Odin: Valhalla Rising - Beginners Guide

Prioritize Main Quests until Lv. 50 to unlock all core systems.
Enhance gear only to +3–+5 during early progression; crafting Rare gear becomes efficient from Lv. 30–35.
Dismantle unused gear consistently for crafting and enhancement materials.

Runes & Sealstones

Rune system unlocks 3 slots at Lv. 30, 3 more at Lv. 40, and 3 at Lv. 60 (9 total).
Equip Runes for passive stats: ATK%, Crit, HP, etc.
Sealstones offer passive stat boosts and powerful set effects – combine for synergy.

Summon Systems (Avatar, Weapon, Mount)

Equipped Summons grant direct stat bonuses (e.g., ATK SPD, %ATK, EXP Gain).
All collected summons contribute to Codex for permanent passive stat bonuses.
Weapon summons enhance damage; Avatar summons boost speed; Mounts offer mobility + utility.

Daily Progress Habits

Prioritize Town Quests and Feat objectives each day – these provide essential EXP, Codex progression, and upgrade materials. Weekly Dungeon entries should be used efficiently when they refresh.
Dismantle loot daily and craft regularly to stay ahead.
Check Codex progress to unlock and track passive bonuses.

Spending Priorities – Odin-Accurate

Use Diamonds on inventory/storage expansion or other long-term Codex progression, but avoid costume/summon spending unless it’s part of a guaranteed step-up event or Codex set completion.
Avoid spending Diamonds on general banners unless they have guaranteed step-up mechanics.
Use Mileage Tokens to complete high-impact Codex entries (HP%, ATK%, Crit).

Duplicates are not wasted: they can support enhancement, Codex, or future merge systems.

Rune & Sealstone

Unlock Timeline & Slot Overview

Rune system unlocks in three phases:
- Lv. 30: Unlocks 3 Rune slots
- Lv. 40: Unlocks 3 additional slots (6 total)
- Lv. 60+: Unlocks the final 3 slots (9 total)

Rune System Overview

Runes provide passive stat boosts like ATK%, Crit, HP, DEF, and MP Regen.
Runes are color-coded by stat role:
- Red = Offense (ATK, Crit DMG, Skill DMG%)
- Blue = Defense (HP%, DEF, Block Rate)
- Green = Utility (Move SPD, MP Recovery, Skill CD Reduction)

Rune Usage & Optimization

Equip runes strategically based on class role and current Codex progress.
Lower rarity runes can be used to unlock Codex bonuses – even equipping temporarily helps.
Rune enhancement requires either duplicate runes or enhancement materials.
Some Rune slots may restrict types or colors depending on future class/rank limitations.

Unsure for Global – Rune color/slot restriction logic is verified in JP client but not yet fully documented in Global.

Sealstone System Overview

Sealstones are passive enhancers that don’t use active slots.
Provide flat stats and set bonuses when combined (e.g., 3x Fury = Crit DMG bonus).
Grades: Uncommon → Rare → Epic → Legendary → Mythic
Types: Attack / Defense / Support / Hybrid

Sealstone Strategy

Prioritize building partial sets early; full set bonuses scale stronger but aren’t required to gain base stats.
Equip highest grade available, but don’t hold lower-grade stones – they help in Codex and set bridging.
Combine stones with Codex goals to reach HP%, PvP Res, or DMG% milestones.

Codex Synergy

Equipping Runes and Sealstones even briefly registers them to the Codex.
Bonuses from Runes and Sealstones appear in Codex sections separately and stack with gear/summon sets.

Confirmed via JP screenshots and Global Codex menu layout.

Final Tips

Do not waste Rune/Sealstone enhancement materials on low-grade stones unless it contributes to Codex.
Plan Rune page layouts around class: e.g., Crit-heavy for Assassin, DEF/HP for Paladin.
Long-term: combine Rune & Sealstone planning with summon bonuses for stat synergy sets.

Summoning Systems

Odin has three main summon types:

Avatar Summons – Cosmetic skins that provide ATK SPD, Cast SPD, and passive stat bonuses.
Weapon Summons – Cosmetic “weapon skins” that grant %ATK, skill level boosts, and passive combat effects.
Mount Summons – Ground/flying mounts that improve movement and grant permanent passive stats via collections.

Only one of each type can be equipped at a time. All summons you own contribute to permanent Codex (Collection) bonuses, even when not equipped.

Avatar Summons – ATK SPD & Cast SPD Boosters

Equipped Effect: Provides direct bonuses to attack speed, skill cast speed, and some passive stats.

Highly effective for:

Combo-heavy DPS classes (Assassins, Rangers)
Classes needing animation fluidity (e.g., spellcasters)

Tier Bonuses – Equipped Effects (JP-Verified):

Rarity | ATK SPD | Cast SPD

Common | +5% | +3%
Uncommon | +15% | +5%
Rare | +18% | +7%
Heroic | +45% | +15%
Legendary | +65% | +22%
Mythic | +105% | +32%

Unsure for Global – These SPD values are not yet shown in the official global guide but are fully confirmed in JP client combat and tooltips.

