20 Most Powerful Weapons in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Summary Valhalla offers a wide array of weapons, allowing for diverse playstyles in its vast open world.

DLC expansions like Wrath of the Druids and Siege of Paris introduce potent weapons to enhance gameplay.

Weapons like Excalibur, Hemming's Axe, and Petra's Arc offer unique perks for thrilling battles.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla continues the welcome series trend of providing players with a large variety of weapons to choose from, ensuring multiple play styles are viable in its large open world. The lands of Valhalla, from the British Isles to Norway, are littered with weapons aplenty, ranging from swiftly maneuverable swords to damage-dealing flails. Some weapons in Valhalla, however, stand out among the pack.

While there are fewer weapons in the Assassin's Creed Valhalla base game compared to previous games like Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Origins, the ones it does have still provide players with the freedom to experiment and personalize their play style. The DLC Wrath of the Druids, Siege of Paris, and Dawn of Ragnarok have further expanded this inventory, and some of the game's most potent options come from these expansions. Whether using an axe to deliver powerful melee attacks or wielding a trusty bow to strike from afar, there’s no shortage of weapons in Valhalla.

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Excalibur

The Sword of King Arthur

One of the legendary weapons in Assassin's Creed Valhalla is King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur. Before finding the legendary sword Excalibur in Myrdinn’s Cave, players must go through an arduous journey around the British Isles to collect various treasures. Some of these relics are in locations where players must defeat Zealots, and it’s not always easy.

The tedious journey to get this greatsword in Valhalla is worth it. It has great levels of Stun, Attack, and Critical Chance stats and an entertaining perk. Every time players land Heavy Finishers or Criticals during a fight, the blade lights up and distracts nearby enemies. It’s an epic moment to witness, making even the hardest battles in Assassin’s Creed more thrilling.

The stats below indicate Eivor's power level of 1 to show the variance in stats equally.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Great Sword Bear 103-122 69-86 40 18 59-65 3 Heavy finishers and criticals blind all enemies around.

Hemming’s Axe

High Damage For Reckless Players

After completing the saga "The Tale of Two Jarls," players will acquire the powerful Dane Axe, Hemming’s Axe. The two-handed weapon has decent stats, with its Stun level being especially high. It also has a much higher starting strength stat than Excaliber, but it is a little slower, so you’ll want to get as much as possible out of each hit.

However, this Assassin's Creed Valhalla melee weapon is so strong that its perk kicks in when players need a helping hand. The axe increases the player's heavy damage when their health bar gets too low, allowing for more flexibility and for players to adjust as needed. The extra strength really does make a difference against heavy-hitting bosses like Fenrir or Balor.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Dane Axe Wolf 101-126 92-115 34 18 54-63 3 Increases Heavy Damage when health is low.

Varin’s Axe

A Dependable Axe

This simple axe from Eivor’s father is definitely one of the more underappreciated weapons in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. It’s easy to assume that Varin’s Axe isn’t exceptional since players get it as part of the main storyline early in the game. However, Varin's Axe can easily make it to the late-game stage, which is excellent for players who want to master and stick to one weapon.

With the right upgrades, the bearded axe can be surprisingly powerful. Consecutive hits with this weapon increase its speed, which makes it great to pair with other one-handed weapons. It’s also ideal to match with the Sarcophagus Shield, increasing players' defense capabilities while maintaining a decent attack speed.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Bearded Axe Bear 60-110 60-105 48 12 49-67 3 Increases Speed after each hit.

Fafnir's Fang

Dual-Wielding Spear

Fafnir's Fang can be acquired early in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and the spear can prove a very effective weapon to defeat the early boss Rikiwulf and other low-level enemies. What's better is that it scales well, with upgrades allowing it to do some serious damage to remain competitive as the game progresses.

Fafnir's Fang tends to really shine when paired with another weapon. While slightly silly in concept, dual-wielding spears prove a very effective way to tackle many enemies in the game. Pairing it with a one-handed axe like Varin's Axe also makes a solid combination, combining increased speed with the spear's increased critical chance in brawls.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Spear Wolf 45-101 31-81 52 16 64-84 3 Increase Critical Chance when surrounded by three or more enemies.

