Is the animus canon?

"You may choose another option at any time." McDevitt explained (opens in new tab) that the Animus decides what Eivor is canon, depending on the strength of the memory. If you stick with the default option, you'll end up playing both characters at different points. Or you can just pick whatever one you want.
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Is let the animus choose canon?

You can play the entire game as either male Eivor or female Eivor if you so choose, but the “let the Animus choose” option is actually the canon choice, much like Kassandra was the canon choice in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
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Which gender of eivor is canon?

While female Eivor is the canonical version, the game does make a canon explanation for the diverging genders, explaining that the system is being thrown off by Odin's DNA that is present in Eivor's bloodline, leading the Animus to occasionally interpret Eivor's appearance as a male who resembles Odin.
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Should I let the animus choose?

However, if you want to be completely safe, pick the option to “Let the Animus decide.” This will take it entirely out of your hands, letting the game tell you what's best for it from moment to moment.
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What happens if you let Animus choose?

If you decide on Let the Animus choose, you'll play as female Eivor, and will change to male Eivor during certain sections of the story. Specifically, this is when you visit the mythical worlds of the game, where you are represented as male Eivor as part of a wider plot around your relationship with Odin.
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Is Sigurd a God?

Then who is Sigurd? Well, Sigurd is also an Isu. In Eivor's Norse version of reality, he is the Isu known as Tyr, the Norse God of War, so all that talk of him being a god by the evil Order of the Ancients member Fulke was actually spot on.
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Is eivor a God?

Eivor Varinsdottir (born 847), also known as the Wolf-Kissed, was a Viking shieldmaiden and jarlskona from Norway who raided in what would become England during the late 9th century. She was the reincarnation of the Isu Odin, the chief of the Æsir who was revered as a god in Germanic and Norse mythology.
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Does eivor change gender?

You can change Eivor's gender by pausing the game and pressing up on the D-Pad (or Tab if you're playing PC), which'll bring you back to the initial option to pick your gender. Then you'll have changed when you exit the menu and go back into the main game.
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Why is eivor a girl?

Eivor is a reincarnation of Odin, meaning some of his Isu DNA and memories live on in her. In fact, in the simplest terms, the Let the Animus Decide option doesn't have a male Eivor—it has a separate character in his entirety, Havi/Odin.
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Is Valhalla better than Odyssey?

For the most part, Valhalla is a worthy successor, but it doesn't exactly outclass Odyssey in performance. The two are largely similar, with one topping the other in particular areas. It's up to the gamer to judge which aspect's lower or higher performance impacts them the most.
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Who is Eivors canon love interest?

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Ezio, for instance, spent most of his life chasing women and didn't settle down romantically until he was in his 50s.
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Who is HAVI Assassin's Creed?

Names. Odin, also referred to as Havi in Old Norse, meaning "High One", had numerous appellations.
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Who is canon in AC Odyssey?

Assassin's Creed Valhalla lore confirms that Kassandra is, in fact, the canon choice in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which released in 2018, saw the introduction of the optional character choice where you were able to choose between playing a male or female protagonist, Alexios and Kassandra.
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Should I leave the Animus in AC Valhalla?

Leave the Animus and explore Layla's world

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is full of incredible adventures but unlike previous games, you have to leave the Animus on your own. This allows you to experience feedback from Layla, Shawn, and Rebecca while also learning more about the outside world.
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Who can eivor romance?

That's probably why in this expansion DLC there - from what we can tell at launch - only one romance option that Eivor can take a liking to; an Irish poetess that goes by the name of Ciara.
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Should I let Geadric look after her?

Let her be exiled: You'll strip her of her titles, names, and land, removing the right for her to rule or live in England. She'll threaten to hunt you down and kill you as soon as she's able. Let Geadric look after her: You'll commend her for fighting with honor and pride, but pass her over to Geadric for punishment.
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What age is eivor?

How Old is Eivor – Assassin's Creed Valhalla. The main character of Assassin's Creed Valhalla is born in the year 847. As you might know the whole plot in Valhalla unfolds in the year 873 A.D. Which means that Eivor is 26 years old.
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Where is eivor buried?

The significance of Eivor's resting place was ultimately more important than one might think. She was buried in Vinland, which won't sound like much if you're not a history buff, but it's actually a very big bombshell if one is aware of it.
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Who is Sigurd the reincarnation of?

He was the reincarnation of the Isu Týr, the Norse god of war and justice. The son of King Styrbjorn Sigvaldisson of Fornburg, he was the husband of Randvi and the older step-brother of Eivor Varinsdottir, who was adopted by Styrbjorn at the age of nine following the death of her parents, Rosta and Varin.
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How many hours is AC Valhalla?

When focusing on the main objectives, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is about 59½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 136 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Who was Havi?

Havi is a form of Hár which is a name of Odin and Odin is the main god or Allfather in Norse mythology. This god has a lot of names in Old Norse records and Havi is one of them which means High One. Another name that Odin has is Brother of Vili which is also mentioned in the game's Snotinghamscire section.
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Can you assassinate in Valhalla?

Enter Settings from the main menu. Locate the Stealth section of the Gameplay tab. Toggle the Guaranteed assassination to be On or Off.
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Is Tyr a Sigurd?

Sigurd is the reincarnation of Tyr, the Norse god of war and justice. This is highlighted by the fact that both sound the same and they end up having an arm amputated at some point.
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Is eivor still Odin?

However, despite that, Eivor still becomes an integral character in the series. While they don't become a full member of the Brotherhood, players learn that Eivor is actually a reincarnation of the Norse god, Odin. Through their past life, Valhalla also reveals perhaps the most surprising villain of the entire game.
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Is eivor a sage?

Basim, who followed them, understood that Eivor was Odin's Sage. He took Sigurd hostage but quickly released him as Eivor attacked him.
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