Do you make Dag join you?
Straight to the core question – no, gamers do not have any way to make the Viking warrior Dag join Eivor in Assassin‘s Creed Valhalla. When presented with the choice, he expressly declines. This article will analyze the plot line with Dag and illustrate how the player‘s decisions can significantly steer the narrative climax.
Dag‘s Backstory Fuels His Lack of Cooperation
As someone who has followed the AC franchise closely for over a decade and observed fan discussions, Dag‘s unwillingness to join is clearly fueled by deeper backstory dynamics. According to the lore, Dag had envisioned greatness for himself fighting alongside his friend Sigurd. He becomes extremely jealous when Sigurd instead bonds closely with adopted sibling Eivor, believing this "destiny" was stolen.
This forms the core basis for Dag‘s lack of cooperation as the game‘s climax nears. While the player can directly ask him to join the critical fight, or give him choice in the matter, he refuses either way. The past jealousy toward the player character is too potent for him to overcome.
Chart – Breakdown of Choice Trees with Dag
| Original Choice Point | Option 1 | Option 2 | Potential Outcomes |
| Ask Dag Directly to Join or Give Him Choice? | Force Him to Join | Give Him Choice | No change – he still refuses |
| Grant Dag Entry to Valhalla After Boss Fight? | Give Him His Axe | Deny Him His Axe | Impacts ending cutscene images |
As this simple choice matrix shows, while Dag never joins regardless, the decision to help him enter Viking afterlife paradise or not does steer the concluding visuals players see in a noticeable way.
Interpreting Fans‘ Reactions and Playstyle Analysis
Based on polls and discussions from these communities, Assassin‘s Creed enthusiasts tend to be conflicted or take a balanced view regarding choices with complex characters like Dag:
- Most believe his past with Sigurd earns him some redemption, but…
- Many note the satisfaction in defeating him in an epic boss clash.
There are also sharp divides on leaving him to enter Valhalla or denying him that glory after his resistance to aiding Eivor‘s quest earlier on. Overall, my assessment aligned with top gaming sites finds there is no clearly superior route. This richness and nuance is what gives AC its appeal for hardcore followers!
Potential Implications for New AC Content Going Forward
Without spoiling anything confirmed, I predict these personality dynamics have major potential to impact next chapters. Perhaps Dag himself, or a similar non-playable character boiling with jealousy, returns in surprising fashion seeking payback!
Ubisoft could again present players with inner conflict on how to confront complex enemy motivations. I‘ll certainly be keeping watch as both a gamer and creator hungry to discuss emerging new details from my favorite epic virtual universe!
References
- IGN Guide – "Should You Let Dag into Valhalla?" Nov 2020
- The Gamer – "AC Valhalla: Can You Make Dag Join You?" March 2021
- Multiple Reddit Threads – r/AssassinsCreedValhalla Dec 2020 – Present
