Heike

Learn how to defeat Heike, a Zealot in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Discover his attack patterns, weak points, and the rewards you'll earn.

Alright, let's talk about Heike, one of the Order of the Ancients Zealots you'll encounter in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. He's a bit of a tricky one because he likes to play dirty with poison. Don't worry, though, we'll get you through this!

Heike's Poison Game

First off, Heike's main trick is his longsword. He can make it poisonous, which means if he lands a hit, you're going to be taking damage over time. On top of that, he'll also throw poisonous grenades. If you're finding the poison damage is just too much to handle, consider putting some skill points into poison resistance. It can make a world of difference.

Attack Patterns and Dodging

Heike mixes things up with both strong (red) attacks and lighter (orange) attacks. The lighter ones? You can totally parry those if your timing is good. The strong attacks, though? You absolutely need to dodge those. If you've got the Brush with Death skill, successfully dodging an attack will slow down time for you, giving you a sweet window to get in some free hits without him being able to retaliate.

Exploiting Weak Points

Heike has a couple of weak spots that are super useful to target. Aim for his right shin and his back. If you manage to land a shot on these spots, you'll drain his stamina like crazy. Keep hitting them, and if you deplete his entire stamina bar, you'll get a chance for a powerful Stun Attack – a great way to deal a chunk of damage.

Securing the Victory and Rewards

Once you've finally taken Heike down, make sure you confirm the kill. This wraps up the Zealot fight. For your trouble, you'll get a random powerful rune and some other supplies. The really important thing Heike drops is the Mysterious Chariot Tablet. This is a Treasure of Britain, and you'll need it if you're aiming to get the awesome Excalibur Sword.