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Petra’s Arc

High Stealth Damage

Petra’s Arc is arguably the strongest bow in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. The predator bow isn’t easy to get, as players have to hunt down four legendary animals for the local Hunter’s Hut NPC, Wallace. Oblivious has a great video showing you how to get this high-damage bow as quickly as possible. It is well worth your time, particularly for anyone investing heavily in The Way of the Wolf builds.

The high attack damage easily makes up for the bow’s low speed, and if it's the players' primary weapon of choice, then speed likely doesn’t matter too much. This is because this bow is best suited for stealth builds. High precision, combined with its Critical Damage perk that increases damage when at full health, makes for a powerful long-range weapon, particularly as stealth builds should not take damage from that great a distance.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Headshot DMG Rune Slots Ability Predator Bow Wolf 80-124 49-88 22 20 63-79 74-90 3 Increases Critical Damage when Full Health

The Health Threshold is around 90%, but you won't get the Bonus Critical Damage if you fall under that.

Skadi's Wrath

Fast Light Bow

Skadi's Wrath offers a powerful alternative for players interested in a faster, lighter bow than Petra's Arc. Players with good aim can make particularly good use of this bow, as striking weak points offers an increase in Critical Chance that gives Skadi's Wrath the ability to deal some serious damage.

Skadi's Wrath isn't necessarily the weapon for players who want something unique or awe-inspiring in its abilities, but it delivers unquestionably strong performance. Among Vallhalla's selection of light bows, Skadi's Wrath earns the easiest recommendation as a weapon that's definitely worth picking up.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Headshot Rune Slots Ability Light Bow Bear 56-112 67-117 49 12 44-75 30-50 3 Increases Critical Chance when hitting Weak Points.

Mjolnir

Heavy Late-Game Damage

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has Easter eggs hidden all over the game, so, unsurprisingly, one of its best weapons is taken straight out of Norse mythology. Thor's hammer needs no introduction, as it’s easily the most recognizable among the legendary weapons in the game. It's a fairly light weapon with high strength and speed.

There's a challenging process to go through to find Mjolnir in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and one of the only downsides to wielding this weapon is that you can only get it toward the end of the game when there’s little left to do. However, it's still worth it, as its guaranteed lightning stun damage can easily overpower enemies, especially when strengthened with damage runes. And you can always take it with you into the DLC content, allowing you to wield it for longer than you might have.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Hammer Bear 96-115 102-119 43 14 68-75 3 Every hit has a chance to stun damage to all enemies around.

The chance of a normal hit is 30%, while the chance of a Finisher is 100%.

Blacksmith's Hammer

Heavy Stunning Potential

Employing the Blacksmith's Hammer may not be as cool as wielding the legendary Mjolnir, but the weapon proves that it's no slouch in battle easily enough. Any concern over its simpler aesthetic is matched by the bonus of being able to wield it for a much longer amount of time. Markus Maximus's video has a quick breakdown of where to find the Blacksmith's Hammer if you have not come across it already.

Landing heavy critical hits with the Blacksmith's Hammer knocks down AC Valhalla enemies every time, making it easy for players to press the advantage more frequently. It is the same weight, does the same amount of Critical Damage at max level, and is a little faster than Mjolnir, although you will not get the satisfaction of seeing the lightning stun all enemies. The weapon batters through defenses easily, and upgrading it will allow for easy takedowns of enemies with shields.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Hammer Bear 64-114 73-118 44 14 57-75 3 Heavy Critical Hits knock enemies on the ground.

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Spinning-Death Flail

Elemental Flailing With Style

Sitting in an inconspicuous chest in Jorvik, shown off in this video by WoW Quests, is the appropriately named Spinning-Death Flail. It does exactly what Valhalla players expect and so much more. It's great for crowd control and deals a decent amount of area damage, plus it's just enjoyable to spin it around and watch enemies try (and fail) to scramble away. It has a higher damage and critical potential than the rarer Soldier's Flail, showing that upgrading in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is often better than higher rarity items.

Its ridiculous perk makes it even more exciting, which will sometimes literally set the ground on fire. There’s a 40% chance for Heavy Finisher Hits to cause the flail to drop a Fire Bomb, which can also incinerate nearby civilians if Eivor isn’t careful. You should be careful when you swing this weapon, but the high chaos potential and elemental damage is worth it, particularly if you have added buffs for the Way of the Raven.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Flail Raven 72-116 66-105 46 11 50-66 3 Heavy Finishers have a chance to drop a Fire Bomb.

