Similar to the previous titles of the franchise, even Assassin’s Creed Valhalla offers several abilities that Eivor can use during combat, However, unlike the previous installments, abilities in this game cannot be unlocked by gaining experience. Instead, you will have to unlock them by exploring the map of Norway and England. Unlike the skills that you can activate in Skill Tree by gaining experience, you will have to find All Book of Knowledge for unlocking abilities in AC Valhalla. These books have the wisdom that helps your character Eivor learn new abilities that you can then equip to use during combats. In this AC Valhalla all Book of Knowledge locations guide, we will enlist all the abilities that we have unlocked so far, and where and how to find them.
Table of Contents
Before getting into the list of all abilities in AC Valhalla, we want to inform you that it is an in-progress guide, and we will keep updating it as soon as we find new abilities across the map with their details.
How Book of Knowledge and Abilities System Works in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Every Book of Knowledge contains wisdom that lets Eivor learn new abilities. There are several of them well hidden, usually behind a small puzzle or hostile area across the maps. There are two books for each ability in the game. Finding the second book for the same ability will upgrade the ability and make it significantly stronger in terms of stats. There is no order of collecting books for an upgrade. You can collect them in any order and still the ability will be upgraded when you find the second book.
You will get either a ranged or a melee attack ability by finding these Book of Knowledge. Once unlocked, you can assign the available abilities from the Ability menu. From the Ability menu screen, you can assign the best ones to Eivor. You can only assign 4 abilities at most for each category. Hence, try experimenting with different combinations until you find the best suitable for you according to your game style.
AC Valhalla: Abilities and Book of Knowledge Locations
Below we have listed the names of all the abilities we know so far along with any additional information that will help you find them. We have also provided the images with markings of the exact location for your reference.
Axe Blizzard
Axe Blizzard is a ranged ability and the in-game description for this Book of Knowledge reads, “Aim and throw a devastating barrage of axes.” This means that when equipped and used, Eivor will throw a barrage of axes on his/her foes.
First Book’s Location
The location of Axe Blizzard Book of Knowledge is at the East Anglia, just southeast of Northwic, atop a destroyed and abandoned church building. When you enter the main entrance of the church, climb the small balcony to the eastern end. The Book of Knowledge will be on a blood-soaked altar.
Second Book’s Location
The second book or the upgrade for Axe Blizzard ability is located at Wincestre Garrison. You will find it in the southwestern portion of Wincestre, in the Hamtunscire region to be precise. The area is restricted and hence heavily guarded. You will find the Book of Knowledge in a tower. You will first have to collect a key which will give you access to a locked door that keeps you from reaching the tower.
Dive of the Valkyries
Dive of the Valkyries is a melee ability that will let Eivor leap through the air and crack enemies’ skulls while landing.
First Book’s Location
This Book of Knowledge is located at Grantebridgescire. You will find the ability under the Isle of Ely Monastery within a cave. Hence, to get to the book, you will first have to find the entrance of the cave which is to the east by the water. It is a raidable area, meaning it will be full of hostile enemies. You can either clear the area first and then freely explore the area to find the cave entrance or you can make your way without raiding the region. You can use Raven’s sight to find the cave’s entrance.
Once you find the entrance, go up the stairs by breaking a door. You will find another door on your way on the stairs, do the same with this door. When you enter the area protected by the breakable door, the Book of Knowledge that provides Dive of the Valkyries ability will be awaiting.
Second Book’s Location
The second book for upgrading Dive of the Valkyries ability is located in the Lolingestone Bandit Camp in Cent. It is nearby the northwestern border with Lunden. Since it is a bandit camp, it will be heavily guarded by enemies.
When you enter the building head straight to the end of the corridor. Take a right from the end of the corridor and walk till the very end where another right turn awaits. Take this second right and climb up on the hanging parkour platforms. Once you reach the top layer of the platforms, you will find the book in the next room.
