Nodens' Arc - Revision history

imported>Soranin: /* Behind the scenes */

2025-12-21T22:07:12Z

Behind the scenes

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	*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks—were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>		*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks—were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>
	*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.		*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.
	*The steelbook contained the Isu words for ''"This Lake"'', the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the [[Ubisoft\|Ubisoft Singapore]] studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, [[Antoine Henry]], created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].		*The steelbook contained the Isu words for ''"This Lake"'', the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|Binary code\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the [[Ubisoft\|Ubisoft Singapore]] studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, [[Antoine Henry]], created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].

	Since all these hints come from the ''Collector's Edition'', it is unknown how Eivor found out about Nodens' Arc in the canon of the universe or if the weapon itself is even canon.		Since all these hints come from the ''Collector's Edition'', it is unknown how Eivor found out about Nodens' Arc in the canon of the universe or if the weapon itself is even canon.

imported>Darman36: Oops

2025-07-17T03:47:05Z

Oops

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	{{Era\|Weapons\|Isu}}		{{Era\|Weapons\|Isu}}
	[[File:ACV Nodens~~' Arc~~.png\|thumb\|Nodens' Arc]]		[[File:ACV Isu Nodens Bow.png\|thumb\|100px\|Nodens' Arc]]
	The '''Nodens' Arc''' was a [[Hunter bow\|hunter]] [[bow]] created by the [[Isu]], adorned with glowing lines of light and named after the [[Celtic mythology\|Celtic god]] of [[hunting]] [[Nodens]]. During the 9th century, [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] discovered this bow during her travels at [[Yorkshire\|Eurviscire]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		The '''Nodens' Arc''' was a [[Hunter bow\|hunter]] [[bow]] created by the [[Isu]], adorned with glowing lines of light and named after the [[Celtic mythology\|Celtic god]] of [[hunting]] [[Nodens]]. During the 9th century, [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] discovered this bow during her travels at [[Yorkshire\|Eurviscire]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	[[File:ACV Nodens' Arc.png\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|Inventory icon of Nodens' Arc]]		[[File:ACV Nodens' Arc.png\|thumb\|150px\|Inventory icon of Nodens' Arc]]
	Nearly three months after the November 2020 release of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', several players stated across social media that a fourth Isu weapon, a bow, was hidden within the game. On January 23, 2021, YouTuber "JorRaptor" was among the first members in the community in sharing a method that would unlock the bow by using a save/load glitch, in which players were to hit a glowing rock located in northern [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]] a few times before saving and reloading until obtaining the weapon.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=gLOssdlkOgQ\|text=How To Get A New Secret Isu Bow In Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla Best Bow)\|channel=channel/UCzF5oxzeidHOZzy4KK5nxCQ\|channelname=JorRaptor}}</ref> The next day, narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] replied to Jorraptor's tweet, saying that there was a legitimate way to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1353360510540865537\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@Jorraptor FYI this is a clever brute force hack, not the "proper” way to get this bow. There is an "in world" way to achieve it. But I suppose this works for an Any% Speedrun.😎\|image=File:ACV Darby McDevitt on unlocking Nodens Arc.png}}</ref>		Nearly three months after the November 2020 release of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', several players stated across social media that a fourth Isu weapon, a bow, was hidden within the game. On January 23, 2021, YouTuber "JorRaptor" was among the first members in the community in sharing a method that would unlock the bow by using a save/load glitch, in which players were to hit a glowing rock located in northern [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]] a few times before saving and reloading until obtaining the weapon.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=gLOssdlkOgQ\|text=How To Get A New Secret Isu Bow In Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla Best Bow)\|channel=channel/UCzF5oxzeidHOZzy4KK5nxCQ\|channelname=JorRaptor}}</ref> The next day, narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] replied to Jorraptor's tweet, saying that there was a legitimate way to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1353360510540865537\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@Jorraptor FYI this is a clever brute force hack, not the "proper” way to get this bow. There is an "in world" way to achieve it. But I suppose this works for an Any% Speedrun.😎\|image=File:ACV Darby McDevitt on unlocking Nodens Arc.png}}</ref>

