Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Weapons Guide#
Everything you need to pick, upgrade and pair weapons in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: full stat tables, where each weapon is found, rune effects, upgrade material costs and the combinations that work best.
Weapon Types#
All Weapon Types at a Glance#
| Weapon Type | Attack Speed | Damage | Stun | Range | Weight | Special Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearded Axe | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Light | Well balanced, great for beginners |
| Dagger | Very fast | Low | Low | Short | Very light | Fast combos, backstab bonus |
| Greatsword | Slow | Very high | High | Very long | Heavy | Charged sweeps cover a huge area |
| Dane Axe | Medium-slow | High | Very high | Long | Heavy | Area damage, strong against shields |
| Hammer | Medium | Medium-high | Very high | Medium | Medium | Bonus damage against heavily armored enemies |
| Flail | Medium-slow | High | High | Medium | Medium | Ignores shield blocks |
| Spear | Fast | Medium | Medium | Very long | Light | Reach advantage, attack while moving |
| Scythe | Fast | Medium | Medium | Short | Light | Fast combos, spinning sweeps |
Detailed Weapon Stats#
| Weapon | Type | Attack | Speed | Stun | Crit | Weight | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varin’s Axe | Bearded Axe | 45 | 42 | 48 | 55 | 8 | Starting weapon |
| Raven’s Kiss | Dagger | 35 | 70 | 25 | 75 | 4 | Chest in Ledecestrescire |
| Gargoyle | Flail | 87 | 22 | 82 | 42 | 12 | Chest in Essexe |
| Jotunheim | Spear | 68 | 45 | 40 | 60 | 7 | Jotunheim |
| Knight of Light | Greatsword | 102 | 18 | 85 | 45 | 15 | Chest in Wincestre |
| Mjolnir | Hammer | 132 | 28 | 130 | 62 | 13 | Defeat the three Daughters of Lerion + own Thor’s Breastplate |
| Gae Bolg | Spear | 95 | 42 | 55 | 70 | 8 | Wrath of the Druids DLC |
| Frankish Axe | Dane Axe | 98 | 25 | 92 | 38 | 14 | The Siege of Paris DLC |
Legendary Weapons#
| Weapon | Type | Unique Perk | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excalibur | Greatsword | Heavy attacks release a blinding flash that stuns enemies | Collect all the tablets |
| Mjolnir | Hammer | Lightning damage, increased crit chance | After completing the full Thor armor set |
| Gungnir | Spear | Attack range increased by 50% | After defeating the 3 Daughters of Lerion |
| Sword of Light | One-handed Sword | Fire damage bonus | Dawn of Ragnarök DLC |
| Serpent Fang | Dagger | Poison damage, regain health when striking poisoned enemies | Wrath of the Druids DLC |
Rune System#
Rune Types#
| Rune Type | Effect | Slot Location |
|---|---|---|
| Standard runes | Basic stat boosts | Weapons and armor |
| Superior runes | Moderate stat boosts | Weapons and armor |
| Legendary runes | Powerful stat boosts | Diamond slots |
| Special runes | Unique effects | Armor sets |
Weapon Rune Effects#
| Rune | Tier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Rune | Standard | +2.0 Attack |
| Defense Rune | Standard | +2.0 Defense |
| Health Rune | Standard | +5.0 Health |
| Critical Rune | Superior | +3.0 Crit Chance |
| Stun Rune | Superior | +4.0 Stun |
| Weight Rune | Superior | -2.0 Weight |
| Master Attack Rune | Legendary | +8.0 Attack |
| Master Critical Rune | Legendary | +5.0 Crit Chance |
Weapon Slot Counts#
| Weapon Rarity | Standard Slots | Diamond Slot | Max Upgrade Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fine | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Flawless | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Mythical | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Weapon Upgrade Materials#
| Material | How to Get | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Ingot | Chests, purchased from merchants | Upgrading to Flawless |
| Nickel Ingot | Raiding large strongholds | Upgrading to Flawless |
| Tungsten Ingot | Zealots, Legendary Animals | Upgrading to Mythical |
| Opal | Daily quests, ruby chests | Redeemed at the store |
| Titanium | Ore veins, chests | Crafting material |
| Leather | Hunting animals | Crafting material |
| Iron Ore | Mining | Basic upgrades |
Best Weapons#
| Rank | Weapon | Type | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mjolnir | Hammer | Highest stun + lightning damage |
| 2 | Gungnir | Spear | Massive attack range |
| 3 | Excalibur | Greatsword | Blinding stun + high damage |
| 4 | Gae Bolg | Spear | Strongest DLC spear |
| 5 | Bone Piercer | Dane Axe | Available early, great value |
| 6 | Blodwulf | Greatsword | High crit, smooth combos |
| 7 | Varin’s Axe | Bearded Axe | Stays useful all game after upgrades |
