhile, the Blazing Sword can release a projectile via its Light Attack that hits a locked-on target from up to 50 feet away. As if this isn’t enough, wearing the set together allows players to interact with a special orb that not only doubles the damage of the Sword’s projectile but lets players release up to ten of them within 15 seconds.