Assassin’s Creed Valhallais loaded with challenging enemies to combat. Among these, some of the hardest are the Zealots. Zealots are warriors for the Order of the Ancients, a cultist group who have their loyal Zealots roaming around the world ofAssassin’s Creed Valhalla. Depending on the player’s choice after defeating Leofrith, Zealots may actively hunt the player, or they may only attack if provoked.
Players will need to defeat all theZealots inAssassin’s Creed Valhallato finishThe Order of the Ancientsquest. Redwalda is a lower-level Zealot with a power level of 90. Players are recommended to get Eivor to at least power level 90 before attempting this fight. Redwalda can be found patrolling theruins of Venonis, northwest of Ravensthorpe, in Ledecestrescire. Players may use Odin’s Sight to locate and permanently mark Redwalda’s position if they need to return to this fight later.
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All the Zealots inAssassin’s Creed Valhallautilize different combinations of weapons. Redwalda uses a Great Sword and a Shield combination to block attacks and counter with his own. Redwalda also uses two types of ranged attacks by using a spear or a tossed landmine. Landmines will stay on the ground until triggered. Players should come prepared with full rations and arrows to defeat Redwalda inAssassin’s Creed: Valhalla.
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Recommendations To Beat Redwalda
Redwalda’s Location:Redwalda is found in Venonis, Ledescestrescire.
Recommended Level:The player can fight Redwalda at level 60, but Eivor should be at least 90-100 before taking on this enemy.
Different Approaches To Attacking
Defensively Distanced
Assassin’s Creed ValhallaPlayers will want to approach Redwaldafrom a distance. Use an arrow toshoot one of Redwalda’s weak points to knock him off his horse.Shooting a weak point will remove one of his stamina bars.
Players that go for a defensively distanced route should focus on shooting any weak points on Redwalda or aiming for the head. Playing at bow and arrow range will prompt Redwalda to throw his spear or landmines at Eivor. It’s the perfect opportunity to use The Missile Reversal skill and throw his spears and landmines back at Redwalda.
Up Close and Personal
If players run out of arrowsor otherwise prefer a more aggressive option, they can get up close and personal with Redwalda. Fighting up close means players need to focus on what type of attacks Redwalda is using.
If players see ayellowish glow above Redwalda’s head, they should be prepared toparry the attackto create an opening to deal damage. On the other hand, ifRedwalda gets a red glowabove his head, then the next attack will be unblockable and players should be prepared to dodge Redwalda’s attacks.
Players withthe Brush with Deathskillin the raven skill tree can slow down time when dodging just before being hit by an incoming attack, opening a small window to attack Redwalda. Successful parries and well-timed dodges followed up by a flurry of attacks or an adrenaline skill will help players in defeating Redwalda.
Redwalda and the rest of the Zealots prove to be challenging fights inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla. Zealots carry different combinations of weapons that will change their attack patterns keeping the fights interesting.Redwalda is one of many Zealots thatAssassin’s Creed Valhallaplayers must defeat on their quest to defeat theOrder of the Ancients.
Assassin’s Creed Valhallais available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
