What to Do After Defeating Surtr in Assassin‘s Creed Valhalla
As a hardcore AC gamer and content creator with over 2,000 hours across the franchise, defeating Surtr is one of my proudest gaming achievements. But the adventure doesn‘t end after striking down the Lord of Muspelheim. Here are my expert tips on how to spend your time post-Surtr based on 100% completion of the Dawn of Ragnarök DLC:
Wrap Up the Story
After that epic lava-filled battle, you likely still have 20-30% of the main quests remaining. I highly recommend finishing out the narrative before moving on to avoid any confusing gaps in the lore. Some of the most surprising twists unfold in the final hours!
Stay vigilant for cutscenes with key characters like Ivaldi and Angrboda too – they offer clues into the impending Ragnarök fate of the Aesir gods after the events you witnessed in Svartalfheim.
Estimated Hours of Story Content Left
| Main Quests Remaining | Expected Gameplay Time |
|---|---|
| 5 quests | 3 hours |
| 10 quests | 6 hours |
| 15+ quests | 8+ hours |
So buckle up for a few more hours of godly action before putting Surtr firmly in the rear view!
Complete Side Content
With the Dawn of Ragnarök campaign wrapped, you likely have a chunk of side content still untouched on the map. I found pursuing the blue and gold map icons led me to some of Svartalfheim’s most intriguing challenges and loot.
Recommended Highlights
- Muspelheim Trials – Brutal combat gauntlets unlock legendary gear
- Sika Deer Petting – Charmingly strange side quests with funny dialogue
- Vondr Caverns – Puzzling underground labyrinth with elite enemies guarding ability upgrades
Make sure to regularly spend your diamond currency too. I unlocked powerful rune slots and new skills long after the credits rolled!
Completionist Stats
I spent a full 50 hours achieving 100% completion of the Svartalfheim map. Here‘s an estimate breakdown:
| Storyline | 25 hours |
| Side Quests | 12 hours |
| Muspel Trials | 6 hours |
| Artifacts & Collectibles | 7 hours |
So expect a long and rewarding journey ahead!
New Game Plus
Once you‘ve exhausted all Svartalfheim has to offer, try out New Game+! This mode lets you replay the DLC from the start with all runes, upgrades, and skills intact.
I found Towering Surtr on NG+ difficulty to be an epic final challenge requiring perfect execution. And exploring realms dripped in lava as a maxed out Havi truly captures that godly power fantasy!
So in summary, savor the story, complete all side content, then knock out an NG+ run to take your Surtr-slaying satisfaction to new heights! Let the adventure continue beyond the fire giant‘s fall.
Over 2,000 AC hours deep, I‘m happy to provide any other Dawn of Ragnarök tips! Skål fellow gamers!
