The Abbot's Gambit

Follow our expert guide to complete The Abbot's Gambit quest in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Find Basim, gather intel at Tonbridge Inn, and locate the emissary at Dover Fortress.

Alright, let's get this quest, 'The Abbot's Gambit,' sorted in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. First things first, you'll need to head over to Saint Hadrian's Priory in Cent. If you're not sure how to get there, a quick fast travel to the Lunden docks and then heading southeast is usually the fastest way. Alternatively, you can take your longship for a more scenic cruise along the coast.

Once you arrive at the priory, you'll find Basim chatting with a monk outside. Just walk up to them, and a cutscene will play out. After the scene, you'll have a few dialogue choices with Basim, but don't worry too much, they all lead to the same conversation. Follow him to meet Cynebert, and you'll get a few more dialogue options. Again, no matter what you pick, the outcome is the same.

Next up, we need to head south to the Tonbridge Inn, which is just southwest of the Tonbridge Monastery. When you get there, make sure to use Odin's Sight – it'll highlight the houses you need to check for clues. In the house on your left as you approach from the north, there's a guy who's being a bit tight-lipped. You can get the info from him by either bribing him with 165 silver, giving him a good scare with a threat, or if you've got charisma level 3 or higher, you can charm him. If that doesn't work for you, or you just want to try something different, head to the house on your right (to the south). You can get into the locked room there by shooting the lock through the window. The guys inside will spill the beans without any fuss.

Once you've got the intel, your next stop is a drunken bard chilling under the bridge to the northwest. If you're having trouble pinpointing him, use your raven to scout the area – it'll be highlighted. He's a bit too soused to give you anything useful, so we need to sober him up. The easiest way is to grab him, carry him to the nearby river, and toss him in! After he's out of the water, have another chat. He'll try to bribe you for the info, but don't waste your silver. Just keep picking the other dialogue options until he gives you what you need.

With the emissary's location secured, it's time to head to Dover Fortress on the southeast coast of Cent. Since you're already by the bridge and water, you can summon your longship and sail around, or if you fancy exploring more of Cent, you can travel overland. Once you reach Dover Fortress, use your raven again to scout the general area – you're looking for the emissary in the western part of the fortress, near the entrance. As you move through the fortress, keep using Odin's Sight to pinpoint their exact location.

Now, you've got a couple of options for dealing with the emissary. You can try a stealthy approach and steal the message from behind, but with all the guards around, it can be pretty tricky and depends on where the emissary spawns randomly. Your other option is to go for a direct assassination, grab the letter, and then make a run for it while the guards are alerted. If you're feeling bold, you can even take on all the guards. Once you have the letter, this quest will wrap up!