Assassin’s Creed Valhallahas all the makings of awell-crafted, modern RPG, save for the fact that players cannotcreate their own characters. Other than that, though, the customization opportunity is impressively deep. There is a wide array of weapons,solid armor sets, and other items that the players can pick up in this game. However, a couple of them are much trickier to find than others.
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These rare items are often well-hidden, demand a high Power Level,orrequire following a complex process to acquire them. However, what they bring to the table makes the process very worthwhile. Some of these items are powerhouses in terms of combat, while others just make the player look very stylish as they traverse the world ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla.
Updated July 25, 2025, by Stephen LaGioia:Ubisoft has continued to expand the content of this already massive Viking epic, capped off with the finalDLC add-on, The Last Chapter,in November. With this comes a slew of new cosmetics, weapons, and other goodies for Eivor to add to their arsenal.
And so, we decided to revisit and expand upon this list ofAC Valhalla’s rarest items, the ones most coveted among players — along with the best weapons and equipment that can be found.
18Wolf Mount
Wolf mounts can be purchased from the in-game store. However, a player doesn’t need to do that if they want to own a wolf mount. They can simply turn to Reda’s Shop. The items in the Shop are only available for a period of time before they are replaced by other unique and rare items. Some of the items that players can find here are wolf mounts, like Hati and Muspell Warg.
One of the best, rarest examples is the covetedSunlight Mount.This is a highly elegant and sleek gold mount that Eivor can use to make their wolf mount even more intimidating. Players will need to keep their eyes peeled for this in theweekly selectionat Reda’s shop.
17Wretched Scythe
As soon as the player arrives inFrancia, they can immediately find this weapon should they choose to. It is located inside aMurmiliacum, north of Amienois and east of Amiens.It is marked by a golden assassin icon on the map.
Once you get inside the building, head to the second floor first to collect theMurmiliacum Door Key. Once acquired, head behind the building to find a wooden floor. Break the floor to head underground. Once there, simply continue on to find a chest. Use the key to unlock it to acquire the Wretched Scythe. This is just one ofmany great pieces of Murmiliacum wealthEivor can flaunt.
16Cu Chulainn Shield
The first DLC, the Irish campaign calledWrath of the Druids,comes with some majestic locales, but also some great new weapons and gear to try out. One of the best and rarest is this large, elegant shield, the Cu Chulainn. One of the standout pieces of Wealth in Meath, this shield was said to have been used by the demi-god Cu Chulainn.
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To get it, players will first need to hit each of the other territories in Ireland. Players will also need togetall five of the Ui Neill Artifactsamongst Ireland to open the chest it comes in. Once that’s done, head to thesouthern point of Meath.Head inside the cavern there, and players will see a chest that has the shield.
This shield is a powerhouse, as it’s not only massive, but it increases Ability damage based on how long Eivor blocks.
15Brigandine Rune
Runes are one of the most ideal ways to power up and customize Eivor’s offensive (and defensive) abilities. Diamond-shaped Runes are particularly great, as they hold even higher buffs and more impactful abilities.
WhileallDiamond Runes are quite rare, the Brigandine stands out for its particularly useful nature. Not only is it one of just ahandfulof Diamond Armor Runes, but it also makes Eivor far more effective in combat. Players will be able to attack and move about more quickly when surrounded by more than two attackers, which isa common occurrenceinValhalla.
To increase the odds of finding one, Eivor can plunder chests, slay enemies, and check vendors from areas with higher Power Levels. Though they can also opt to hunt down Zealots scattered about the map, as they’re more likely to drop them.
14Damaged Fury Rune
Another rare, sought-after Rune by many is the Damaged Fury Rune, which increases Eivor’s attack after taking a hit. Of course,even for many skilled assassins, getting hit can be a common occurrence, given the amount of foes players often face at once; some of which use projectiles.
Those who favor going on the offensive will find this Rune helpful, as it will bump up Eivor’s offensive prowess quite a bit.
13Nodens' Arc
The Nodens' Arc is a bow the players can equip in the game. It is an Isu weapon. Like all weapons that are ofIsu origins, it is decorated with glowing lines and lights. It is named after the Celtic god of hunters Nodens.
The process of getting the Nodens' Arc is very interesting and complex. Players were only able to decipher how to finally get this weapon bytranslating Isu scripts using Layla Hassan’s computer.To get this weapon, players will need to hit a glowing rock in a lake innorthern Eurvicscireusing the Excalibur sword. Thisguide goes through the process of acquiring this bow in detail.
12Bloodied Scythe
Scythes are a new weapon type introduced in theSiege of Paris DLC.The first of the bunch is the Bloodied Scythe. This weapon can be found in thePontem Esera in the western part of the Amienos region.
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The scythe itself is located inside a locked house. The key is kept by aGoliath, marked with a key above his head and a red outline. Either sneak on the enemy or attack him head-on to get the key. Once the key is acquired, head to a two-story house north of the fort. The Bloodied Scythe is located in a chest inside that house.This guide goes into even more detail.
11Gungnir
Those who like using potent, long-ranged spears inAssassin’s Creed Valhallawill be glad to know that they can use the spear of Odin in the game. Gungnir is an Isu artifact, created by Ivaldi, and wielded by Odin himself.
Gungnir can be acquired inGoinnhellir, a cave in Norway’s Hordefylke.The player can return to this location after traveling here for the first time with Sigurd. They’ll be able to find this powerful spear inside the cave. This spear pulsates with power. Gungnir has the capability of extending its reach, allowing it to have a very wide area of attack. Players can readthis guide for more details.
10Excalibur
It would be blasphemy to create a game about ancient England and not include the legendary Excalibur, originally wielded by King Arthur himself. In theAssassin’s Creeduniverse, Excalibur is created by none other than Hephaestus. At some point in history, it was lodged in a stone, to be picked up by King Arthur later on.
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To get this weapon, players will have to do a lot of exploration. They will first need to collect all11 Treasures of Britainand place them in their designated slots. As thisguide explains in detail, these tablets can be found in underground caves and looted from Zealots.
9Thor’s Armor Set
Thor is one of the most popular Norse gods in the pantheon. Those who want to sport his look can do so by collecting his armor set in the game. This task, however, is easier said than done.
Tocomplete Thor’s set, players will have to first defeat theDaughters of Lerion, a process that will reward them with three pieces of armor. Then, they’ll need to visit theLerion Estatefor Thor’s Helmet. Finally, players will need to defeat all the members of theOrder of the Ancients to get Thor’s Cape.Eivor will need to take on many trials for this coveted armor, but it’s well worth the fight.