Incendiary Powder Trap
This Book of Knowledge in AC Valhalla grants a ranged ability of Incendiary Powder Trap. It turns Eivor’s arrows into a sort of powder spreaders. When the powder is spread and an enemy comes close to it, it will ignite automatically and burst taking down enemies.
First Book’s Location
You will find one of the Book of Knowledge for Incendiary Powder Trap in the Walden village located to the southeast of Grantebridgescire. You might encounter the book during the Unholy Father quest. The door to enter the church will be open if you are on the Unholy Father quest, otherwise, you will have to collect the key to the door from Yeoman who will be roaming in the town.
If you are on the quest, assassinate the father first and then look for the Book of Knowledge. The book will be located behind the altar in the church. It is very easy to spot, but if you are finding any difficulties, use Odin’s Sight to highlight the book.
Second Book’s Location
The second book for this ability is located on the island of Briggworth in Suthsexe. You will find the book in the large square-shaped tower to the northern side of the Briggworth. The tower is heavily guarded. Make your way to the top of the tower, where you will find some moveable shelves. Slide the shelves right to enter the tower. Once inside, destroy the crates and kill the snake within to fall into the area that holds the Book of Knowledge.
Kick of Tyr
Kick of Tyr is a melee ability that sends enemies flying backward. Enemies who strike objects or other enemies will suffer additional damage.
First Book’s Location
The Book of Knowledge for Kick of Tyr ability is located at Threaded Pass in the Eurviscire region. The ability is inside a house but first, grab the key from a wooden box. It is on a watchtower, refer to the image below. Walk to the house on the right where you found the key, it has an underground path that leads to a room in the basement.
Second Book’s Location
The second location to find this Book of Knowledge in AC Valhalla is the Ulkethorpe Forst area in Snotinghamsire (Northumbria) region. The ability is inside a house but first, grab the key from a wooden box. It is on a watchtower, refer to the image below. Walk to the house on the right where you found the key, it has an underground path that leads to a room in the basement.
The ability is locked behind a door, there are two ways to get it. First, you can climb on the top of this fort to get the access key from the guard. It is a level 250 area, if you are not ready then use the window to break the door lock. Go inside and grab the level 2 of Kick of Tyr ability.
Poison Strike
Poison Strike is a melee ability. You don’t require to find any Book of Knowledge to unlock this ability; instead, there is another route to get it. The in-game description for the effects of this ability reads, “Applies a poisonous concoction to your right-hand melee weapon. Poisoned enemies suffer additional damage over time.”
Unlock the Poison Strike Ability
You will unlock this ability right at the hometown of Ravensthorpe in the Assassin’s Bureau. All you need to do is construct the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Ones’ Bureau. This will give you access to Hytham who will tell you everything about the Order of the Ancients. Now, simply take down members of the Order of the Ancients to receive Order medallions. You can trade these Order medallions with Hytham to unlock special rewards, including Poison Strike ability. You will unlock the ability by trading four Order medallions.
Upgrading the Poison Strike Ability (Ranged Poison Strike)
Ranged Poison Strike as the name suggests is a ranged ability that lets Eivor apply poison on the tip of the arrows before unleashing it. The in-game description for this ability reads, “Applies a poisonous concoction to the tip of your arrows.”
You will unlock this ability right at the hometown of Ravensthorpe in the Assassin’s Bureau. All you need to do is construct the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Ones’ Bureau. This will give you access to Hytham who will tell you everything about the Order of the Ancients. Now, simply take down members of the Order of the Ancients to receive Order medallions. You can trade these Order medallions with Hytham to unlock special rewards, including the Ranged Poison Strike ability. You will unlock the ability by trading a few Order medallions.
Thorn of Slumber
Thorn of Slumber is a ranged ability that when equipped will let Eivor tip his/her arrows with a rune that will knock out enemies. The in-game description of the ability reads, “An Arrow marked with the Svefnthorn symbol puts the target to sleep almost instantly.” While using this ability, it is best to stock up on arrows.
