Assassin''s Creed Valhalla: Win mock battle duels

Admittedly, Vikings are actually known as rather taciturn fellows, but in mock battles they prove that they can also be different. In the word fights in Assassin's Creed Valhalla you duel with your opponent without physical violence, but try to convince with verbal finesse. In this guide you will learn:

  • How to conduct a mocking match
  • Who you can duel with verbally
  • When to get the "Mockingbird" achievement

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What is the point of a mock battle duel?

For one thing, taunt duels in Assassin's Creed Valhalla are a nice way to pass the time, and they'll further boost your game time. Apart from the first duel in Fornburg, which is part of the main story, all other word battles are optional. More importantly, you can use the verbal battles to increase Eivor's Charisma value. The better his Charisma value is, the more likely he is to save your life in a dangerous situation.

The Charisma value will give you more response options when you meet other characters. If tensions arise between you, you can calm your counterpart down with a few of the right words. Or you can elicit some information from him or her that is actually top secret.

The rules of mocking are simple: your answer must rhyme and fit the theme.

What is the Mocking Contest about?

If you've played Monkey Island in the past, you're probably familiar with a taunt. It's about two characters having a battle of words, where one duelist's statement must be countered with a matching statement from the other.

If you want to try it yourself first, without using our solution: Make sure that your answer rhymes with your opponent's statement and that it is about the same topic. So you can proceed according to the exclusion principle: First look at which answer option does not rhyme and mentally cross it out. For the remaining two statements that both rhyme, only one fits thematically. Choose the correct answer three times and you will win the mockery contest.

And don't forget: If you defeat all opponents in the mocking match, you'll receive the "Mockingbird" achievement and also get a silver trophy or 30 Gamerscore.

The Mocking Controversy in Englaland

Defeat Jungwulf in Hreopedun

  1. "That's funny, because it's you who's about to be defeated."
  2. "Oh, you weakling, you milk boy don't impress me."
  3. "Your rhymes are bad and your sense of verse limps."

Defeat Fergal the Faceless in Grantabrycg

When you go up against Fergal, it doesn't matter what answers you take. There are no wrong statements in this case.

Defeat Ceaddawic the rumor spreader in Norwic

  1. "Those you speak are probably foolish and hold a grudge."
  2. "Whoever says that speaks only lies. I am brimming with power."
  3. "I'm just too smart, that's why they're offended."

Defeat Augusta the Merry in Lunden

  1. "Well, the fairest art thou, elegant and very fine."
  2. "Thy grace is great, such shapeliness rare."
  3. "And by my counterpart could not be fairer."

Defeating Hogg the Brawny in Oxenaford

  1. "Nay, thou art but a worm, and canst not strike a note."
  2. "Only your head hair frightened, that's why you're all bald."
  3. "And as smart as a donkey, not worth talking about."

Defeat Ove the Scarred in Quatford

Note: Following the mocking match, there is a tangible confrontation between Ove and Eivor. Afterwards, however, you'll receive a clue that you'll need to find a member of the Order of Elders.

  1. "But if you don't watch out, I'll spank your knuckle."
  2. "You're not a challenge, I'll spank you first."
  3. "Then you taste all the blood of your mouth right now."

Defeat Brother Quiescis in Cantwaraeburh

  1. "And with Lang'weile my stomach turns."
  2. "Thou hast lost, though thou speak'st not thyself."
  3. "Shove your own pen and ink in the back of your head."

Defeat Lady Ellett of Colencaester

  1. "For they bring sleep to us all."
  2. "I'll defeat you, then you'll know."
  3. "With the most miserable words in the world."

Who do you think has more skill rhetorically?

Defeat Holle the High Exalted in Eoforwic

  1. "The only fool here lives on a wall."
  2. "Never as high as I, for I must come to Valhall."
  3. "Your greatness is spectacle! You climbing gnome!"

Borghild the landlady's enemy in Piceringa defeat

  1. "Your face looks like a horse's ass."
  2. "Well, look at you, you're ugly for ten."
  3. "Now you're just telling lies, that was'n too much beer."

Defeat Stigr of the Love Stigma in Hemthorp

If you win the mocking match, romance will ensue between Eivor and Stigr.

  1. "I'll pull you in and throw you on the bed."
  2. "My lips can do much, my tongue even more."
  3. "I'm really looking forward to that. Lie down already."

Fenn the melancholy in Hamtunscir defeat

  1. "Take the thousand times ten and you approach well."
  2. "It's not my fault how the fate goes."
  3. "So that then one day in Valhall I am too."

The taunting dispute in Nordvege

Defeat Alvis in Fornberg

  1. "What you teach hits as hard as a blow to the privates."
  2. "Then I say hot air dents your forehead."
  3. "My opponents from the rhyme and wit storm blown away."

Defeat Manin the Wolf Warrior in Stavanger

  1. "Seems more like a pig standing before me."
  2. "No. You won't get any applause for that face."
  3. "You've got guts like a club - you're just broad."

The mocking match in Asgard

Defeating Thor over a cliff

  1. "Just be careful what you wish for, I'll win the argument."
  2. "No one admires you, everyone runs away all brisk."
  3. "Well, a victory is not what fate gave you."

The mocking match in Jötunheim

Defeat the squirrel Ratatösk

  1. "But in truth he has failed."
  2. "But your bite is hardly noticeable."
  3. "And your squeaking makes me sick."

When you're tired of battling words, devote yourself to another activity like the drinking game.

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