imported>Darman36 at 03:46, 17 July 2025

2025-07-17T03:46:04Z

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	{{Era\|Weapons\|Isu}}		{{Era\|Weapons\|Isu}}
	[[File:ACV Nodens' Arc.png\|thumb\|Nodens' Arc]]		[[File:ACV Nodens' Arc.png\|thumb\|Nodens' Arc]]
	The '''Nodens' Arc''' was a [[Hunter bow\|hunter]] [[bow]] created by the [[Isu]], adorned with glowing lines of light and named after the [[Celtic mythology\|Celtic god]] of [[hunting]] [[Nodens]].		The '''Nodens' Arc''' was a [[Hunter bow\|hunter]] [[bow]] created by the [[Isu]], adorned with glowing lines of light and named after the [[Celtic mythology\|Celtic god]] of [[hunting]] [[Nodens]]. During the 9th century, [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] discovered this bow during her travels at [[Yorkshire\|Eurviscire]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	During the 9th century, ~~the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]]~~ [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] discovered this bow during her travels at [[Yorkshire\|Eurviscire]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

	==Weapon statistics==		==Weapon statistics==
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
			[[File:ACV Nodens' Arc.png\|thumb\|250px\|Inventory icon of Nodens' Arc]]
	Nearly three months after the November 2020 release of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', several players stated across social media that a fourth Isu weapon, a bow, was hidden within the game. On January 23, 2021, YouTuber "JorRaptor" was among the first members in the community in sharing a method that would unlock the bow by using a save/load glitch, in which players were to hit a glowing rock located in northern [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]] a few times before saving and reloading until obtaining the weapon.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=gLOssdlkOgQ\|text=How To Get A New Secret Isu Bow In Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla Best Bow)\|channel=channel/UCzF5oxzeidHOZzy4KK5nxCQ\|channelname=JorRaptor}}</ref> The next day, narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] replied to Jorraptor's tweet, saying that there was a legitimate way to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1353360510540865537\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@Jorraptor FYI this is a clever brute force hack, not the "proper” way to get this bow. There is an "in world" way to achieve it. But I suppose this works for an Any% Speedrun.😎\|image=File:ACV Darby McDevitt on unlocking Nodens Arc.png}}</ref>		Nearly three months after the November 2020 release of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', several players stated across social media that a fourth Isu weapon, a bow, was hidden within the game. On January 23, 2021, YouTuber "JorRaptor" was among the first members in the community in sharing a method that would unlock the bow by using a save/load glitch, in which players were to hit a glowing rock located in northern [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]] a few times before saving and reloading until obtaining the weapon.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=gLOssdlkOgQ\|text=How To Get A New Secret Isu Bow In Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla Best Bow)\|channel=channel/UCzF5oxzeidHOZzy4KK5nxCQ\|channelname=JorRaptor}}</ref> The next day, narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] replied to Jorraptor's tweet, saying that there was a legitimate way to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1353360510540865537\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@Jorraptor FYI this is a clever brute force hack, not the "proper” way to get this bow. There is an "in world" way to achieve it. But I suppose this works for an Any% Speedrun.😎\|image=File:ACV Darby McDevitt on unlocking Nodens Arc.png}}</ref>

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	*The main box contained a sentence that, once translated, read "The [[sword]] is the tool to unlock it." The box also featured the image of [[Excalibur]] hidden within the [[raven]] tailfeathers, implying that the [[Swords of Eden\|Sword of Eden]] was the object needed to complete the task.		*The main box contained a sentence that, once translated, read "The [[sword]] is the tool to unlock it." The box also featured the image of [[Excalibur]] hidden within the [[raven]] tailfeathers, implying that the [[Swords of Eden\|Sword of Eden]] was the object needed to complete the task.
	*The soundtrack disk featured the words ''"Hidden Inside"'', but gave no location or object for players to look in.		*The soundtrack disk featured the words ''"Hidden Inside"'', but gave no location or object for players to look in.
	*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in ~~rocks— were~~ written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>		*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks—were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>
	*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.		*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.
	*The steelbook contained the Isu words for ''"This Lake"'', the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the [[Ubisoft~~#Singapore~~\|Ubisoft Singapore]] studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, Antoine Henry, created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>		*The steelbook contained the Isu words for ''"This Lake"'', the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the [[Ubisoft\|Ubisoft Singapore]] studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, [[Antoine Henry]], created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].
	Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].