First Book’s Location
The first book is located at Gryttirsand in the Rygjafylke region. It is a bandit camp and restricted area. You can either raid or sneak in (if you don’t prefer causing chaos) to find the book. The book is located inside a round wooden tower-like structure at the center of the settlement. Climb the tower to enter it and then use arrows to break the floor and grab the ability.
Second Book’s Location
The second Book of Knowledge for Thorn of Slumber ability is located within the Dover Fortress in Cent. You will visit this heavily guarded fortress during the Abbot’s Gambit quest. When in the location, find a large tower to the eastern side of the fortress. In front of the tower is a small barred room. In front of the room is a note that reads, “I might have lost the key in the tower. I was exploring the remains, and when I came back, I found myself locked outside. I hope we find it because the closest locksmith is two days away.”
The key to this barred room is on the top of the tower behind it. Climb the tower and collect the key. Once you have the key, head back to the barred room and open it. Within the room, you will find the Book of Knowledge that grants this ability.
Man’s Best Friend
Man’s best friend is a ranged ability that will let Eivor summon a wolf to attack the nearby enemies. The in-game description of this ability reads, “Sic your wolf on an enemy.” The description for the upgrade of this ability reads, “Your wolf will stay to fight by your side.”
First Book’s Location
The first Book of Knowledge location in AC Valhalla for this ability is in the Crepelgate Fort, which is a restricted area located to the Southeast of Oxenefordscire. The area is close to Lunden. Once in the area, you will find a pathway that will take you to the fort located to the northwest. The book is hidden in the tower that is straight in front of this pathway. However, the door to the tower is locked; hence, you will have to use an alternate way to get in.
Once underneath the tower, follow the western wall to the south side. Here, you will find a small crawlable space. Crawl into the space to enter the tower. When inside, turn left to find some movable shelves. It won’t be hard to locate the shelves as they will be right in front of you. Now, simply move the shelves and get inside the hole that is revealed to find the Book of Knowledge.
Upgrading Man’s Best Friend Ability
While several other abilities are upgraded by finding the second Book of Knowledge, there is no second book available for Man’s Best Friend. Instead, you can upgrade the ability by solving a quest titled “A Little Problem.”
You will need a settlement level 2 or above for upgrading this ability. Once you have the required settlement level, head to Ravensthorpe where you will find a child named Knud crying in the Longhouse. When you interact with the kid, the quest will begin. Knud will inform you that his friends are in danger and you need to help them.
Go with Knud and help a wolf stuck inside a cage in the basement of the Hunter house. You will find the key to the cage by killing the boar beside.
Carefully open the door and let the wolf be free. This will make the wolf your companion and you can summon it when the ability is equipped.
Piercing Shot
The piercing shot is another ranged ability that will allow Eivor to aim arrows past any obstacles. This will let you aim at enemies who are across the walls or other obstacles. The in-game description of this ability reads, “Shoot an arrow with enough force to pierce through nearly any obstacle.”
First Book’s Location
You will find this Book of Knowledge in Templebrough Fort in Ledecestrescire. It is a restricted area that is located to the northwestern edge of Ledecestrescire. You will come across this fort while looking for Lady Aethelswith.
Finding this book is relatively easy than many others. All you need to do is find a round tower with an entrance marked by red flags at the easternmost corner of the fort. Simply head inside the tower through the entrance and kill the guards that show up inside. The book will be lying against a wall inside the tower. Although it won’t be required, still you can use Odin’s Sight for help to ping the book.
Second Book’s Location
The location of the second Book of Knowledge for upgrading the Piercing Shot ability is yet unknown. We will update this post as soon as we find out any information about the location of the second book.
Mark of Death
Mark of Death is a ranged ability that lets Eivor mark any enemy within sight and unleashes a flow of arrows against them. The in-game description for this ability reads, “hold LMB to mark signted enemies. Release to let fly a deadly volley of arrows.” The description for its upgrade reads, “increase maximum number of targets.”
