Beast of the Hills

Learn how to take down the Beast of the Hills, a giant drunk bear in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Get tips on skills, weak points, and attack patterns to win this tough fight.

Alright, so you've stumbled upon the 'Beast of the Hills' mystery in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, huh? This isn't your average bear. This fella's gotten himself into a bit of a pickle, drinking way too much wine down in the cellars beneath Uriconium Ruins. You'll find the entrance to his lair via a tunnel on the edge of those ruins. Now, he might seem a bit wobbly and his attacks could look weak at first because he's so drunk, but don't let that fool you – this bear hits HARD. As the fight goes on, he'll get even more unpredictable and his attacks will become super fast and chaotic. He's also a real tank, so be prepared for a bit of a marathon, not a sprint.

Skills to Consider:

• Brush with Death: This skill is a lifesaver. If you time your dodges just right, you'll trigger a slow-motion effect, giving you a precious window to land some free hits without him being able to retaliate.
• Grit: For a fight this tanky, Grit is fantastic. Landing a melee hit actually restores a bit of your health, meaning you won't have to chug your precious rations quite so often.
• Last Chance Healing: When you're really low on health, this skill kicks in, slowing down time. It gives you a crucial moment to either escape and heal up or to get a few quick hits in if you're feeling brave. It's especially useful against his one-shot attacks.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak Points: His back legs and abdomen. Hitting these early can stagger him.
• Tanky: Expect this fight to take a while.
• Drunk Attacks: His attacks can be erratic and unpredictable, but also sometimes weaker.

Phases:

1. Opening: The bear is initially distracted, drinking wine. Use this time to hit his weak points on his back legs and abdomen. Getting two weak points here is possible before he even reaches you.
2. Mid-Fight: He becomes more erratic. Focus on dodging and using skills to manage health and create attack windows.
3. Late-Fight: Attacks become chaotic and quick. Stamina management and precise dodging are key.

Strategy:

• Hit Weak Points Early: When you first enter the cellar, the bear will be busy with his wine. This is your golden opportunity! Get as many shots as you can into his back legs and abdomen. You can usually get two weak points before he even gets close. Aim for the third when you see an opening. Hitting all weak points will drain his stamina, opening him up for a powerful Stun Attack.
• Stock Up on Rations: Seriously, don't forget this. There are NO rations inside the bear's lair. His attacks deal massive damage, and you'll likely burn through your supplies quickly if you're not careful. Grab a full stock from outside the tunnel before you head in.
• Master Dodging (and Parrying): While the bear is drunk, his attacks can be a bit all over the place. Some are orange (parryable), but many are red (undodgeable). His Light attack (clawing/biting) can be parried, but it's often safer to dodge. The Swipe attack is fast and hits hard – definitely dodge this. His Body Slam can be orange or red; it's super damaging, so dodging is usually the safest bet. The Charge attack, where he rears up, is red and requires a well-timed dodge.
• Don't Over-Dodge: This sounds counter-intuitive, but it's crucial. While the bear is erratic, dodging *too much* will drain your stamina, leaving you wide open for his devastating attacks. Try to stay relatively still and only dodge when you absolutely have to – either for a power attack or if you're struggling with the timing of a parry.
• Use Your Skills: Remember those skills we talked about? Brush with Death, Grit, and Last Chance Healing are your best friends here. Use them to create openings and manage your health.

Once you finally bring this drunken beast down, you'll earn the Beast of the Hills’ Head trophy and +2 Skill Points. Good luck!