	Since all these hints come from the ''Collector's Edition'', it is unknown how Eivor found out about Nodens' Arc in the canon of the universe or if the weapon itself is even canon.		Since all these hints come from the ''Collector's Edition'', it is unknown how Eivor found out about Nodens' Arc in the canon of the universe or if the weapon itself is even canon.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''

imported>Soranin: /* Weapon statistics */

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Weapon statistics

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	==Weapon statistics==		==Weapon statistics==
	{\| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:700px; text-align:center"		{\| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:700px; text-align:center"
	!Class		!width="5%" \|Class
	!~~Attack~~		!width="5%" \|Atk
	!~~Speed~~		!width="5%" \|Spd
	!Stun		!width="5%" \|Stun
	!~~Critical<br>Chance~~		!width="5%" \|Crit Pre
	!~~Headshot<br>Damage~~		!width="5%" \|Hd Shot
	!~~Weight~~		!width="5%" \|Wgt
	~~!Perks~~		!width="10%"\|Availability
	!Availability
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Raven~~		{{#section:AC:CST/Weapons\|"Nodens' Arc"}}
	~~\|133~~
	~~\|47~~
	~~\|144~~
	~~\|110~~
	~~\|99~~
	~~\|11~~
	~~\|Increase attack the further you are from your enemy~~
	~~\|Break the glowing rock on the island of the lake at Eurvicscire using [[Excalibur]].~~
	\|-		\|-
	! colspan="9" \|~~Description~~		! colspan="8" \|Perks
	\|-		\|-
	\| colspan="9" \|''A mysterious bow forged from an unknown material, it seems to have been crafted by a civilization prior to ours.''		\| colspan="8" \|Increase attack the further you are from your enemy
			\|-
			! colspan="8" \|Description
			\|-
			\| colspan="8" \|''A mysterious bow forged from an unknown material, it seems to have been crafted by a civilization prior to ours.''
	\|}		\|}

imported>Lacrossedeamon: /* Behind the scenes */

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Behind the scenes

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	Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].		Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].

	~~Although~~ all these hints come from the ''Collector's Edition'', it is unknown how Eivor found out about Nodens' Arc in the canon of the ~~game~~.		Since all these hints come from the ''Collector's Edition'', it is unknown how Eivor found out about Nodens' Arc in the canon of the universe or if the weapon itself is even canon.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

imported>Soranin: /* Behind the scenes */

2025-04-23T23:32:12Z

Behind the scenes

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	*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks— were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>		*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks— were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>
	*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.		*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.
	*The steelbook contained the Isu words for ''"This Lake"'', the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the ~~{{Wiki~~\|Ubisoft Singapore}} studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, Antoine Henry, created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>		*The steelbook contained the Isu words for ''"This Lake"'', the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the [[Ubisoft#Singapore\|Ubisoft Singapore]] studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, Antoine Henry, created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>
	Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].		Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].

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	Strange symbols were featured on several items in the ''Collector's Edition'', namely, the main box, the [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla soundtrack\|soundtrack disk]], the CD case, the lithographs, and within the steelbook. To understand their meaning, players needed to translate the [[Isu script]] introduced in ''Valhalla'' using [[Layla Hassan]]'s [[Layla Hassan's personal files\|personal files]] in the game.		Strange symbols were featured on several items in the ''Collector's Edition'', namely, the main box, the [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla soundtrack\|soundtrack disk]], the CD case, the lithographs, and within the steelbook. To understand their meaning, players needed to translate the [[Isu script]] introduced in ''Valhalla'' using [[Layla Hassan]]'s [[Layla Hassan's personal files\|personal files]] in the game.
	*The main box contained a sentence that, once translated, read "The [[sword]] is the tool to unlock it." The box also featured the image of [[Excalibur]] hidden within the [[raven]] tailfeathers, implying that the [[Swords of Eden\|Sword of Eden]] was the object needed to complete the task.		*The main box contained a sentence that, once translated, read "The [[sword]] is the tool to unlock it." The box also featured the image of [[Excalibur]] hidden within the [[raven]] tailfeathers, implying that the [[Swords of Eden\|Sword of Eden]] was the object needed to complete the task.
	*The soundtrack disk featured the words "Hidden Inside", but gave no location or object for players to look in.		*The soundtrack disk featured the words ''"Hidden Inside"'', but gave no location or object for players to look in.
	*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks— were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>		*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks— were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>
	*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.		*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.
	*The steelbook contained the Isu words for "This Lake", the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the {{Wiki\|Ubisoft Singapore}} studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, Antoine Henry, created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>		*The steelbook contained the Isu words for ''"This Lake"'', the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the {{Wiki\|Ubisoft Singapore}} studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, Antoine Henry, created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>
	Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].		Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].