First Book’s Location
The first Book of Knowledge to unlock this ability in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is in the town of Alrekstad in the Hordafylke region. You will find the book in a chamber, the key to which is with a pig. While heading to the outskirts of the town, you will find a house with a bowl of grapes outside it. When you go close to the bowl, you’ll find a note within.
Read the note and head to the back of the house to find the pigs. Now, use Odin’s Sight to get the key. Once you have the key, return back to the front. Across the road, you will find a net filled with rocks. Simply aim the net and bring it down to get the entrance to the house. Now, use the key you took from the pig to unlock the door standing between you and the Book of Knowledge.
Second Book’s Location
The second book is located in the Meldeburne Monastery, which is a little southwest of the Grantebridge right at the center of the Grantebridgescire. Once here, you will find a large tower. Watch out for enemies as it is a raidable area. The door to the tower is locked, and you know what you need to do next. One of the enemies will be carrying the key, use either Odin’s Sight or Synin’s Raven Sight to ping the key, kill the enemy, and loot the key. Next, unlock the tower, and you will get to the Book of Knowledge.
Throwing Axe
Throwing Axe is a melee ability that you can unlock in AC Valhalla by collecting the Book of Knowledge for it. The ability lets Eivor throw a flurry of axes at enemies within sight. The in-game description for the ability reads, “Hurl throwing axes at all enemies in range,” and that for its upgrade reads, “Any enemy struck will also be staggered.”
First Book’s Location
You will find this Book of Knowledge at Nottfall, located towards the western shore of the large island just to the southwest of Rygjafylke. When inside Nottfall, you will find an entranceway built into a cliff. Enter the way to reach a barred door. This time you don’t have to find any key as there will be a small opening towards the top-right side of the door. Jump over to the opening and past it to get across the door. Within the chamber, you will find this Book of Knowledge.
Second Book’s Location
The second book is in the Caustow Castle located in Sciropescire. You will come across this area while completing the Sciropescire Book of Dragons quest. If you haven’t completed the quest, then you will have to fight the boss here to get the book, otherwise, the boss will already be dead as a part of the quest and you can simply collect the book. If you haven’t completed the quest, cross the drawbridge from the fortress, and enter the main castle’s hall.
In the main chamber, you will find the boss, alive or dead, depending upon whether you have completed the quest or not. When the boss is dead, enter the small room to the left in the main chamber. Now, head inside the second door to the right and then turn right again. There will be a breakable wall. However, there won’t be any oil jars available to break through the wall. Hence, abilities like Incendiary Powder Trap can come in handy here. When you break the wall and enter the chamber that opens, you will find the Book of Knowledge.
Raven Distraction
Raven Distraction is a ranged ability that allows Eivor to use the raven to distract enemies and embrace the opportunity. In-game description for this upgrade reads, “Use your raven, Synin, to briefly distract your enemies.” The description for Raven Distraction’s upgrade reads, “Synin attacks the target to begin the distraction. During combat, Synin stuns the target.”
First Book’s Location
The first book’s location is in a small interesting town with lots of old Roman sculptures. The name of the town is Tonnastadir and it is located towards the western border of the Ledecestrescire region. To the southern side of the town, there is an underground entrance guarded by two enemies. However, the bigger challenge here is to get the key to the locked door of the entrance. The key is with another guard who is in the longhouse located on the northern side of the settlement.
Once you have the key, unlock the door and enter the hidden path. On entering the passage, you will fall inside a room that is full of loot. After collecting the loot here, find a small opening at the backhand side. Get past the opening to enter the adjacent room, where you will find the first Book of Knowledge for Raven Distraction ability in AC Valhalla.
Second Book’s Location
The second book is in the Belesduna bandit camp located in the southeast of Essexe. Since it is a bandit camp, it will be heavily located, so watch out for the enemies. The book is inside a church that is sealed with a breakable wall and bars. Find the northern door of the church and destroy the seals to open and enter it. Once the door is open, you will find the book around the center of the church.
