Who to Choose in Valhalla?

To answer the question of who to choose in Valhalla, the decision ultimately comes down to personal preference, as the story of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is not significantly impacted by the choice of male or female Eivor. The choice between Hunwald and Aelfgar as Ealdorman of Lincolnscire does have some consequences, but it is generally recommended to choose Aelfgar to allow Hunwald to live out his days in Ravensthorpe with Swanburrow.

FAQs About Choosing Your Character in Valhalla

Character Selection

1. Is it better to choose a male or female Eivor? Choosing a male or female Eivor is equally valid with no major repercussions beyond the character model, as the story of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is not significantly impacted by this choice.

2. Should I pick Hunwald or Aelfgar? If you choose Hunwald, Aelfgar will assist him in his decision-making within Lincolnscire, but it is generally recommended to choose Aelfgar to allow Hunwald to live out his days in Ravensthorpe with Swanburrow.

3. Who should Eivor vote for as Ealdorman of Lincolnscire? The safest option is to pick either Aelfgar or Hunwald, as Bishop Herefrith is a member of the Order of the Ancients.

Romance and Relationships

4. Should Eivor accept Randvi? If Eivor loves Randvi and has haggled with their conscience enough to make this choice, the benefits of romance likely outweigh the drawbacks, and players are treated to new dialogue options and what is easily the most organic and thought-out romance in the game.

5. Can Eivor marry a man? In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, romance is straightforward, and Eivor can partake in everything from one-night stands to full-fledged relationships, and since players can swap between a female-presenting or male-presenting protagonist at any point in the game, there are no limitations based on gender.

6. Who can you romance in AC Valhalla? Eivor can romance several characters, including Petra, Broder, Gunlodr, Stigr, Tarben, Tewdwr, and Vili, each with their own requirements and storylines.

Character Background and Lore

7. Is Eivor canonically male or female in AC Valhalla? While female Eivor is the canonical version, the game explains the character’s diverging genders, stating that the system is thrown off by the presence of Odin’s DNA in Eivor’s bloodline, leading the Animus to occasionally interpret Eivor’s appearance as a male who resembles Odin.

8. Why is Eivor called Wolf-Kissed? Eivor is called Wolf-Kissed due to the scar on her face, which she obtained as a child after being left to her own devices following her parents’ death.

9. What happens if you let the Animus choose Eivor’s appearance? If you let the Animus choose, you’ll play as female Eivor through the vast majority of the game, except in the two mythological realms of Asgard and Jotunheim, where you’ll take on a somewhat different role and appear as male Eivor instead.

Game Mechanics and Consequences

10. Can you prevent Hunwald from dying? Unfortunately, Hunwald will die at some point during the story, regardless of your choices, and there’s nothing you can do to prevent it.

11. Will Hunwald be mad if I choose Aelfgar? If you choose Aelfgar, Hunwald is upset, but he joins Swanburrow to live in Ravensthorpe.

12. Does sleeping with Estrid affect Randvi? Eivor’s flings, such as sleeping with Estrid, will not affect Eivor’s relationship with Randvi.

13. How do you switch between a male and female Eivor? To change Eivor’s gender presentation, open the pause menu, select Animus, then Change Eivor’s appearance, and choose how you would like Eivor to be presented, or let the Animus decide.

14. Why is male Eivor not canon? Male Eivor is not canon because female Eivor is the canonical version, and the game explains that the Animus is thrown off by the presence of Odin’s DNA in Eivor’s bloodline, leading it to occasionally interpret Eivor’s appearance as a male who resembles Odin.

15. Is Basim a bad guy in AC Valhalla? Basim Ibn Ishaq turns out to be a bonafide bad guy in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, despite his origin story being more endearing and earnest.