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	[[File:ACV Nodens' Arc.png\|thumb\|Nodens' Arc]]		[[File:ACV Nodens' Arc.png\|thumb\|Nodens' Arc]]
	The '''Nodens' Arc''' was a [[Hunter bow\|hunter]] [[bow]] created by the [[Isu]], adorned with glowing lines of light and named after the ~~{{Wiki\|Celts~~\|Celtic}} [[hunting]] ~~god~~ [[Nodens]].		The '''Nodens' Arc''' was a [[Hunter bow\|hunter]] [[bow]] created by the [[Isu]], adorned with glowing lines of light and named after the [[Celtic mythology\|Celtic god]] of [[hunting]] [[Nodens]].

	During the 9th century, the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] discovered this bow during her travels at [[Yorkshire\|Eurviscire]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		During the 9th century, the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] discovered this bow during her travels at [[Yorkshire\|Eurviscire]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Nearly three months after the November 2020 release of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', several players stated across social media that a fourth Isu weapon, a bow, was hidden within the game. On January 23, 2021, YouTuber "JorRaptor" was among the first members in the community in sharing a method that would unlock the bow by using a save/load glitch, in which players were to hit a glowing rock located in northern [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]] a few times before saving and reloading until obtaining the weapon.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=gLOssdlkOgQ\|text=How To Get A New Secret Isu Bow In Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla Best Bow)\|channel=channel/UCzF5oxzeidHOZzy4KK5nxCQ\|channelname=JorRaptor}}</ref> The next day, narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] replied to Jorraptor's tweet that there was a legitimate way to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1353360510540865537\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@Jorraptor FYI this is a clever brute force hack, not the "proper” way to get this bow. There is an "in world" way to achieve it. But I suppose this works for an Any% Speedrun.😎}}</ref>		Nearly three months after the November 2020 release of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', several players stated across social media that a fourth Isu weapon, a bow, was hidden within the game. On January 23, 2021, YouTuber "JorRaptor" was among the first members in the community in sharing a method that would unlock the bow by using a save/load glitch, in which players were to hit a glowing rock located in northern [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]] a few times before saving and reloading until obtaining the weapon.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=gLOssdlkOgQ\|text=How To Get A New Secret Isu Bow In Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla Best Bow)\|channel=channel/UCzF5oxzeidHOZzy4KK5nxCQ\|channelname=JorRaptor}}</ref> The next day, narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] replied to Jorraptor's tweet, saying that there was a legitimate way to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1353360510540865537\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@Jorraptor FYI this is a clever brute force hack, not the "proper” way to get this bow. There is an "in world" way to achieve it. But I suppose this works for an Any% Speedrun.😎\|image=File:ACV Darby McDevitt on unlocking Nodens Arc.png}}</ref>

	The ''Collector's Edition'' of ''Valhalla'' contained all the clues needed obtain the Isu bow, as revealed by the fansite ''[[Access the Animus]]'' in a YouTube video posted on January 27 describing each of the necessary steps to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=ze-7t7TRjy0\|text=Assassin's Creed Valhalla - We Cracked the Mystery and Found the Real Way to Unlock the Noden's Arc!\|channel=channel/UCJagPhYpiiE09D5pA-ZGuZw\|channelname=Access The Animus}}</ref>		The ''Collector's Edition'' of ''Valhalla'' contained all the clues needed obtain the Isu bow, as revealed by the fansite ''[[Access the Animus]]'' in a YouTube video posted on January 27 describing each of the necessary steps to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=ze-7t7TRjy0\|text=Assassin's Creed Valhalla - We Cracked the Mystery and Found the Real Way to Unlock the Noden's Arc!\|channel=channel/UCJagPhYpiiE09D5pA-ZGuZw\|channelname=Access The Animus}}</ref>

