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Snaring Thorstein Walkthrough | What to do with Thorstein?

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This page is a walkthrough for the Snaring Thorstein Quest in the game Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla). Read on to learn more about the quest objectives, stealth routes, notables, and the choices on what to do with thorstein!

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You must have the Wrath of the Druids DLC to gain access to this quest.
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Starting Location

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The quest starts near Dublin's port immediately after the Blood Bond quest.

Quest Walkthrough

No. Objectives Guide
1
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Talk to Sichfrith		 Sichfrith is located at marketplace. Speak to him to initiate a brief cutscene.
2
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Find and question Ama		 Ama can be found beside a drum of ale by the docks. Speak to her to initiate another cutscene.
The conversation with her culminates in a drinking challenge.
TIP: Use Raven's-Eye View to determine her exact location.
3
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Steal the Key		 The key to Thorstein's hideout is with Ama. You can either engage her in open combat or sneak behind to get the key by stealing it.
Click here to learn how to steal Ama's key!
4
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Find Thorstein's hideout		 Infiltrate Thorstein's hideout in Dubgaill's Landing. The hideout is directly underneath the house in the middle.
Click here to see our stealth guide into Thorstein's Hideout!
5
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Find and Capture Thorstein		 Eliminate Thorstein's men inside the hideout. You can tie Thorstein up once he takes enough damage.
6
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Carry Thorstein to the Castle.		 Take Thorstein to King's Hall. You can either sneak out while carrying Thorstein or eliminating the rest of his men outside first beforehand.
Click here to see our guide on how to sneak Thorstein out of the hideout.
7
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Decide Thorstein's Fate.		 Three dialogue choices are presented to you during the custcene inside King's Hall. All three options lead to Thorstein's exile so feel free to choose whichever you prefer.
The quest ends after the cutscene.

How to Steal Ama's Key

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 Follow Ama until she crosses a wooden bridge. Head to the top of the house on the left by using the ramp on the right.
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 Wait for Ama to start puking at the end of the pier before making your way down.
WARNING: Landing close to Ama or jumping straight down will alert her of your presence.
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 Sneak behind Ana and steal the key. You can escape afterward by climbing back up the house or hopping on the poles to the left to get across.

What to do with Thorstein?

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After you capture Thorstein and bring him to Barid, you will be given three choices on what to do with Thorstein. A dignified execution, A brutal death, and A display of cruelty.

Unfortunately, these three choices do not matter in this scenario since whatever you choose will make Barid conficate all of Thorsteins wealth and banish him from Dublin.

Stealth Guide: Thorstein's Hideout

Sneaking into Thorstein's Hideout

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 From the dock's bridge, take a right and climb on top of the bent tree.
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 Use the ropes to get to the house without being detected.
Make sure you drop down to the bush just beside the house's window to maintain your stealth.
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 Use Ama's key to unlock the door inside and head down to Thorstein's hideout.

Sneaking Thorstein Out of the Hideout

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 Jump across the same window you entered earlier.
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 Use the ramp beside the bush to scale the rock formation.
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 Check the positions of the three guards stationed in the area to determine your next path.
You can either exit Dubgaill's Landing via an opening on the wall to the left or through the main gate on the right. This entirely depends on the guards' positions.
Alternatively, you can simply drop Thorstein down in a bush first to assassinate the guards.

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