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Heavy Is the Head
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Heavy Is the Head

Follow our Assassin's Creed Valhalla Heavy Is the Head walkthrough to defeat Leofrith, make crucial dialogue choices, and uncover the fate of Ceolbert.

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Follow our Assassin's Creed Valhalla Heavy Is the Head walkthrough to defeat Leofrith, make crucial dialogue choices, and uncover the fate of Ceolbert.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Immediately after completing 'Tilting the Balance', walk with Ivarr and listen to his dialogue. A dialogue choice will appear, but it has no lasting impact.
  2. 2
    After cutscenes, you will wake up south of Tamworth Fortress. Head to the longhouse in the northwestern part of the fortress for a ceremony.
  3. 3
    A cutscene will play, interrupted by a warrior reporting a Mercian attack on Repton led by Leofrith. King Ceolwulf believes his son, Ceolbert, is in Repton. Your task is to save Ceolbert and defeat Leofrith's forces.
  4. 4
    Travel to Repton (approx. 1400m from Tamworth Fortress). Use a fast travel point if available.
  5. 5
    Upon reaching Repton, you'll find the walls breached. Find Ivarr near the town entrance.
  6. 6
    Head to the main church in the southeast of Repton. You'll learn Leofrith took someone by boat to the Isle of Waifs (Woden’s Eye) to the northwest.
  7. 7
    Make your way to the Isle of Waifs. Follow the voices of Leofrith and Ceolbert to the ruined docks to trigger a boss fight.

Boss Fight: Leofrith

Leofrith is a formidable opponent, but the 'Brush With Death' skill is highly effective. This skill slows time when you dodge, allowing you to retaliate with light attacks.

  • Weak Points: Leofrith's right ankle and left forearm. Create distance to shoot these weak points, but be wary of his unblockable charge attack.
  • Dodging: Pay attention to yellow animations indicating attacks. Dodge consecutively if needed. A roll is recommended for his heavy charge attack.
  • Blue Flash Attack: If Leofrith flashes blue and assumes a battle stance, do not charge him. Instead, shoot his weak points to stun him for massive damage.
  • Strategy: Utilize 'Brush With Death' to dodge attacks and counter, or target weak points for stun attacks.

Kill or Spare Leofrith?

After defeating Leofrith, a vision with Odin will occur. Odin will urge you to kill Leofrith. However, it is recommended to follow Eivor's instincts and spare Leofrith to progress the story effectively.

  • If you spare Leofrith: He will reveal a scroll with your name on it located in Venonis. You have one in-game day to find and burn this scroll to prevent zealots from hunting you.
  • Experience Points
  • Silver
  • Depending on your choice: Leofrith's Sword (if killed) or Leofrith lives and reveals the scroll location (if spared).

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