Rage of Helheim
Rage of Helheim is a melee ability using which turns on Eivor’s rage and unleashes him or her on the enemies. The in-game description for this ability reads, “Enter a fit of rage, and slam your enemy to the ground, leaving them helpless in the face of a barrage of hits. Alternate quickly between Q and LMB taps to avoid losing balance.”
First Book’s Location
The first Book of Knowledge is in the city of Jorvik, which located right at the center of Eurvicscire. You will find it in the Archive building in the eastern part of the city. However, the door to the building is locked as the second floor is under repair. Hence, you will have to make your way up to the second floor of the building and head to its backside. From here, you will find a netted set of wood. Use arrows to take down the wood set and head straight in. Now, shoot the ladder that you find inside the room to get the book.
Second Book’s Location
The location of the second Book of Knowledge for upgrading the Rage of Heheim ability is yet unknown. We will update this post as soon as we find out any information about the location of the second book.
Feign Death
Feign Death is a melee ability that lets Eivor act as if they have keeled over. This makes the enemies suspect the scenario and come closer to investigate it while their guards are down. Eivor then uses the opportunity to trap the enemies. The in-game description for the ability reads, “Fool enemies by playing dead.” Feign Death’s upgrade’s in-game description reads, “Trigger a surprise Assassination from a prone position.”
First Book’s Location
The first Book of Knowledge for this ability in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is in the Leah Village located in the western part of the Oxenefordscire. It is a restricted garrison area. First, head to the main villa located towards the southern side of the village. You will find a table right at the center of the villa. Collect the key and head north across the flooded square area. This will lead you to a locked door. Use the key to open the door and find the book within.
Second Book’s Location
This book is found in Aelfwood in the Glowesectrescire area. When you look closely at the map, you will find four caves marked in this location. The Book of Knowledge is in the lower central cave. Once inside, turn left to find a skull flag. Get past this skull flag to find the book.
Vengeance of Thor
The Vengeance of Thor ability in AC Valhalla is a melee ability. Equipping this ability gives Eivor the ability to charge his attack by holding a button, and then unleashing the powered-up attack on enemies when you release the button. The in-game description of this ability reads, “Hold 1 to concentrate all your strength into an unstoppable attack. The longer you hold, the more powerful the attack will become.” Vengeance of Thor upgrade’s in-game description reads, “You can charge-up twice for the ultimate attack.”
First Book’s Location
The first Book of Knowledge for Vengeance of Thor ability is located in Oxenforda. You will find this town towards the western border of Oxenefordscire. The best thing to do in this area is to stay low and avoid grabbing any attention. The book is in a chapel located on the northern side of the town. The door of the chapel is locked and as usual, you have to get the key to finding the book.
The key to the chapel’s door is inside the church located just south of the chapel. Climb up to the roof of the church and break the glass to enter it. Move the shelf in the church to find an entrance to a room beneath and get the key. Now, you can either open the barred door of the church and fight the boss waiting outside, or you can follow the path you used to get inside the church to exit and get back to the chapel.
When at the locked door of the chapel, use the key to unlock it. Enter the chapel and the book will be lying just in front of you.
Second Book’s Location
The second book’s location for this ability is in Thieves’ Warren region in Glowecestrescire. The area is heavily guarded. However, you can take a route where you can avoid many guards. Towards the southwest side of the Thieves’ Warren camp, you will find an opening in the wall. Sneak into the opening and get to the waterlogged ditches.
Follow the ditches towards the right until you find a small hut. Climb up the hut and kill the enemy inside the room. You can also stealth attack the enemy if you whistle while on the ledge of the hut. Once the enemy is killed, look for a wooden scaffolding stained with blood. The Book of Knowledge will be lying upon this scaffolding.