	Strange symbols were featured on several items in the ''Collector's Edition'', namely, the main box, the [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla soundtrack\|soundtrack disk]], the CD case, the lithographs, and within the steelbook. To understand their meaning, players needed to translate the [[Isu script]] introduced in ''Valhalla'' using [[Layla Hassan]]'s [[Layla Hassan's personal files\|personal files]] in the game.		Strange symbols were featured on several items in the ''Collector's Edition'', namely, the main box, the [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla soundtrack\|soundtrack disk]], the CD case, the lithographs, and within the steelbook. To understand their meaning, players needed to translate the [[Isu script]] introduced in ''Valhalla'' using [[Layla Hassan]]'s [[Layla Hassan's personal files\|personal files]] in the game.
	*The main box contained a sentence that, once translated, read ''"The [[sword]] is the tool to unlock it."'' The box also featured the image of [[Excalibur]] hidden within the [[raven]] tailfeathers, implying that the [[Swords of Eden\|Sword]] of [[Eden]] was the object needed to complete the task.		*The main box contained a sentence that, once translated, read "The [[sword]] is the tool to unlock it." The box also featured the image of [[Excalibur]] hidden within the [[raven]] tailfeathers, implying that the [[Swords of Eden\|Sword of Eden]] was the object needed to complete the task.
	*The soundtrack disk featured the words ''"Hidden Inside"'', but gave no location or object for players to look in.		*The soundtrack disk featured the words "Hidden Inside", but gave no location or object for players to look in.
	*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks— were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>		*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks— were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>
	*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.		*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.
	*The steelbook contained the Isu words for ''"This Lake"'', the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the {{Wiki\|Ubisoft Singapore}} studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, Antoine Henry, created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>		*The steelbook contained the Isu words for "This Lake", the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the {{Wiki\|Ubisoft Singapore}} studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, Antoine Henry, created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>
	Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].		Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].

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	\|Increase ~~the~~ attack the further you are from your enemy.		\|Increase attack the further you are from your enemy
	\|Break the glowing rock on the island of the lake at Eurvicscire using [[Excalibur]].		\|Break the glowing rock on the island of the lake at Eurvicscire using [[Excalibur]].
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	\| colspan="10" \|''A mysterious bow forged from an unknown material, it seems to have been crafted by a civilization prior to ours.''		\| colspan="9" \|''A mysterious bow forged from an unknown material, it seems to have been crafted by a civilization prior to ours.''
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	[[File:ACV Nodens~~' Arc~~.png\|thumb\|Nodens' Arc]]		[[File:ACV Isu Nodens Bow.png\|thumb\|100px\|Nodens' Arc]]
	The '''Nodens' Arc''' was a [[Hunter bow\|hunter]] [[bow]] created by the [[Isu]], adorned with glowing lines of light and named after the [[Celtic mythology\|Celtic god]] of [[hunting]] [[Nodens]]. During the 9th century, [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] discovered this bow during her travels at [[Yorkshire\|Eurviscire]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		The '''Nodens' Arc''' was a [[Hunter bow\|hunter]] [[bow]] created by the [[Isu]], adorned with glowing lines of light and named after the [[Celtic mythology\|Celtic god]] of [[hunting]] [[Nodens]]. During the 9th century, [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] discovered this bow during her travels at [[Yorkshire\|Eurviscire]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	[[File:ACV Nodens' Arc.png\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|Inventory icon of Nodens' Arc]]		[[File:ACV Nodens' Arc.png\|thumb\|150px\|Inventory icon of Nodens' Arc]]
	Nearly three months after the November 2020 release of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', several players stated across social media that a fourth Isu weapon, a bow, was hidden within the game. On January 23, 2021, YouTuber "JorRaptor" was among the first members in the community in sharing a method that would unlock the bow by using a save/load glitch, in which players were to hit a glowing rock located in northern [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]] a few times before saving and reloading until obtaining the weapon.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=gLOssdlkOgQ\|text=How To Get A New Secret Isu Bow In Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla Best Bow)\|channel=channel/UCzF5oxzeidHOZzy4KK5nxCQ\|channelname=JorRaptor}}</ref> The next day, narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] replied to Jorraptor's tweet, saying that there was a legitimate way to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1353360510540865537\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@Jorraptor FYI this is a clever brute force hack, not the "proper” way to get this bow. There is an "in world" way to achieve it. But I suppose this works for an Any% Speedrun.😎\|image=File:ACV Darby McDevitt on unlocking Nodens Arc.png}}</ref>		Nearly three months after the November 2020 release of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', several players stated across social media that a fourth Isu weapon, a bow, was hidden within the game. On January 23, 2021, YouTuber "JorRaptor" was among the first members in the community in sharing a method that would unlock the bow by using a save/load glitch, in which players were to hit a glowing rock located in northern [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]] a few times before saving and reloading until obtaining the weapon.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=gLOssdlkOgQ\|text=How To Get A New Secret Isu Bow In Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla Best Bow)\|channel=channel/UCzF5oxzeidHOZzy4KK5nxCQ\|channelname=JorRaptor}}</ref> The next day, narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] replied to Jorraptor's tweet, saying that there was a legitimate way to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1353360510540865537\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@Jorraptor FYI this is a clever brute force hack, not the "proper” way to get this bow. There is an "in world" way to achieve it. But I suppose this works for an Any% Speedrun.😎\|image=File:ACV Darby McDevitt on unlocking Nodens Arc.png}}</ref>

