Learn how to defeat the bard in Assassin's Creed Valhalla's 'The Devil Has All the Best Tunes' mystery in Hamtunscire. Get tips on weak points and combat strategy.
Alright, so you've finished chatting with the bard in Hamtunscire. The next step for this mystery, 'The Devil Has All the Best Tunes,' is to head over to the hooded Norse warrior chilling near that barrel of ale. He's going to challenge you to a drinking contest, and you'll definitely want to accept if you're aiming to clear this one off your list.
Here's the kicker: he's ridiculously fast at drinking. But don't sweat it, because after the first round, everyone around you is going to drop like flies – turns out they were all poisoned! Then, surprise, the bard turns on you and you've got to take him down yourself.
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After the conversation with the bard, find the hooded Norse Warrior near the ale barrel.
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Accept his challenge for a drinking contest to progress the mystery.
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After the first round, all other Norsemen will die, and you'll be poisoned. The bard will then attack you.
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You'll need to defeat the bard in combat to complete the mystery. He's located in north Hamtunscire, south of Readingum Abbey.
- The bard can be tough because he's really quick and dodges a lot. Trying to hit his weak points on his left leg and right arm with your bow can be tricky.
- If you're struggling to hit those weak spots, try using a skill that slows down time. Abilities like Brush with Death or Focus of the Nornir can give you the window you need.
- Watch out for his combo attacks – he likes to mix spear lunges with flying kicks. If you don't create some distance, he can really wear you down, even if individual hits don't do massive damage.
- Dodging or rolling away from his flurry of attacks is key to survival. Don't get cornered!
- Once you defeat the bard, the mystery will be marked as complete.
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