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A Triumphant Return
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

A Triumphant Return

Follow our step-by-step guide to complete the 'A Triumphant Return' quest in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, including infiltrating Dunwic Fortress and lighting the brazier.

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Follow our step-by-step guide to complete the 'A Triumphant Return' quest in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, including infiltrating Dunwic Fortress and lighting the brazier.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Immediately after 'The Measure of a Norseman', speak with Oswald by the docks in Northwic.
  2. 2
    After a cutscene, use your raven to locate the first scout to the northwest.
  3. 3
    Take a small boat from the docks and row to the shore beyond the bridge to find the scout.
  4. 4
    Fight and capture the scout, then place them on the boat and return them to Oswald.
  5. 5
    After Oswald decides to meet Rued in open battle, travel southeast to meet him. You can travel via the Wensum River to the eastern coast and then south to Dunwic Fortress.
  6. 6
    Infiltrate Dunwic Fortress. To avoid a large battle, use the secret entrance southwest of the fortress.
  7. 7
    To reach the secret entrance, walk along the right side of the bridge's rope.
  8. 8
    Inside, move the barricade and proceed through the tunnels until you find a ladder to the north.
  9. 9
    At the top of the ladder, defeat the guard to the southeast.
  10. 10
    Proceed up the steps to the south, taking out the guard on the platform above with an arrow to the head.
  11. 11
    Engage the Woe-Bringer, targeting its weak points, and finish it off with high-damage abilities. Loot the Woe-Bringer for a Nickel Ingot.
  12. 12
    Free the woman from the nearby cage and the man from the cage above.
  13. 13
    Take the Dunwic Door Key from a nearby table.
  14. 14
    To access the wealth, throw a fire pot on the rubble blocking a hole. Jump down and move the barricade to reveal a door.
  15. 15
    Use the key to open the door and enter the room. Here you will find a Book of Knowledge granting the Rush & Bash ability (or an upgrade) and a small treasure chest.
  16. 16
    Climb the eastern wall of the fortress (facing the sea) to find an Opal in a broken segment.
  17. 17
    From the top of the eastern wall, look northwest to see the brazier.
  18. 18
    Light the brazier with your torch.
  19. 19
    After a cutscene, flee west with your allies and meet them at the quest marker to complete the quest.
Tips
  • The dialogue options during cutscenes have no significant impact on the outcome.
  • Using the secret entrance to Dunwic Fortress helps avoid a large battle.
  • The Woe-Bringer can be defeated by targeting its weak points while its back is turned.
  • The Rush & Bash ability is found in a room accessible with the Dunwic Door Key.
  • Nickel Ingot
  • Opal
  • Book of Knowledge (Rush & Bash ability or upgrade)

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