While journeying through the terrains of God of War, Kratos and Atreus will come across Eir, the Valkyrie in The Mountains. Though she may look intimidating, she is one of the easiest enemies to beat. In this guide, we will see how to beat Eir the Valkyrie in God of War.
How to Beat Eir the Valkyrie in God of War
To find Eir’s Hidden Chamber, you will have to travel deep inside the Mountain stop at the place where you will have to take the cart up the mineshaft. Look around and you will find a room beside the mines. This is where Eir is hiding in her Chamber. You can also find an Eyes of Odin raven perched in the area.
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Before you enter the arena, there are a few things you will have to keep in mind.
- Fill up your Runic Attack meters to the max. Use this to your advantage in the battle with Eir by doing back-to-back runic attacks. As soon as you see her spread her winged shield, it is the best moment to strike as she will be in a vulnerable state. Attacking her here will bring her health down drastically.
- Filling up your Spartan Rage meter will also be helpful. You get to do two things with your Spartan Rage, one is to inflict massive amounts of damage, and another is to restore your health while you attack.
- Lastly, bring a Resurrection Stone with you. The Resurrection Stone is handy if Kratos dies in battle, as holding it will make Atreus bring him back to life.
Attacks and Strategies
Eir has two move sets, one based on the air and one based on the ground. Here are some ways you can counter her.
Air-Based Attacks
- Scythe Swing
Eir will take a hit at Kratos from the air down, using her scythe. Parry the attack and keep an eye out for the yellow circle, and hit her back when you get the opportunity. Hitting her with arrows while she descends will knock her back to the ground.
- Air Explosion
Eir will jump right up into the air while twirling her scythe, creating a giant explosion. Fire your arrows at her to interrupt her.
Ground-Based Attacks
- Slide to Stab
Eir will come at you by sliding across the floor very quickly and stabbing you. The stab cannot be blocked. You have to dodge this attack at all costs.
- Staff Attacks
Eir will spin while holding her staff. Dodge it twice to get away, since the area of effect when the staff hits the ground can blind you. Keep dodging the second time too.
- Wing Twirls
Eir will start twirling with her wings outstretched, but you can block these attacks easily.
- Wing Shield
While Eir uses her wings as a shield, double tap on the L1 button to break the block. Use the runic attack on her makeshift shield to break it. In case you are too far away from her while she does this, she will eventually come out of it using a powerful wing attack.
After you have successfully taken her down, you will receive the following items.
- Eir’s Helmet
- The Eye of the Winged Chosen Enchantment
- Valkyrie’s Might Epic Axe pommel
- Asgardian steel
With this method, you can successfully take down Eir the Valkyrie in God of War.