Weapon Summons – %ATK, Skill Buffs, and Combat Effects

Equipped Effect: Grants %Total ATK, Skill Level increases, MP cost reduction, PvP damage bonuses, and occasionally random combat effects (e.g. invincibility, Crit DMG bursts).

Rarity | Bonus Types Example

Legendary | +20% Total Dmg, Skill MP -10%, PvP Dmg +9%
Mythic | +29% Total Dmg, Skill Lv+2, +Crit DMG% effect

Important Note: Weapon Summons are skins only. Your real weapon (gear slot) determines base ATK. Summon weapons act as multipliers and are especially effective for:

Any class with heavy skill scaling.

Unsure for Global – Global guide lists only flat ATK boost. JP confirms %ATK and skill-specific bonuses via tooltips.

Mount Summons – Movement & Stat Boosts

Ground Mounts:

Boost Movement Speed
Potion Recovery %
Skill Cooldown Reduction

Flying Mounts:

EXP Gain %
Skill DMG %
Elemental Resist
Glide Range

Mount Bonus Examples (JP):

Type| Bonus Stats

Epic Ground | +7% Potion Recovery, +5% Move Speed
Epic Flying | +3% EXP Gain, +2% Skill DMG, +5% Glide

Unsure for Global – Global source confirms movement bonuses only. JP client confirms full stat spread.

Codex (Collection) Bonus System

Permanent Bonuses (Passive): Each summoned item is stored in the Codex and contributes to bonus sets. You do not need to equip them – just owning adds the stats.

JP-Verified Tier Bonuses:

Tier | Bonus Examples

Common/Uncommon | HP, Potion Recovery %, EXP +1%, Dmg vs Normals
Rare | Crit Resist, HP %, Damage Reduction
Heroic+ | PvP Resist %, Skill DMG %, CD Reduction, Move SPD
Mythic | Crit Rate +8%, Skill DMG +5%, PvP Dmg +6%

Codex bonuses are account-wide and permanent. Prioritize filling sets, not just equipping your strongest.

Recommended Strategy

Focus on collection breadth – completing Codex sets is more impactful than targeting a single Mythic.
Use free daily summons consistently.
Save Mileage Tokens to fill out missing pieces.
Even Common and Uncommon summons have value in early and midgame.
Weapon Summons offer the best passive DPS boost for most classes.
Avatar SPD bonuses are irreplaceable for some class rotations.

Spending Priorities – Odin-Accurate

Avoid using Diamonds on general summon banners unless they offer significantly increased rates or guaranteed step-up rewards.
Prioritize spending Diamonds on permanent QoL upgrades like inventory/storage expansion and costume Codex progress.
Use Mileage Tokens strategically to:
- Complete missing Codex entries for passive stats (HP%, ATK%, Crit, etc.)
- Finish collection sets that unlock breakpoints, rather than chasing individual rarity

Duplicates are not wasted: they are useful for Rune enhancement, summon merges, or future systems that use excess copies.

PvP & PvE Core Systems

PvE Core Systems

Open World Combat

Monsters are found across multi-zone regions that scale in difficulty.
Normal mobs, Elites, and Bosses all drop:
- EXP
- Crafting materials
- Gear (dismantle-worthy or Codex-valuable)
Field elites are often contested; avoid these areas during peak times unless in a party.

Weekly Dungeon Content

Dungeons are weekly-limited, not daily.
Includes:
- Solo Dungeons
- Party Dungeons
- Elite Dungeons
Each dungeon provides unique currency or material types:
- Skill Books, Gear, Enhancement Scrolls, Summon Tickets
Dungeon entries refresh weekly – spend them efficiently after planning.

World Bosses & Field Raids

Spawn at set times or global server milestones
Often drop high-tier crafting mats and Codex-valuable gear
You can participate in raid damage rankings – higher DPS = better loot tiers

Unsure for Global – Boss spawn timers and reward scaling systems vary slightly between Global and JP clients.

PvP Core Systems

Open World PK

PK (Player Kill) unlocks in contested maps and elite zones
PK drops karma (negative points) that can flag you as hostile
Killing flagged players does not penalize you
Karma loss can impact rewards and cause guard aggro in towns

Arena Mode

Asynchronous 1v1 Arena unlocked after early progression
You fight AI-controlled versions of other players’ builds
Weekly rankings provide:
- Currency
- Enhancement scrolls
- Codex score contributions

Battle of Valhalla

Large-scale PvP war mode (Guild vs Guild)
Scheduled event with tower control mechanics and participation rewards
Performance contributes to guild rankings and territory control

Unsure for Global – Guild siege scaling and rank rewards may differ from JP seasonal rules.

PvE/PvP Reward Synergy

Dungeon and PvP rewards funnel into:
- Summon tickets
- Gear crafting mats
- Enhancement scrolls
- Codex unlock items
Weekly and seasonal rankings contribute to permanent Codex progress

Don’t over-enhance early gear – focus on Codex unlocking and stable Rare sets.
Save high enhancement materials for gear you plan to keep long-term.
Always preview gear upgrade paths in the crafting menu before using rare resources.
Use set effect pieces (when available) to unlock bonus damage, crit, or PvP defense.

