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Of Blood and Bonds
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Of Blood and Bonds

Follow our Assassin's Creed Valhalla walkthrough for the 'Of Blood and Bonds' quest. Learn how to make crucial choices, defeat Faravid in a boss fight, and secure alliances.

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Follow our Assassin's Creed Valhalla walkthrough for the 'Of Blood and Bonds' quest. Learn how to make crucial choices, defeat Faravid in a boss fight, and secure alliances.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Speak with Moira at the Royal Hall in Jorvik.
  2. 2
    Find Halfdan and Faravid on the walls northeast of the Royal Hall and speak with Halfdan.
  3. 3
    Follow Halfdan back to the Royal Hall and speak with him at the throne to begin the ceremony.
  4. 4
    During the ceremony, Halfdan will cough violently, revealing the cup was made of lead.
  5. 5
    You will be presented with two dialogue options: "You are insane, Halfdan." or "Stand down or fight me, Faravid.".
  6. 6
    To secure an alliance with Halfdan and Eurvicscire, choose "Stand down or fight me, Faravid.". This will lead to a boss fight with Faravid.
  7. 7
    If you choose "You are insane, Halfdan.", Faravid will go free, and you will not secure an alliance with Halfdan.

Boss Fight: Faravid

Faravid attacks relentlessly with quick follow-up strikes. Dodging may be difficult; focus on parrying or blocking his regular attacks (those not marked with yellow or orange auras).

  • Unparryable Attacks: Faravid will use attacks marked by a red rune aura, including a dive and sweeping cuts. These cannot be parried or blocked.
  • Smoke Bombs: When Faravid's hands sparkle with fire, he will throw a smoke bomb. A red indicator will appear; run to the other side of the room to avoid it.
  • Weak Points: Faravid has weak points on his head and right foot. Hitting these will weaken his defenses and open him up for a stun attack. The 'Brush with Death' skill can help slow time for easier weak point hits.
  • Healing: Around a quarter of his health, Faravid will begin to heal himself. This is indicated by a white rune aura above his head. Interrupt this heal by attacking him. Sometimes, he will create a ring of fire before healing; shoot him to interrupt.
  • Skills: The 'Grit' skill can help regain health lost from recent hits. If you don't have it, use food from nearby tables for healing.
  • Strategy: Maintain pressure by combining abilities with light and heavy attacks.
Tips
  • Siding with Halfdan and fighting Faravid does not necessarily result in tangible benefits, as Halfdan may not appear at the final battle.
  • The 'Brush with Death' skill, which slows time after a successful dodge, can make hitting weak points easier.
  • The 'Grit' skill allows you to regain health if you hit Faravid shortly after taking damage.
  • If 'Grit' is unavailable, use food from surrounding tables for quick healing.
  • Quest completion.
  • Potential alliance with Halfdan and Eurvicscire (though benefits may be limited).

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