While the game lists Valkyrie as a hard character, the website lists her as a medium.Oddly enough, Warlord did not possess this restriction, although he is another Viking Hero who wears a helmet and can have horns for Ornaments. Until Season 12, Valkyrie (together with Raider) were not able to go without Ornaments, which in a way reinforced this idea that Vikings had horned helmets.While all promotional materials feature the Valkyrie (and other Viking Heroes) wearing a horned helmet, there is no historical proof that Vikings have actually worn such helmets in battle.The title 'Valkyrie' in Old Norse is ' valkyrja' which means 'chooser of the slain.'.They brought half the souls of the slain to Valhalla and the other half to Fólkvangr. In Norse Mythology, Valkyries were female spirits who chose who lived or died in battle.An attack can come from either and an enemy can find themselves on their back if they are too slow.

The long shaft gives the Valkyrie reach, while the shield offers what defense they need. The shield is small and only gives so much protection.īut put them in the hands of a Valkyrie and they are a deadly combination. Spear and Shield - The Spear is a simple weapon: a sharpened metal point at the end of a long wooden shaft. The skulls of rams are attached to their gauntlets. Their helmet has a full face plate and ram horns. On their shoulder plates are fur linings that provide warmth in the harsh weather of Valkenheim. The Valkyrie wear mostly leather armor with some metal plates. They are chosen by the gods-pray that you never encounter one on the battlefield. They are scouts and trackers who use their spears and shields to deadly effect.

They will fight and earn glory so that those who can’t will be counted in the halls of Valhalla. The Valkyries have made a deal with the gods. Valkyries are a playable hero class in For Honor.

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