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	Strange symbols were featured on several items in the ''Collector's Edition'', namely, the main box, the [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla soundtrack\|soundtrack disk]], the CD case, the lithographs, and within the steelbook. To understand their meaning, players needed to translate the [[Isu script]] introduced in ''Valhalla'' using [[Layla Hassan]]'s [[Layla Hassan's personal files\|personal files]] in the game.		Strange symbols were featured on several items in the ''Collector's Edition'', namely, the main box, the [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla soundtrack\|soundtrack disk]], the CD case, the lithographs, and within the steelbook. To understand their meaning, players needed to translate the [[Isu script]] introduced in ''Valhalla'' using [[Layla Hassan]]'s [[Layla Hassan's personal files\|personal files]] in the game.
	*The main box contained a sentence that, once translated, read "The [[sword]] is the tool to unlock it." The box also featured the image of [[Excalibur]] hidden within the [[raven]] tailfeathers, implying that the [[Swords of Eden\|Sword of Eden]] was the object needed to complete the task.		*The main box contained a sentence that, once translated, read "The [[sword]] is the tool to unlock it." The box also featured the image of [[Excalibur]] hidden within the [[raven]] tailfeathers, implying that the [[Swords of Eden\|Sword of Eden]] was the object needed to complete the task.
	*The soundtrack disk featured the words "Hidden Inside", but gave no location or object for players to look in.		*The soundtrack disk featured the words ''"Hidden Inside"'', but gave no location or object for players to look in.
	*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks— were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>		*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks— were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>
	*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.		*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.
	*The steelbook contained the Isu words for "This Lake", the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the {{Wiki\|Ubisoft Singapore}} studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, Antoine Henry, created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>		*The steelbook contained the Isu words for ''"This Lake"'', the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the {{Wiki\|Ubisoft Singapore}} studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, Antoine Henry, created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>
	Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].		Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].

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	[[File:ACV Nodens' Arc.png\|thumb\|Nodens' Arc]]		[[File:ACV Nodens' Arc.png\|thumb\|Nodens' Arc]]
	The '''Nodens' Arc''' was a [[Hunter bow\|hunter]] [[bow]] created by the [[Isu]], adorned with glowing lines of light and named after the ~~{{Wiki\|Celts~~\|Celtic}} [[hunting]] ~~god~~ [[Nodens]].		The '''Nodens' Arc''' was a [[Hunter bow\|hunter]] [[bow]] created by the [[Isu]], adorned with glowing lines of light and named after the [[Celtic mythology\|Celtic god]] of [[hunting]] [[Nodens]].