Carolingian Longsword

Heavy Attack Damage Hunter Bow

Of the Hunter Bows available in the base game to players, the Arc of Elan is one of the most powerful. For those wanting to add it to their collection, Oblivious' video shows you right where to find it, and it's well worth the effort. It has a very high attack and stun rate, which in and of itself would make it a good bow, but there's more to it than that.

The Arc of Elan also has a perk that can stack on top of itself, and you do not have to do anything special to get the effect. Simply hitting enemies multiple times in a row will allow them to stack, as each successive hit will increase the bow's ability to damage. This can make it a very deadly weapon and great for anyone who prefers bow combat in the game.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Headshot Rune Slots Ability Hunter Bow Wolf 92-111 73-90 40 15 74-81 70-77 3 Each Successive Hit Temporarily increases Ability Damage (up to 10x).

Sarcophagus Shield

The Best Defense Is A Good Offense

The Sarcophagus Shield looks like it has seen a lot of battles in Ancient Egypt, with one of the skulls from the fallen enemies still adorning the front of the weapon. This shield is an excellent companion in even Valhalla's toughest battles, and it can weather the storm to keep you healthy and ensure your enemies are not as well off.

Despite being a heavy shield, it deals a good amount of damage. It also makes parrying more exciting, as it will sometimes cause a fire around the player, which deals passive damage. Players can become virtually unstoppable when paired with an equally excellent one-handed weapon like the Spinning-Death Flail. Or, at the least, they will have set many fires and become known for their elemental prowess.

Type Align ATK Stun Block Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Heavy Shield Wolf 76-126 75-120 81-148 26 19 42-60 3 Parrying has a chance to create a small fire around you.

Yngling Seax

More Damage For Fast Reactions

Yngling Seax might not be a weapon many players gravitate toward in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, thanks to its seemingly unassuming nature. When players first pick up the Yngling Seax from Eikundarsund, it doesn't look like much. But those who decide to maximize this weapon are in for a great time. This weapon also scales exceptionally well, going from very little damage without any upgrades to sitting with the highest rarity daggers in the game upon maxing out.

Despite dealing a small amount of damage per hit, it can kill enemies with lightning speed. This speed is even better when combined with other melee weapons, as the dagger's main perk is that it increases melee damage after every dodge. With the speed and high damage combination, it can take down a single enemy very fast, although it may not work as well for bigger fights. However, with the two-weapon abilities Eivor has, it makes a great off-hand weapon for any fight.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Dagger Raven 30-86 30-80 80 10 64-84 3 Increase Melee Damage after Dodge.

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Gungnir

Massive AOE Damage

Another legendary weapon that can be claimed towards the end of Assassin's Creed Valhalla is the Gungnir, Odin’s spear. It’s definitely a unique choice, and not every player will find that it fits their play style. Nor will every player want to switch out a familiar weapon for something new at the end of the game. However, its uniqueness can also be of big benefit to you if you choose to switch.

However, those who wield this spear will find it ridiculously easy to deal with massive amounts of attack and stun damage. This powerful weapon has an impressive AoE thanks to its perk that extends its already long reach. Whether players are pairing it with a shield or a sword, it’s going to make crowd management easier and a lot more fun.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Spear Bear 87-106 74-91 48 17 77-84 3 The spear's reach is extended by a force field.

Bloodied Scythe

Slower Attacks For Maximum Damage

Hidden in the unassuming Gear Chest shown in WoW Quest's video above, players will encounter this weapon during the "Honor and Enemies" quest in the Siege of Paris DLC. The Bloodied Scythe looks exactly like its name suggests. Fans who haven't really focused on the scythes in the game may find that this is the perfect one to try.

Its slower attack speed takes some getting used to, but it more than makes up for it through its perk, which increases the chances of killing an enemy with low health through Light and Heavy Finishers. This can allow you to clear the battlefield quickly and head about your business elsewhere.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Scythe Bear 113-182 104-174 40 14 68-99 3 Kill chance with Light and Heavy Finishers on regular enemies with low Health.

Durendal

Short Sword With High Stun

The Siege of Paris DLC introduced several of the game's best weapons, including the Durendal, a contender for the best short sword in Valhalla. This weapon is ideal for players focusing on a heavy build and relying on their Bear Skill Tree. And it's thematic, as it was a sword belonging to Charlemagne's military governor.

