Kill or Spare Rued?

Deciding whether to kill or spare Rued in Assassin's Creed Valhalla impacts Oswald's reaction and Finnr's loyalty. Get the details here!

Alright, let's talk about Rued in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. This is one of those choices that feels like it might have big consequences, and honestly, it's a bit of a tough one. You've got two main paths here: kill him or let him live to face Oswald's judgment.

Kill Rued

If you decide to go the route of killing Rued yourself, here's what happens: Finnr will definitely join your crew on the longship, which is great! However, Oswald isn't going to be happy about it. It's worth noting that this choice doesn't really change the main story in the long run. You just miss out on seeing Oswald deal with Rued himself, or getting to finish him off later. Quick heads-up: even if you fight Rued but don't kill him then, you can still recruit Finnr later on.

Spare Rued

Choosing to spare Rued means he'll face Oswald's trial. This actually leads to a pretty satisfying conclusion in the next quest, where Oswald takes Rued down himself. The catch here is that if Oswald handles Rued, Finnr pledges his loyalty to Oswald instead of joining your crew. Now, if you decide later on that Oswald didn't go far enough and you want to finish Rued off yourself, Finnr will still join your crew, and Oswald will be cool with you taking care of it.

Basically, your choice here affects Finnr's immediate loyalty and whether you get to be the one to deliver the final blow to Rued. It's a good moment to think about who you want by your side and how you want certain story threads to wrap up.