Codex System Overview

What Is the Codex?

The Codex is a permanent progression system that tracks collected:

Summons (Avatar, Weapon, Mount)
Gear
Runes
Sealstones
Skill Books
Achievements (Feats)

Every eligible item that’s equipped or used at least once is registered in your Codex – and grants passive stats account-wide.

Types of Bonuses

Bonuses are grouped by tier, category, or set, and include:

HP %, ATK %, Crit Rate, Skill DMG %
EXP Gain %, Potion Efficiency, Elemental Resist
PvP Dmg / Res %, Block Rate, MP Recovery

These are applied passively even when you’re not wearing or equipping the item anymore.

Unlock Conditions

Codex unlocks early (around Lv. 10) and expands by region and item type.
Some Codex sets (e.g., Legendary Mounts) are gated behind collection thresholds or unlock levels.

Smart Use

Check if it can be submitted into codex (might have to enhance it up to fill Codex slots) if not dismantle it.
Runes and Sealstones should be cycled through before feeding to enhance others.
Track completion bonuses in each Codex tab – prioritize filling low-rarity full sets early for fast stat returns.

Currency & Shops

Diamonds – Premium currency. Use for:

Inventory/storage expansion
Step-up banners (if confirmed)
High-value Codex progression only

Gold – General economy. Use for:

Enhancement
Crafting
Town Quest fees

Mileage Tokens – Earned from summons. Use to:

Fill in missing Codex entries
Exchange for specific summon types

Feat Coins – From Feats. Use at Feat Merchant (gear, mats, etc.)

Dungeon Currency – Earned weekly. Spent on:

Summon tickets
Enhancement scrolls
Codex filler gear

Key Merchants

Consumables Merchant – Potions, scrolls, and repair items
Enhancement Merchant – Scrolls, enhancement protectors
Skill Book Merchant – Purchase class-specific skill upgrades
Feat Merchant – Spends Feat coins on Codex-enhancing items
Exchange Merchant – Summon token trade-in shop

Smart Inventory Management

Dismantle vs. Keep

Always register gear in the Codex before dismantling or crafting.
Use the ‘Equip → Codex log → Dismantle’ loop to avoid wasting permanent stat gains.
Unused rare runes/sealstones/summons should be cycled through once to register Codex bonuses.

Inventory Cleanup Tips

Regularly check inventory for unregistered equipment, runes, and summon items.
Sort by “Not in Codex” or rarity (if available) to filter quickly.
Prioritize clearing space before weekly dungeon runs and summon events.

Material Flow Strategy

Don’t hold on to low-rank gear past Lv. 30 unless it contributes to Codex.
Use dismantle returns to enhance gear you actively use or to complete crafted sets.
Save high-grade duplicates for:
- Rune/Sealstone enhancement
- Future merge mechanics (JP-confirmed, Unsure for Global)

Efficiency Habits

Expand inventory with Diamonds early – long-term Codex and loot efficiency depends on space.
Avoid hoarding consumables or unverified set pieces – verify them in Codex or dismantle responsibly.

Daily Tasks & Smart Habits

Daily Routine Checklist

The following tasks should be prioritized daily for long-term progression.

Town Quests (Unlocked at Lv. 20)

Grant large EXP chunks, gold, and upgrade materials
Rotates based on region and character level
Complete all available tasks each day for consistent power growth
(Source: Town Quest Guide – Kakao)

Feat Objectives

Trackable under the Feat tab (character progression milestones)
Completing Feats grants Codex bonuses, gear, materials, and enhancement items
Example: Kill counts, crafting, enhancing gear, completing quests
(Source: Feats Guide – Kakao)

Activity Rewards (Weekly Dungeon Entries)

Odin does not feature daily dungeons – dungeon entries are weekly-limited
Prioritize efficient clearing when available to maximize material rewards
Spend them wisely near weekly reset or when most efficient for upgrades

Codex Tracking

After acquiring new gear, runes, summons, or pets:
Equip → log in Codex → dismantle or reuse
Check for completed collection bonuses under Codex tabs (Avatar, Weapon, Mount, Rune, Sealstone, Gear)

Smart Rotation Tips

Rotate Town Quests + Feats in the morning for quick EXP and Codex gains.
Avoid hoarding duplicate runes, seals, or summons – equip them to log Codex before recycling.
Use enhancement scrolls and dismantling flow to power up gradually – avoid rushing upgrades at the start of the week unless you have clear goals.
Use Auto-pathing to complete low-effort quests (especially town objectives) during busy IRL moments.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Ignoring Town Quests in favor of mob grinding – Town Quests provide more efficient EXP and Codex gains
Hoarding gear without checking Codex first – always register new drops
Forgetting Feats – they scale up and give major Codex/stat value over time
Burning all dungeon runs at once – plan them around drop events or enhancement needs
Don’t over-enhance early gear – focus on Codex unlocking and stable Rare sets.
Save high enhancement materials for gear you plan to keep long-term.
Always preview gear upgrade paths in the crafting menu before using rare resources.

Use set effect pieces (when available) to unlock bonus damage, crit, or PvP defense.

Odin: Valhalla Rising – Beginners Guide

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