Found in the Aquila Gear Chest in South Evreux, the short sword may have a deceptively simple design, but the perk has made it a fan-favorite weapon. With a high Attack and Stun damage, the sword dramatically increases Critical Chance when used with a Health status of 85% or higher. This makes it easy to wield in either hand to extreme success.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Short Sword Bear 79-137 125-174 58 8 85-104 3 Increases Critical Chance when at 85% Health or higher.

Jotnar Cleaver

Adrenaline-Filled Axe

Introduced in the Dawn of Ragnarok DLC, the Jotnar Cleaver is one of the hardest weapons to acquire in the game. Aside from needing to find all Jotun Mantle armor pieces, which can only be done by killing the five Outriders, players will have to go through the portal in the Gomul-stifla dam in Vangrinn to face the final boss, Riekr.

It's all worth it in the end, though, as the bearded axe is excellent for crowd control and for players who may not have enough Adrenaline. Every Critical Hit with the axe gives players a 50% chance to refill an Adrenaline Slot, which can be useful when taking down formidable enemies. This extra boost can be critical, allowing players to take a breather before diving back into the fight.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Bearded Axe Wolf 131-171 157-209 52 8 99-130 3 Critical Hits have a chance to refill an Adrenaline Slot.

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Aesir Eye

Adrenaline For Accuracy

One of the sleekest weapons introduced in Dawn of Ragnarok, it's easy to see why the Aesir Eye is the weapon of choice for the Valkyries. The mythical hunter bow should only be used by skilled archers, as its perk of recharging Adrenaline only works when players get a perfect headshot.

It's a simple but deadly weapon for fans who enjoy a more long-range play style. It's not too difficult to get, as it's available in Kara's Domain for 2,800 Tokens, which can be earned through the arena. Moreover, the strength of the shot on this bow far outweighs any shot on base game bows.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Headshot Rune Slots Ability Hunter Bow Raven 173 (Max) 180 (Max) 45 12 147 (Max) 115 (Max) 3 Gain some adrenaline after a fully charged Headshot.

Fiery Warsong

Elemental AOE For Multiple Enemies

Atgeirs are a weapon type that appears for the first time in Dawn of Ragnarok, resembling the longer axes and polearms that have appeared in various other games in the Assassin's Creed series. The Fiery Warsong stands out as a powerful option because it lives up to its name's promise.

When Eivor is surrounded by three or more enemies, the Fiery Warsong will instantly set itself alight. Although this might not be the first choice for stealth kills, its power truly comes alive amid a raid. Players have to conquer several boss fights to acquire this atgeir, but the weapon is worth the trouble.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Atgeir Raven 160 (Max) 198 (Max) 49 14 146 (Max) 3 Weapon is set on fire when surrounded by more than three enemies.

Bone Sickle

Deadly, Lightweight Weapon

One of the new weapon types that arrived in the Wrath of the Druids DLC is the sickle. Similar to the scythe, these curved blades might have roots as farming tools, but agricultural origins don't stop them from being deadly in battle. However, the sickle is a bit more flexible than its counterpart and can be combined with some great options for offensive capabilities.

If players want to add one of these weapons to their inventory, finding the Wrath of the Druids Bone Sickle will result in the highest destructive possibilities. Combining this weapon with poison will increase its damage, making the fight with Black Stout Boar difficult, which is necessary to claim the weapon worth attempting.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Abilities Sickle Raven 60-124 97-151 79 6 93-114 3 Increase Attack when a weapon is poisoned.

Gae Bolg

Destructive Spear

Already considered by most in the fandom as the best weapon in AC Valhalla, the Gae Bolg is introduced early in the Wrath of Druids DLC. Players will likely come across it stuck on a slab of rock in Asfinn, but it's not until they go through several specific quests that they're allowed to take it out. Check out Legacy Gaming's YouTube video to learn how to find this spear.

This Assassin's Creed Valhalla mythical spear has the highest Attack, Speed, Stun, and Critical Chance stats for that weapon type, which makes the long journey to acquire it worth it. If that wasn't enough, players would be excited to learn that for every three consecutive hits with the spear, lightning bolts rain down on enemies, often ending the battle in a dramatic fashion.

Type Align ATK Stun Speed Weight Crit Rune Slots Ability Spear Wolf 92-111 73-90 50 14 75-82 3 Lightning shocks the enemy after 3 Consecutive hits.

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