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Elk of Bloody Peaks
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Elk of Bloody Peaks

Learn how to defeat the Elk of Bloody Peaks in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. This guide covers its attacks, weak points, and strategies for this Legendary Animal.

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Learn how to defeat the Elk of Bloody Peaks in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. This guide covers its attacks, weak points, and strategies for this Legendary Animal.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Locate the Elk of Bloody Peaks in its lair, west of Fornburg.
  2. 2
    Lock onto the Elk and shoot its weak point with your bow.
  3. 3
    Shoot the weak point twice to deplete its stamina and temporarily stun the Elk.
  4. 4
    While stunned, perform heavy attacks or a Stun Attack (using 'R' if available) to deal significant damage.
  5. 5
    If you run out of arrows, parry the Elk's basic antler attack to drain its stamina.
  6. 6
    Dodge or roll to avoid the Antler Charge and the Antler and Kick combo. You can parry the basic Antler Attack with 'Q'.
  7. 7
    Attack the Elk in between its attacks, keeping an eye out for red mist indicating an incoming attack.
  8. 8
    You can also shoot the Elk in the head with your bow for extra damage.
  9. 9
    Once the Elk's stamina is depleted, it becomes significantly weaker, making it easier to defeat.
Tips
  • Always lock onto the target.
  • Use your bow to shoot the Elk's weak point twice to stun it.
  • During the stun, use heavy attacks or a Stun Attack.
  • If no arrows, parry the antler attack to drain stamina.
  • Dodge most attacks; parry the basic antler attack with 'Q'.
  • Avoid the Antler Charge and Antler and Kick combo by dodging.
  • Watch for red mist indicating an attack.
  • Attack in the windows between the Elk's attacks.
  • Shoot the Elk in the head for extra damage.
  • Focus on depleting stamina first to make the Elk significantly weaker.
  • EXP
  • 15 Leather
  • Head of the Elk of Bloody Peaks (can be mounted as a trophy by Wallace in the Hunter's Hut)

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