Hunting inAssassin’s Creed Valhallais an ongoing effort, and players are going to need a lot of various different types of animal parts. For the most part, these are easy to find, but some of the materials needed for hunter’s deliveries can be a pain to locate.
It may seem obvious thatblack bear furcomes from black bears, but actually finding a black bear is a lot harder than one might expect. Most of the bears that players run across will be brown bears, and there are even some polar bears that can be found in the northernmost reaches of Norway. Alongsidefinding dog fangs for hunter deliveries, these are one of the most difficult animal resources to get.
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Naturally,Assassin’s Creed Valhallaplayers must kill black bears to get black bear furs, but finding them is a hassle. There is one particular area where black bears are guaranteed to spawn, however, and players will want to farm this spot as much as possible. One of the best ways to do this is to find the bears, get the furs, and then fast travel to a nearby viewpoint or dock. Run back to that location and the bears should respawn.
Updated August 10, 2025 by Stephen LaGioia:Gathering materials and resources remains a useful activity in Valhalla, especially as players look to bring a high-powered Eivor into the tougher regions of Ireland and Francia, by way of the recent DLC packs. In the meantime though, new players may be seeking ways in which to net fun rewards and valuable resources, while brushing up on some advanced hunting.
We thus decided to revisit and flesh out this guide related to black bears and their fur — given how tough this task can be compared to some other hunter deliveries. It should be noted that, as of this writing, black bears remain a rarity and is still mostly spotted within the one location mentioned here. However, we did feel there were some additional details that could be filled in.
Finding And Reaching Lincolnscire Black Bears
One reliable place to find black bears inAssassin’s Creed Valhallais on the border ofLincolnscire and Ledecestrescire. To be more specific, this is to thesouthwestof the city ofAnecastre, on thewest side of the river.In this area, players should see a black bear or two roaming around near some small peaks.
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Black Bears – More Details And Tips For Fighting Them
Black bears are some of the tougher animal foes to take down inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla,Legendary animalsnotwithstanding of course. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
Fastest Way to Farm Black Bears
While the previously mentioned method works well, players have discovered an even faster way to get these black bear furs. This is a fairly easy exploit, and a handy one given how rare these bears usually are.
More On Hunter’s Hut Deliveries Related To Black Bear Fur
Players who build theHunter’s Huton their settlement in Ravensthorpe will open up a slew of hunting tasks in addition to the request to slay black bears. But those specifically requiring black bear fur boil down totwo orders(as of now) from Petra and Wallace.
Reward
Bone Brew
Tekla claims she will be making something called a “bone brew” as her next ale. Perhaps it will taste better than it sounds.
7x brown bear fur5x black bear fur4x animal guts 3x wild boar tusks
Donsk Scheme (Front)
Art!
Holger needs some animal parts for his latest artistic endeavor: a self-portrait.
7x black bear fur5x raven feather 4x animal heart 3x wolf claw
Donsk Scheme (Back)
So in total, players will need around12 black bear fursto complete both of the hunter deliveries that include these furs as part of the orders.
Collectively, these reward Eivor handsomely, so they are definitely worth considering. Beyond the rewards listed, the bears will usually yieldleatherwhen slain as well as XP.
Of course, it should be noted that it’s possible tobeat the entirety ofAssassin’s Creed Valhallawithout ever touching the Hunter’s Hut, so it’s up to each player to decide whether they want to spend the time hunting down black bears. But the rewards are plentiful and useful over time.
Assassin’s Creed Valhallais available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
