So You Wanna Be a Viking MacGyver? A Guide to Indirect Kills in AC Valhalla
You've mastered the flying axe, your beard is braided to perfection, and you can raid a monastery like a boss. But there's a new challenge on the horizon: the art of the indirect kill. Forget charging in like a berserker, we're talking about unleashing your inner Viking mastermind.
Why Go All Roundabout When You Can Be Blunt?
Let's face it, a good ol' axe to the face is a classic for a reason. But there's something undeniably stylish about taking down your enemies without them even knowing what hit them. Plus, indirect kills rack up points in those Mastery Challenges. Who doesn't want to brag about their gold medal prowess?
Unleashing Your Inner Environmentalist (Except With Less Birkenstocks)
The key to indirect kills is using your environment. Think of yourself as a Viking feng shui expert, rearranging the scenery to delightfully unfortunate ends for your foes. Here's your survival guide to the wonderful world of accidental (on purpose) demise:
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The Humble Explosive Jar: A true classic. Scattered around camps and forts, these fiery fellas are your best friend. Just a well-placed arrow (not directly at an enemy, that ruins the whole indirect fun) and BOOM! Instant barbeque.
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Let's Get This Party Started (With Fire): Oil jars? More like oil party favors! A flaming arrow here, a stray torch there, and soon your enemies will be doing the Viking Hoedown...straight into Valhalla.
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Mother Nature's Fury: Remember those exploding red barrels you used to love to shoot in old action movies? Well, guess what? They're back, and they're just as eager to ruin someone's day. Keep an eye out for explosive plants and rocks as well. Nature truly is a beautiful, deadly weapon.
Pro tip: Don't forget about your special abilities! Incendiary Trap? Smoke Bomb Diversion? Use them to create chaos and confusion, letting the environment (or your panicked enemies) do the dirty work.
So You Blew Yourself Up Instead? Don't Worry, We've All Been There
Indirect kills can be a bit of a dance. You're aiming for enemies, but not at them. You're setting traps, but hoping you don't get caught in the blast radius yourself. There will be moments of glorious, accidental explosions. There will also be moments where you singe your own beard with an overzealous fire arrow. It's all part of the learning process, Viking.
Remember: Embrace the chaos. Laugh at your fiery mishaps. And most importantly, don't forget to blame it on Odin. After all, a true Viking never takes the fall for their own (hilarious) mistakes.
With a little practice and a whole lot of Viking ingenuity, you'll be a master of the indirect kill in no time. Just remember, accidents happen, and sometimes the best way to win is to let the environment do the heavy lifting (and the exploding).