Poisonous Powder Trap
Poisonous Powder Trap is a ranged ability that as the name suggests will let Eivor shoot an arrow with poisonous powder on it. The arrow will create a range of hazardous air around, and enemies who come within this range will experience damage. The in-game description for this ability reads, “Attaches a small pouch to your arrow that spreads a volatile powder wherever the arrow strikes. Any nearby movement causes the powder to burst into a poisonous mist. Anyone who walks near is in for an unpleasant surprise!” Poisonous Powder Trap ability upgrade’s in-game description reads, Your trap can now be triggered twice.
First Book’s Location
The Book of Knowledge location for this ability is at the Petuaria Ruins in Eurviscire. The ruins are close to the convergence of Durwent and Humbre towards the southeast of Jorvik. Once in the ruins, head to the northern part to find a breakable wooden barrier. Simply shoot through the barrier and drop inside the openings that show up.
Turn right from where you land after dropping and then slide past the crawlspace. Now pick an oil jar and follow the wooden pathway to get to an explodable wall. This wall will lead you back to the room with the crawlspace. Here, you will find another oil jar. Pick the jar and walk across the pool using the ledge. Now, place the oil jar before the explodable wall and use arrows to explode it from a safe distance. Once inside the room move the shelves to get to the book.
Second Book’s Location
The book to upgrade Poisonous Powder Trap ability is located in Odin’s Mine Hideout. It is a heavily guarded area in the Snotinghamscire arc. Once at the location, drop down to get behind the waterfall and follow the passage. Once inside the central chamber, there will be pullable shelves to your right. Move the shelves and pick up the oil jar you find there. Take this oil jar and walk along the edges to the explodable wall.
After blowing up the wall, get on top of the wooden pallet, and jump onto the scaffolding. You will spot the book wrapped with ice. Use arrows to break the ice and collect the Book of Knowledge.
Rush and Bash
Rush and Bash is a melee ability that lets Eivor come rushing into the enemies and knocking them against the walls. The in-game description reads, “Hold 1 to rush continuously. While rushing, make contact with an enemy to grab and pick them up. Throw enemies you’ve grabbed off ledges, or slam them into walls for extra damage.” Rush and Bash upgrade description reads, “Eivor takes advantage of enemies stunned from a wall slam to finish with an extra punishing attack.”
First Book’s Location
The first book’s location is in Ravensburg, an area to the southwest of Grantebridgescire. You might have arrived at this area during the Storming Ravensburg mission, and if you haven’t, then you now know that you can complete two things while here. To get to this book, you will have to kill a specific enemy called Marksman who will have the key to unlock the door of the room with the book. You can use Odin’s Sight or Raven’s Sight to ping the enemy with the key.
Once killed, loot the key and head to the small hut located next to a very large tree on the upper side of a hill. You can access the front door of the hut with the key and collect the Book of Knowledge to unlock Rush and Bash ability.
Second Book’s Location
The book to upgrade Rush and Bash ability is in the Dunwic fortress. It is located on a bridge to the mainland in East Anglia. You will find the book on the eastern side of this restricted area. You can climb on the outer side of the walls to avoid guards.
While moving to the southeastern part of the fortress, you will hear a woman shouting for help. She is caged and the enemy having the key is guarding the cage. Defeat the guard, collect the key, and rescue the woman. Now, pick an oil jar and explode the floor beneath to drop down into a room filled with chickens and a note. After reading the note, move the shelves to the right and enter the opening. The book will be right in front of you when you enter the opening.
Harpoon Impalement
Harpoon Impalement is a melee ability that lets Eivor impale and whip out any enemy. If the enemies hit something else or another enemy, they take massive damage. The in-game description of the ability reads, “Impale an enemy with your harpoon and throw them in any direction using WASD. Enemies who strike objects or other enemies will suffer massive damage.” Harpoon Impalement ability’s upgrade’s in-game descriptions say, “Eivor can finish by pulling the enemy close and killing them with style!”
First Book’s Location
The first book’s location is at Venonis, which is to the west of Ravensthorpe. Once here, use Synin’s Raven view to find two passages underneath the ruins. The one you need to take to get to the book is the westerly one. It is a small hole opening in the ground. Enter the passage, break the wooden wall, and swim your way to the very end of the passage.
