The Assassin’s Creed franchise began back in 2007, and it is still going strong to this day with its most recent release of Valhalla. Some players have been a part of the journey since the beginning, while others are new to the scene. These newcomers have a lot to learn and often make some grave mistakes that could be easily avoided.

Luckily, this guide will help any player, both new and old, understand how to avoid them. Keep reading to take your Assassin’s Creed game to the next level as you better understand how to play!

9 Choices Matter

Your choices make a difference in different parts of the story, and it can change the outcome of the game. Sometimes it can lead to someone’s death, and other times it will earn you special rewards.

Solution:

If you want the ability to make different choices then you should manually save your game before each interaction. This will allow you to go back and explore the different options available to you.

8 Forgetting To Use Sýnin And Your Focus

Players are equipped with both a raven named Sýnin and an ability to focus on your surroundings, which pro players use all the time. Eivor is able to send Sýnin up into the sky to pinpoint her objectives, while the focus is great for pinpointing chests and other quest objectives.

When you are stuck trying to figure out how to solve a problem or need to find an area, employ Sýnin and your focus. A lot of the game does involve puzzles, but these two things make them easier to solve by providing tips and hints.

7 Choosing The Wrong Skills

You are given a skill tree at the start of the game, and it is up to you to choose which path to take. Players are given three paths which include:

It is not uncommon to see points freely spent with no rhyme or reason as to why, which can hinder your ability to successfully take down more difficult opponents.

Your gameplay will decide which of these three paths you should focus on, and you can tell whether you prefer rushing into battle, shooting your bow, or performing assassination attacks.

6 Neglecting Side Quests

Side quests are everywhere on the map, and a bit of exploration will uncover them. You might choose to just play the story and avoid the other side quests throughout the game, but this will hinder your gameplay. These quests give skill points, specialty items, and plenty of XP to help you level up Eivor.

A few of them you will encounter throughout the game include:

You should try to complete a few side quests that are around each of the locations that the story takes you.

5 Equipping The Wrong Abilities

Abilities can be found and earned at various locations throughout the game and players can equip them to use in battle. Unfortunately, many choose to stick with the same abilities throughout the entire game, but the problem is that not every enemy is alike, especially when it comes to elite foes.

Understand the attack style of your enemy and choose your abilities based on this. It may take a desynchronization or two, but understanding that some abilities are better for some fights than others is half the battle.

4 Failing To Use The Feast Buff

One new addition to this installment of Assassin’s Creed is known as the Feast Buff. This can be used after your Settlement reaches level 4, but it can be very useful when heading into a big battle or if Eivor intends to fight an elite foe.

Ring the bell outside of the longhouse before heading off to a major fight and make sure to keep upgrading its perks.

The buildings to upgrade include:

3 Avoiding Fall Damage

Eivor can jump from unimaginable heights in this game, but new players often find themselves desynchronizing more often than they desire. This is because they are jumping from heights that have Eivor sustaining unimaginable amounts of damage.

A hit of a button toward the end of your fall will allow Eivor to roll and inflict less damage upon his health. There is also a skill called Breakfall that will employ this automatically the next time you accidentally send yourself freefalling off the side of a cliff.

2 Not Realizing You Can Summon Your Crew

Eivor has her own raiding crew, which is one of the best things about the game, but it is not uncommon for new players not to realize that they can be summoned at any moment. They will assist you in a fight, which can be especially useful when you find yourself surrounded by a multitude of heavily armed enemies.

When you are fighting near a body of water pull up your skill wheel and choose the horn in the top left. This will summon your crew to your location so they can aid you in battle.

1 Forgetting To Upgrade

Eivor has armor and weapons at her disposal, but it is important to upgrade these pieces throughout the game. Many find themselves outmatched even at a high power level, and this is because they neglected to upgrade their items. These can be upgraded by Gunnar at the Blacksmith by giving him:

Eivor can upgrade her own weapons, armor, quiver, and rations in her inventory by using:

You should routinely check your inventory to see what items can be upgraded, especially after looting multiple chests or completing a big raid. It is also smart to visit the Blacksmith anytime you find yourself back at the settlement to continue upgrading your items.

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