What to Say to King Harald

Decide what to say to King Harald during the Rude Awakening quest in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Learn the consequences of each dialogue option to secure his alliance.

Alright, so you've just finished raiding Nottfall in the Rude Awakening quest, and now you're face-to-face with King Harald himself. He's offering you his men to help take down Kjotve the Cruel, which is a pretty big deal. You've got three choices here, and what you say actually matters, though maybe not as much as you'd think!

Here are your options:

• “We have common cause.”: This is the diplomatic approach. Pick this, and King Harald will be pleased. His warriors will definitely join you for the big assault on Kjotve’s Fortress. Easy peasy alliance secured.
• “We don’t need your men.”: Okay, this one's a bit cheeky. Saying this will definitely annoy both King Harald and Sigurd. It's a bit of a slap in the face, honestly. But hey, even though they're miffed, Harald’s warriors will still tag along for the assault on Kjotve’s Fortress. So, you get the help, but you might have a bit of awkward tension to deal with.
• “What’s in it for you?”: This is the pragmatic choice. When you ask this, King Harald will lay it out – he wants this war over, and his help speeds that up. It’s a straightforward deal, and just like the other options, his warriors will join you in the assault on Kjotve’s Fortress.

So, while your dialogue choice does affect Harald's mood and Sigurd's opinion of you, it doesn't actually change whether you get his men for the fight. You'll get the support no matter what you say here, but picking the right words can definitely smooth things over or cause a bit of friction.