| 8 | Knight of Light | Greatsword | Strong late-game pick |
| 9 | Gilded Fork | Spear | Strong early spear |
| 10 | Jotunheim | Spear | Found in Asgard |
Weapon Pairing Advice#
| Playstyle | Recommended Combo | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Balanced attack and defense | Bearded Axe + shield | Great for beginners |
| Pure damage | Dual greatswords | Highest damage, high risk |
| Ranged control | Spear + light bow | Fight from a distance |
| Assassin | Dual daggers | Fast kills + backstabs |
| Anti-armor | Hammer + Dane Axe | Shreds heavily armored enemies |
| Elemental | Flail + poison/fire bow | Stacks elemental damage |
Weapon Upgrade Priorities#
| Priority | Weapon | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First | Varin’s Axe | Your only early weapon, worth maxing out |
| Second | Your second legendary weapon | Most efficient power boost |
| Third | Ranged bow | Ranged combat should not be neglected |
| Fourth | Backup weapons | For different enemy types |
| Last | Collectibles | Rarely used, but complete the set |
Bow Types#
| Bow Type | Fire Rate | Damage | Range | Ammo Capacity | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bow | Very fast | Low | Medium | High | Rapid fire, close-range pressure |
| Hunter Bow | Medium | Medium | Long | Medium | Precise shots at mid-range |
| Predator Bow | Slow | High | Very long | Low | Stealth headshots, long-range assassinations |
| War Bow | Very slow | Very high | Medium | Low | Area damage, breaks shields |
Weapon Appearances#
| Appearance Type | How to Get | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base appearance | Default | Every weapon has its own base look |
| Store appearance | Opals or Helix Credits | Rotating store stock |
| DLC appearances | DLC rewards | Drops from Ireland, Francia and Svartalfheim |
| Reward appearances | Achievements or specific quests | Completion rewards |
| Transmog appearances | Blacksmith | Apply any appearance you have unlocked |
Weapon Stats Comparison#
| Weapon | Base Attack | Max Attack | Difficulty to Get | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varin’s Axe | 45 | 110 | Automatic | ★★★★☆ |
| Mjolnir | 88 | 132 | Very hard | ★★★★★ |
| Excalibur | 95 | 128 | Hard | ★★★★★ |
| Gungnir | 82 | 120 | Hard | ★★★★★ |
| Bone Piercer | 72 | 108 | Easy | ★★★★☆ |
| Knight of Light | 102 | 135 | Medium | ★★★★☆ |
| Viper’s Fang | 55 | 95 | Medium | ★★★★☆ |
| Gae Bolg | 95 | 125 | Medium | ★★★★★ |
| Frankish Axe | 98 | 130 | Medium | ★★★★☆ |
| Chaldea Royal Sword | 88 | 118 | Medium (crossover) | ★★★★☆ |
Weapon Loadout Recommendations#
| Setup | Main Hand | Off Hand | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berserker dual axes | Mjolnir | Bone Piercer | High stun, high damage |
| Assassin sword and dagger | Excalibur | Hidden Blade | Assassin builds |
| Dual bows | Norden Bow | Hunter Longbow | Long-range sniping |
| Heavy armor sword and shield | Knight of Light | Heavy Shield | Defensive tank |
| Spear combo | Gae Bolg | Any dagger | Mid-range damage |
Weapon Upgrade Material Requirements#
| Upgrade Stage | Iron Ingots | Carbon Ingots | Tungsten Ingots | Leather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 to 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Level 2 to 3 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Level 3 to 4 | 30 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Level 4 to 5 | 40 | 25 | 5 | 20 |
| Level 5 to 6 | 50 | 35 | 10 | 25 |
Weapon Rune Effects Overview#
| Rune | Effect | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Rune | +10% crit chance | All weapons |
| Stun Rune | +15% stun | Melee weapons |
| Burning Rune | Adds burning damage | All weapons |
| Frost Rune | Adds freeze effect | All weapons |
| Lifesteal Rune | Restore health on kill | Melee weapons |
Weapon Durability and Repair#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Durability system | No durability in this game — weapons never break |
| Repairs | No repairs needed, just focus on upgrading |
| Upgrade priority | Upgrade your main weapon first, then your backup |
| Getting materials | Through raiding, chests and merchants |
Weapon Special Attacks#
| Weapon Type | Special Attack | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual axes | Whirlwind Slash | 360-degree area damage | Full adrenaline |
| One-handed sword | Lightning Thrust | Fast, heavy single-target damage | 2 adrenaline pips |
| Two-handed hammer | Ground Slam | Wide-area stun | Full adrenaline |
| Dagger | Deadly Combo | Multi-hit critical combo | 1 adrenaline pip |
| Spear | Piercing Thrust | Pierces multiple enemies | 2 adrenaline pips |