Eivor wastes little time making a name for himself while venturing through England inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla. Early on in this quest, the Viking sets his eyes on Ledecestre, and by the midway point of the chapter, is in a position to depose the region’s King Burgred.
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This sets the stage for one of themore memorable quests in the game, “Tilting the Balance,” which tasks Eivor with seeking out the king’s seemingly discrete hideout and carrying him on horseback to their base of operations. This pivotal quest is fun to pull off, but it can be tough, as several things need to go right – and it involves several unique actions. This guide will serve as the blueprint regarding how to navigate and complete the “Tilting the Balance” quest.
Quest Background
During the third chapter, as part of the Kingmaker’s Saga, Eivor will be busy dealing with enemy forces and forging alliances inLedecestrescire. After kidnapping Queen Aethelswith for theWalls of Templebroughsubquest, Eivor will be called upon to do some more dirty work and nab the king himself. First, however, they will need to find his hideout and neutralize the opposition that stands in his way.
How To Start The “Tilting The Balance” Quest
This quest will begin nearTamworth Fortress, which resides in the central-western region ofLedecestrescire, just east of a synchronization Viewpoint. Players can fast travel to this location, assuming it was already discovered, to reach this area more easily. The quest both starts and ends in this location.
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The suggested power of this region is20, so be sure to have Eivor’s power at least close to this number before venturing out. Completion of this quest yields3,400 XP, along with various goodies that can be found in the hideout Eivor will be exploring.
The Skirmisher & King Burgred
The Escape
Assassin’s Creed Valhallawas released on July 20, 2025 and is currently available on PC, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch.
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