Now, climb the left side of the passage to reach another breakable wall, but this time made up of rock. Use the oil jar right next to the wall to break it. Proceed into the opening to enter the room with the book. After collecting the book, move the shelves to the backside of the room to exit the fortress through a much shorter route.
Second Book’s Location
The Second Book of Knowledge to upgrade Harpoon Impalement ability in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is found in a church named Sancta Helena’s Church in the northwestern area of the Colcester. It is the main city found in the center of Essexe. On the eastern side of the church will be a set of movable shelves that will be blocking a stained window. Move the shelves, break the window, and find the key within.
Now, use the key to unlock the main door of the church. Inside the church, you will find ladders, but that won’t be accessible. Use the movable shelves to reach the ladder and climb it. Next, shoot the second ladder to bring it down and climb it to get to the Book of Knowledge.
Blinding Rush
Blinding Rush is a melee ability that when equipped lets Eivor use stamina to dash towards enemies without being seen. The in-game description reads, “Use stamina to move undetected. Ends upon enemy contact.” The in-game description for this ability’s upgrade reads, “Successful Assassination doesn’t interrupt the ability.”
First Book’s Location
You will find the First Book of Knowledge Location for Blinding Rush ability in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in the ruined tower towards the northeastern part of the East Anglia map. It is a restricted area, and hence, heavily guarded. However, you can avoid the guards by climbing the tower from the eastern side and then dripping inside it, instead of using the main door.
Once inside the tower, you will find a note about some vault that holds the Book of Knowledge. You will also find a breakable wooden floor right in the center of the room. That’s the vault you are looking for. All you need to do is use arrows or oil jars to break into the wooden floor and repeat the same for the second breakable floor. This will lead you to the Book of Knowledge.
Second Book’s Location
You will find the second book in the northwest corner of the Suthsexe area. It is located in a ruined building named Chertsey Abbey. Once in the area, look for a square-shaped tower, but don’t need to enter it yet. Before stepping inside the tower, climb a small building nearby it. From here, you will be able to locate a net hanging inside the tower. Use Odin’s Sight to ping it, if you aren’t able to locate it.
Hitting this net will give access to the ladder that will help you reach the top of the tower. Now, enter the tower and climb to the roof of the tower where you will find the Book of Knowledge for this ability.
Focus of the Nornir
The Focus of the Nornir is a ranged ability that lets Eivor slow down the time while using a bow. This not only helps Eivor to aim perfectly, but also take down multiple enemies within a flash of time. The in-game description of this ability reads, “Use the power of the Nornir to aim and shoot at your enemies with fateful speed.” The in-game description for the upgrade of this ability reads, “Each killed enemy increases damage dealt.”
First Book’s Location
The first book’s location for the Focus of Nornir ability is Offchurch located in the southwest part of Ledecestrescire. The area is loaded with enemies and it will be very challenging to get this book. The book is inside the large main crypt right at the center of the area. When you enter this chapel, take down all the enemies there.
While clearing the chapel, keep an eye for a small opening on the right side. It will be somewhere after half of the chapel’s room is over. Crawl through the opening to get inside the chamber that holds the book.
Second Book’s Location
The second book is located in Bolingbroc Castle. It is to the east of Lincoln city in Lincolnscire. Once inside the area, head north. When you follow the wall that has spiked logs on it, you will find a fort. Keep an eye out for an opening towards your left. It will be next to a pile of leaves. Simply enter the opening to get to the Book of Knowledge for Focus of the Nornir ability upgrade.
That’s all the Book of Knowledge locations to unlock abilities in AC Valhalla that we know about until now. This is an in-progress guide and we will keep updating it as and when we find new Books and their locations. Ensure visiting it frequently for an updated list of all Book of Knowledge locations in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. For more such guides, consider visiting our AC Valhalla Wiki page that enlists all the tips and tricks that will help you progress quickly in the game.
