Assassins Creed Valhalla: Extra Activities – Drinking Games, Flyting

This guide is a walkthrough for Assassin\’s Creed Valhalla.

This page provides a list of important extra activities and mini-games such as fishing, dice, and drinking games in Assassin\’s Creed Valhalla. Completing these optional activities and mini-games can be helpful in obtaining silver or unique rewards, as well as earning activity-related trophies.

• Flyting
• Orlog – Dice Game
• Drinking Games
• Fishing
• Animal Hunting

Flyting

Flyting is an interesting side activity that involves insulting your opponent. This tradition was popular in England between the 5th and 16th century and requires calling the opponent names, often in a poem format. In AC Valhalla, winning requires choosing a response to your opponent\’s insult that is appropriate for the situation. An additional challenge is the limited time available to choose the correct dialogue line. NPCs interested in Flyting are indicated on the world map with a theatre mask icon. To start the Flyting game (excluding the one in Fornburg which serves as an introduction), you must wager some silver. You can protect yourself and perform a quicksave before the minigame starts. Walkthroughs for Flytings can be found in the secrets chapter.

Winning Flyting increases Eivor\’s charisma, which can be used for unique dialogue options and behaviors during conversations. These options may help in convincing someone or completing a quest in an alternative way. The mechanism of upgrading and using charisma is explained thoroughly on a separate page titled \”Charisma – How to and Why to Increase it?\”

Orlog – Dice Game

Orlog is a complex dice mini-game that may take some time to learn. It is a two-player game and is not played for money, but for pleasure. There are 19 people throughout the game\’s world who can play it, and each of them is indicated on the map with a dice icon. You can participate in the game as many times as you want for free.

When the game begins, you can select up to three God Favors – more information about them is provided below. Winning a unique game of Orlog (against another player) is rewarded with a new God Favor. These favors can be used in all subsequent games.

In Orlog, two players take turns rolling dice. There are various symbols on the dice sides, which may represent attack, defense, obtaining a special token, or stealing a token from the opponent. You can select which dice you want to keep and which ones to roll again in hopes of obtaining a different result.

It is recommended to react to the dice cast by the second player. For instance, if the opponent leaves dice with an axe icon on the field, make sure to leave dice with a shield icon that will block this attack.

In the minigame, God Favors play a crucial role. To activate a favor, you need a specific number of tokens. These tokens can be obtained by leaving dice with red borders on the field or by using dice that allow you to steal tokens from your opponent. But beware, your opponent can also use similar tricks to accumulate tokens and steal yours.

Planning ahead is important in Orlog. Each God Favor has several activation variations, including stronger ones that require more tokens. However, your opponent can steal your tokens, leaving you unable to activate the favor by the end of the round.

The health of both players is represented by stones in the game. When you receive damage from dice with an attack icon or from God Favors, you lose pebbles. The player who loses all their pebbles first loses the game.

If you\’re looking for more strategies and tips, check out our separate guide on how to win at Orlog.

Drinking Games

Drinking games are another minigame available in AC Valhalla. Look for the icons of crossed horns to find places where you can participate. You\’ll need to wager some silver to play, with the option to risk small, medium, or large amounts. It\’s a good idea to save your progress before starting to avoid losing money if you lose.

The game takes the form of a rhythm game. Your objective is to press the correct button at the right time as the speed gradually increases. If you make a mistake, you\’ll lose some precious seconds and return to the game\’s slow speed.

You\’ll also need to move the analog stick left or right when prompted to keep Eivor from falling over and wasting time.

Fishing

Fishing is a more complex side activity in AC Valhalla. You\’ll need to buy a fishing rod or hit targets with a bow to catch fish. It\’s best to buy swimming lessons for Eivor\’s horse so you can move freely across waters and kill fish with arrows or by kicking them.

Use Odin\’s Sight to help you find fish. Once you catch them, swim over to collect them and add them to Eivor\’s inventory.

In order to unlock the fishing mechanics in Assassins Creed Valhalla, players must first construct a fishing hut within their settlement. Once this is done, a fishing pole will be added to the inventory and can be selected from the drop-down menu.

Players can either explore on their own to find fishing spots or purchase hints about their location from merchants. This can be particularly useful for finding spots with rare fish types, especially for those looking to obtain the trophy for gathering all fish types.

After casting the rod, players must wait for a fish to bite the bait before pulling it out of the water. It is important to control the tension on the fishing line, as too much tension will cause it to snap and the fish to escape.

Animal Hunting

Animal hunting can be done from the beginning of the game in Assassins Creed Valhalla. While a bow is the best weapon for this task, players can also use melee weapons if they are close enough. Hunting animals will yield resources like hides and replenish Eivor\’s health.

Trophies obtained from \”regular\” animals have two purposes:

1. They can be deposited at offering altars found throughout the game\’s world to gain free skill points.
2. After constructing a hunter\’s hut in the settlement, players can trade hides and resources for valuables like ingots and runes.

In addition to regular animals, players can also encounter a few legendary animals throughout the game. These fights are like boss battles, as the animals have long health bars and strong attacks that make defeating them a difficult task.

Players can bring the trophies from legendary animals back to the hunter\’s hut in Ravensthorpe. This location also allows players to track their progress in finding these animals and collect unique rewards for defeating them, such as blueprints for cosmetic upgrades and unique weapons like Petra\’s Arc and Vordr\’s Bite axe. The locations of these legendary animals are described in the chapter focused on the game\’s secrets.

FAQ

What are drinking games in Assassin\’s Creed Valhalla?

Drinking games are one of the many side activities that players can engage in while playing Assassin\’s Creed Valhalla. These games involve drinking with NPCs and engaging in a variety of challenges, such as drinking faster than your opponent or drinking while balancing on one foot. Successfully completing these challenges will increase your charisma level and earn you rewards, including unique cosmetic items and new drinking buddies. These games are a fun way to take a break from the main storyline and immerse yourself in Viking culture.

What is Flyting in Assassin\’s Creed Valhalla?

Flyting is another side activity in Assassin\’s Creed Valhalla that involves engaging in verbal sparring matches with NPCs. The goal of Flyting is to come up with witty insults and responses that will impress your opponent and earn you victory. Successfully completing Flyting challenges will increase your charisma level and earn you rewards, including unique cosmetic items. Flyting is a great way to show off your linguistic skills and immerse yourself in Viking culture.

How do I participate in drinking games in Assassin\’s Creed Valhalla?

To participate in drinking games in Assassin\’s Creed Valhalla, you first need to find an NPC who is willing to drink with you. You can usually find these NPCs in taverns or other social gathering places. Once you\’ve found a willing opponent, simply interact with them and choose the option to start a drinking game. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the challenges and win the game. It\’s important to pace yourself and not drink too much, as this can lead to negative consequences such as blacking out or losing the game.

How do I participate in Flyting in Assassin\’s Creed Valhalla?

To participate in Flyting in Assassin\’s Creed Valhalla, you need to find an NPC who is willing to engage in verbal sparring with you. These NPCs can usually be found in social gathering places such as taverns or markets. Once you\’ve found a willing opponent, simply interact with them and choose the option to start a Flyting challenge. Follow the on-screen prompts to come up with witty insults and responses and impress your opponent. It\’s important to pay attention to the context of the challenge and choose insults that are relevant and effective.