What is the point of Jomsviking in Valhalla?

Jomsviking were an elite band of mercenary vikings, and they actually function as a link between players in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. You can recruit, customize, and deploy your own Jomsviking, which can then be recruited by other Valhalla players.

What was the purpose of Jomsviking?

The Jomsvikings were purportedly a legendary order of Viking mercenaries or conquerors of the 10th and 11th centuries. Though reputed to be staunchly dedicated to the worship of the Old Norse gods, they would allegedly fight for any lord who could pay their substantial fees, even if they may be Christian.

Is there a point to hiring Jomsviking?

Higher ranked Jomsvikings become available after upgrading the hall. They are able to carry more rations and are more likely to survive skirmishes during the raids.

What happens if a Jomsviking dies in a river raid?

If you are unable to your fallen comrade, they will fall in in battle and be unavailable for future raids for some time. You should also keep in mind that losing all Jomsvikings during the raid will result in you not being able to force open doors or chests, so keep an eye on your raid party.

Does your Jomsviking gear matter?

After character creation, your choices are locked in and cannot be changed. The only feature that can be changed later is the gear that your Jomsviking can wear. This is dependent on any equipment you've already obtained, including those from the in-game store or microtransactions/cosmetics shop.

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla - A Basic Guide to JOMSVIKINGS!

What is the highest level in Jomsviking?

Jomsviking Hall can be upgraded to Level 4-5, allowing players to hire Jomsviking of Level 4-5, respectively. Jomsviking of higher rank can carry more rations and do more damage to enemies.

What were the rules of Jomsviking?

Jomsvikings were forbidden to show fear or to flee in the face of an enemy of equal or inferior strength, though orderly retreat in the face of vastly outnumbering forces appears to have been acceptable. All spoils of battle were to be equally distributed among the entire brotherhood.

What happens if you tell Ubba that Ivarr died badly?

How does telling Ubba Ivarr died well, badly or wanted death affect Assassin's Creed Valhalla? Telling Ubba that Ivarr died badly is the best option here and Ubba will thank you for your honesty. If Eivor lies then Ubba will return later in the game and will be angry at Eivor.

What's the point of river raids?

River raids work much the same as they do in the main game. Approach a location along the riverbank while in your longship and select the Raid command when it lights up. Your Jomsvikings will charge the location in search of loot, and they will engage any enemies they encounter.

Are river raids permanent?

River Raids are a permanent addition to the game, not a temporary event. The River Raids are intended for high power level players that have completed the story of the game and are looking to farm some resources, complete challenges and collect and upgrade every possible item in the game.

How do you rank up your Jomsviking lieutenant?

To conquer the harder River Raids, try upgrading your River Raid Longship and recruiting more Jomsvikings. Recruit Jomsvikings by building and upgrading the Jomsviking Hall. The more you upgrade the hall, the higher the rank of warrior you can recruit.

Can you change your lieutenant in Assassin's Creed Valhalla?

@jakeypoo12345 As far as I know, you cannot replace your lieutenant. It even says, when you create your initial appearance, that it cannot be changed- other than the gear they're wearing.

What do you get for completing Viking for hire?

Outcome. Eivor fulfilled ten contracts for Reda, gaining a shield as a reward.

Why does Eivor become Jarl?

If you sided with Sigurd enough, Sigurd will name three times that proved Eivor's loyalty. If so, Sigurd will then step down as jarl and name Eivor the new jarl of Ravensthorpe. Once they return to Raventhorpe, Sigurd will make the announcement and Ravensthorpe's people will celebrate the decision.

Why is Eivor's body in Vinland?

This is because Vinland was the name given to North America by Leif Erikson, the first recorded explorer to discover the region in around 1000 CE. This was over a century before Eivor's death, meaning she was the first person to travel to this region and ended up passing there.

Why did Basim want Eivor?

It transpires that Basim is the reincarnation of Loki in Eivor's Norse Isu past, meaning that he wants his fellow Isu dead in revenge for their treatment of his son.

What happens if all your crew dies in River Raid?

If all of your jomsviking dies during a raid, then no, you will not be able to open those red doors and large chests. You'll need to abandon the raid and start over. Any of your jomsviking that didn't make it will become unavailable for awhile (not sure how long). You'll then need to hire new ones for a new raid.

Can you stealth a river raid?

Yes. You can select your combat, exploration, and stealth difficulty settings on all platforms. Additionally, you can take steps to make River Raids and Telling Tales easier.

How do I make my River Raid crew stronger?

To conquer the harder River Raids, try upgrading your River Raid Longship and recruiting more Jomsvikings. Recruit Jomsvikings by building and upgrading the Jomsviking Hall. The more you upgrade the hall, the higher the rank of warrior you can recruit.

Should I force Dag to join me?

Dag says he must stay back to watch over the settlement. Whether you tell him he must join or he can do what he wants, Dag will make the choice not to take this journey with you.

Is it better to send Ivarr to Valhalla or not?

If you denied Ivarr Valhalla, you'll need to choose "Ivarr died badly" or "he wanted death", but if you sent him on his merry way to Valhalla, you can say that he "died well". If you do lie, there will be major consequences later between you and Ubba at your settlement.

Why does Eivor fight Ivarr?

Eventually, Ivarr will brag about taking Ceolbert's life himself, which angers Eivor and prompts her to fight Ivarr to the death as he wants.

What happens if you fight Sigurd?

Sigurd can't hurt you so there's really nothing to this boss fight. Just wack him a couple times with whatever weapon you'd like. Seriously, he can't hurt you. Let him try — he'll hit you and knock you down, but it won't do any damage.

Who was the youngest Jomsviking?

Vagn Åkesson was a Norseman of the late 10th century, mentioned in the Jómsvíkinga saga. At the age of 12, Vagn, a warrior, applied for admission to the mercenary brotherhood of the Jomsvikings.

How many levels does the Jomsviking Hall have?

The new Jomsviking Hall has three levels to upgrade in Season 1, with the higher the Hall's level the higher the ranked Jomsvikings it will attract for the player to recruit.