One aspect of the game that Assassin's Creed Valhalla players will have to become familiar with is the different types of enemies. They will encounter some who will do little to no damage to them, while others can take them out in just a few hits. One important thing to note is whether or not the header above the enemy's name is in gold or white, as the gold types of enemies tend to be more difficult.
Each enemy in the game has different tactics, weapons, and skills that can make them difficult to defeat. Some are harder than others, but with this guide, you are sure to easily beat any enemy type you happen to come across as long as they are within your current power level in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
Updated on May 30th, 2021 by Rebecca O’Neill: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla released its first DLC called Wrath of the Druids on May 13, 2021. It is centered in Ireland and has a storyline centered around a cult called the Children of Danu. New gameplay aspects were also added such as a trading system, as well as quite a few new enemies.
These new opponents have their own special flair, but some would argue they are more difficult to defeat than many of the current opponents in the game. It is up to you to figure out how to defeat them and figure out their strategies for attack.
32 Ceorl
This is a basic Saxon warrior who is the easiest enemy to defeat as they only have basic training and often lack a shield. They can pick up other weapons on the battlefield, but a couple of hits and they will be gone for good. If you encounter one alone it's not a big deal, but in larger groups, they can become a bigger problem.
31 Slinger
The Slinger isn't super deadly, but they can be really annoying. They enjoy throwing things at you so use your best bow as soon as possible to rid your fight of these enemies. This enemy is one of the worst things about Assassin's Creed Valhalla as they are more of a nuisance than an actual opponent.
30 Archer
Archer's fight from a distance with their bows, but they have fairly little health compared to other fighters. The only reason they are not ranked all the way at the bottom is due to the fact that they can do quite a bit of damage, especially if you find yourself in a fort being shot by more than one.
A tip is to take them out first so you don't have to worry about their arrows slowly depleting your health.
29 Defender
A Defender is a Saxon soldier and their shields are their lifeline, which is good to know as you will probably run into them during a side quest or two. If you destroy their shield then they will lose all hope and release a series of attacks. Aim for the heads of these men and it will be easy pickings for you.
28 Bandits
Bandits reside in Bandit Camps and they are not too difficult to defeat. They don't have great fighting skills, but they are relentless. It is best to try and take them out first to prevent them from slowly wearing down your health while you take care of more difficult enemies.
27 Spearman
A Spearman is a bit more difficult but still fairly easy to defeat as long as you understand their attacks. The goal is to wait for him to strike, then dodge behind him and deal a series of light attacks to take him out.
If you make an overpowered build it can make a huge difference against this opponent as only a couple of hits will take them out.
26 Vikings
The Vikings you will come across are not as skilled as Eivor, but they are just as aggressive. Their style of fighting relies on striking fear into their opponent and never letting up even if it leads to their death.
Once you understand this and equip your best Light Shield, then you will be able to take them down with little effort.
25 Amus
The Amus was added as part of the Wrath of the Druids and can be found in Ireland. It is identifiable by its gold helmet and large spear, but they are not too difficult to defeat. They are a bit tougher than your average Spearman however beyond that they are nothing special. You can easily take on a few at once and survive with minimal damage taken.
24 Rogue
The Rogues live to hide, and they are really good at it as they will seemingly hit you and disappear in a moment. They love to hide in tall grass and use smoke bombs if they feel the need to escape from a fight. Odin's Sight is very useful if you are having trouble finding their hiding spot.
23 Militia
The Militia are fans of the dirt as they will throw it in your face in order to blind you. They also have a knack for working together so keep swinging if they happen to grab you.
22 Arbalist
The Arbalist is a gold enemy, but they are more of a nuisance than anything. You can hear when their arrows are ready to fly so they can easily be dodged, but a hit does do a significant amount of damage. It also takes them a few seconds to reload their crossbow and they don't have much more health than an archer.
21 Druid
The basic Druids fight with a number of weapons, but most commonly you will come across them carrying sickles. One thing to be wary of is that their weapons will be covered in poison, so you want to avoid being hit at all costs.
It does give them an edge over other basic varieties, although it still makes them an easier target to take down.
20 Goliath
A Goliath is one of the first gold opponents you will face in the game and they are big and strong. Be careful not to stand within their reach as they will throw you, and they will also throw heavy objects at you as well. The best way to defeat them is to gain the high ground and lure them toward flammable red pots which you can shoot to reduce their health.
19 Man At Arms
The Man at Arms is a foe who left the army to become a bandit. They know how to counter attacks and they also use fire to their advantage. You will want to employ your parry and then attack in order to kill this opponent.
Investing in the right armor will help you stay alive longer, as the more you upgrade it, the better chance you have of defeating this foe.
18 Nordic-Gael Gallowglass
The Nordic-Gael Gallowglass dual-wields two Greatswords, so it can be a difficult opponent. You want to dodge their swings whenever possible, but once they stop it leaves them open for attack.
The biggest thing to be wary of is how much damage they can do in an instant as two hits with this traditionally two-handed weapon deals a ton of damage.
17 Standard Bearer
A Standard Bearer has a huge shield that can make him impossible to hit. He does use bombs and using abilities such as the Dive of the Valkyries is often helpful against this foe. You can also add the best runes to your weapons to make this fight even easier.
16 Gedriht
The Gedriht is an admirable foe, but only because they swing a flail around themselves. They also use combination attacks, so wait until they have finished this to land your own hits.
It is worth it to upgrade your settlement in order to obtain the feast buff to give yourself an edge when facing this opponent.
15 Boar Master
The Boar Master commands a boar, but the animal is not the true enemy. This is one opponent where a ranged build is your friend as a close approach is unwise. Beware as sometimes they will even light the boars on fire to deal extra damage to Eivor.
14 Boar Druid
The Boar Druid comes with its very own boar by its side, as well as a long-reaching weapon. The opponent itself is quite deadly, but the boar only increases this as you now have to watch out for two beings coming at you.
The weapon this opponent carries will also be poisoned, which is why many choose to use a Hunter's Bow for this fight.
13 Kinsman
The Kinsman often comes in pairs as they work in tandem to defeat you. One will play the defensive, while the other is aggressive, and keeping them separated is the easiest way to defeat them if you want to survive this battle.