Horsa

Learn how to defeat Horsa, a Zealot in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. This guide covers his attacks, weak points, and strategies for victory.

Alright, let's talk about Horsa. He's one of those Zealots you'll run into in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and he's a bit of a bruiser. You'll find him chilling on the northern border of Oxenefordscire. Don't expect him to be on horseback though; he's a foot soldier who likes to get up close and personal with a massive greataxe.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak Points: Both shoulders, left thigh. Hitting these will deplete his stamina.
• Attacks: Mix of strong (red) and lighter (orange) attacks.
• Ranged Attack: Throws smoke grenades to obscure your vision.

Strategy:

• Horsa's main threat is his greataxe. He mixes in powerful red attacks that you absolutely must dodge. His lighter, orange attacks, however, are fair game for parrying. Mastering the parry will be key here.
• If you've got the Brush with Death skill, try to dodge his attacks. Successfully dodging will trigger a slow-motion effect, giving you a window to land some free hits without him being able to retaliate.
• Don't forget about his weak points! Aiming for his shoulders and his left thigh will significantly drain his stamina. Keep hitting those spots.
• When his stamina bar is completely depleted, you'll get the chance for a powerful Stun Attack. Make sure to capitalize on this opportunity.
• He also throws smoke grenades to mess with your vision. Just keep moving and try to anticipate his next move rather than relying on sight alone when the smoke is up.
• Once you've finally taken him down, remember to confirm the kill. This is how you complete the Zealot boss fight.