Why does the Animus change eivor gender?

The animus chooses the gender based on the MEMORY strength, not the character's strength. All of that information left fans with suddenly much more complicated questions regarding whether or not “Male Eivor,” “Female Eivor,” or “Let the Animus Choose” is the canonical way to play the game.
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Why is there a male and female eivor?

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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Does eivor gender matter?

Choosing a male or a female Eivor is equally valid with no major repercussions beyond the character model. Things were very different in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, where choosing one made the other one the villain. There's nothing of that level of importance with Eivor.
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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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What happens if you let Animus choose eivor?

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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Different DNA Streams in AC Valhalla Animus - Changing Eivor's gender at Any Time! (ENGLISH VERSION)



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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Should I let the animus decide?

If you want the full Assassins Creed Valhalla experience, you should let the Animus choose Eivor's gender. If you select this option, you will begin the game as female Eivor, but you will swap back and forth throughout the story.
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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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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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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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Is male eivor Odin?

In fact Eivor was actually female, the male aspect was Odin inside of her which didn't emerge until the wolf bite on the mark on her neck.
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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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Is eivor an Assassin or Templar?

According to the game's producer Julien Laferrière, the game's protagonist Eivor is neither an Assassin nor a Templar.
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When can you marry Randvi?

If you'd rather wait until near the end of the story to romance Randvi (thereby giving you the option to romance others such as Petra and Tarben in the meantime), you'll need to wait until Gunnar's wedding during The Forge and the Flame.
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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 Basim a Loki?

The Twist Goes Deeper: Loki is a Survivor

Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Layla gets to work with Desmond in order to prevent yet another catastrophe, but Loki (as Basim) effectively manages to outlive the other reincarnations and exist until the Modern Day.
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What happens if I break up with Randvi?

If you break up with Randvi after the first encounter, your actions won't count as a Sigurd Strike and nudge you towards the Good Ending. What's more, if you'd rather not betray Sigurd, all you have to do is wait for the story to progress as the couple will end up separating down the line (40 hours into the story).
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What happens if you get with Randvi?

Those who romance Randvi immediately after her Taken for Granted quest will net a strike and a pretty bad tongue lashing from Sigurd. That being said, a strike can be considered a small price to pay.
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What happens if you exile lady Edwyn?

What happens if you exile Lady Edwyn. If you decide to exile Lady Edwyn, she will be stripped off of all her wealth and titles. Her wealth and items will be added to your inventory and Lady Edwyn will be banished from your territory.
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Is eivor a female?

According to developers working on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the male and female versions of Eivor are technically exactly the same character. And - as explained by the circumstances of the story are both canon.
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Who can female eivor romance?

Romance options list in Assassin's Creed Valhalla
  • Bil. Bil Romance requirement: Find her comb as part of the Comb of Champions world event in Rygjafylke. ...
  • Petra. Petra Romance requirement: Build Hunter's Shack in the settlement. ...
  • Broder. Broder Romance requirement: Liberate East Anglia. ...
  • Gunlodr. ...
  • Stigr. ...
  • Tarben. ...
  • Tewdwr. ...
  • Vili.
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Is eivor a female name?

Eivor, Eivør or Øyvor is a female given name in the Nordic countries. In Sweden, 4,922 people bear the name.
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Who is stronger eivor or Sigurd?

9 Her Bond With Sigurd Was True

Eivor did clash with Sigurd, but the two came out as a stronger duo out of it.
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How does eivor betray Sigurd?

Who to punch? During the Oxenfordscire arc, Eivor gets into a heated argument with Sigurd and Basim. During the argument, Eivor is given dialogue options of “Take Breath”,”Punch Basim”,”Enough of This” and “Punch Sigurd”.
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Should I punch Sigurd?

Punching both Basim and Sigurd will lower your loyalty with Sigurd and affect the ending. If you choose not to punch Basim or Sigurd then your loyalty will stay the same.
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