	During the 9th century, the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] discovered this bow during her travels at [[Yorkshire\|Eurviscire]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>		During the 9th century, the [[Vikings\|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] discovered this bow during her travels at [[Yorkshire\|Eurviscire]].<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Nearly three months after the November 2020 release of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', several players stated across social media that a fourth Isu weapon, a bow, was hidden within the game. On January 23, 2021, YouTuber "JorRaptor" was among the first members in the community in sharing a method that would unlock the bow by using a save/load glitch, in which players were to hit a glowing rock located in northern [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]] a few times before saving and reloading until obtaining the weapon.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=gLOssdlkOgQ\|text=How To Get A New Secret Isu Bow In Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla Best Bow)\|channel=channel/UCzF5oxzeidHOZzy4KK5nxCQ\|channelname=JorRaptor}}</ref> The next day, narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] replied to Jorraptor's tweet that there was a legitimate way to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1353360510540865537\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@Jorraptor FYI this is a clever brute force hack, not the "proper” way to get this bow. There is an "in world" way to achieve it. But I suppose this works for an Any% Speedrun.😎}}</ref>		Nearly three months after the November 2020 release of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', several players stated across social media that a fourth Isu weapon, a bow, was hidden within the game. On January 23, 2021, YouTuber "JorRaptor" was among the first members in the community in sharing a method that would unlock the bow by using a save/load glitch, in which players were to hit a glowing rock located in northern [[Yorkshire\|Eurvicscire]] a few times before saving and reloading until obtaining the weapon.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=gLOssdlkOgQ\|text=How To Get A New Secret Isu Bow In Assassin's Creed Valhalla (AC Valhalla Best Bow)\|channel=channel/UCzF5oxzeidHOZzy4KK5nxCQ\|channelname=JorRaptor}}</ref> The next day, narrative director [[Darby McDevitt]] replied to Jorraptor's tweet, saying that there was a legitimate way to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Twitter\|DarbyMcDevitt\|status/1353360510540865537\|Darby McDevitt\|quote=@Jorraptor FYI this is a clever brute force hack, not the "proper” way to get this bow. There is an "in world" way to achieve it. But I suppose this works for an Any% Speedrun.😎\|image=File:ACV Darby McDevitt on unlocking Nodens Arc.png}}</ref>

	The ''Collector's Edition'' of ''Valhalla'' contained all the clues needed obtain the Isu bow, as revealed by the fansite ''[[Access the Animus]]'' in a YouTube video posted on January 27 describing each of the necessary steps to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=ze-7t7TRjy0\|text=Assassin's Creed Valhalla - We Cracked the Mystery and Found the Real Way to Unlock the Noden's Arc!\|channel=channel/UCJagPhYpiiE09D5pA-ZGuZw\|channelname=Access The Animus}}</ref>		The ''Collector's Edition'' of ''Valhalla'' contained all the clues needed obtain the Isu bow, as revealed by the fansite ''[[Access the Animus]]'' in a YouTube video posted on January 27 describing each of the necessary steps to unlock Nodens' Arc.<ref>{{Youtube\|video=ze-7t7TRjy0\|text=Assassin's Creed Valhalla - We Cracked the Mystery and Found the Real Way to Unlock the Noden's Arc!\|channel=channel/UCJagPhYpiiE09D5pA-ZGuZw\|channelname=Access The Animus}}</ref>

	Strange symbols were featured on several items in the ''Collector's Edition'', namely, the main box, the [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla soundtrack\|soundtrack disk]], the CD case, the lithographs, and within the steelbook. To understand their meaning, players needed to translate the [[Isu script]] introduced in ''Valhalla'' using [[Layla Hassan]]'s [[Layla Hassan's personal files\|personal files]] in the game.		Strange symbols were featured on several items in the ''Collector's Edition'', namely, the main box, the [[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla soundtrack\|soundtrack disk]], the CD case, the lithographs, and within the steelbook. To understand their meaning, players needed to translate the [[Isu script]] introduced in ''Valhalla'' using [[Layla Hassan]]'s [[Layla Hassan's personal files\|personal files]] in the game.
	*The main box contained a sentence that, once translated, read ''"The [[sword]] is the tool to unlock it."'' The box also featured the image of [[Excalibur]] hidden within the [[raven]] tailfeathers, implying that the [[Swords of Eden\|Sword]] of [[Eden]] was the object needed to complete the task.		*The main box contained a sentence that, once translated, read "The [[sword]] is the tool to unlock it." The box also featured the image of [[Excalibur]] hidden within the [[raven]] tailfeathers, implying that the [[Swords of Eden\|Sword of Eden]] was the object needed to complete the task.
	*The soundtrack disk featured the words ''"Hidden Inside"'', but gave no location or object for players to look in.		*The soundtrack disk featured the words "Hidden Inside", but gave no location or object for players to look in.
	*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks— were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>		*The chemical formulas for [[silica]], {{Wiki\|periclase}}, and {{Wiki\|magnetite}}—all compounds present in rocks— were written on the back of the CD case.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354964946530910208\|Antoine Henry\|quote=It is done! The last little clue is solved! Congrats! I hope you all enjoyed the journey. It is an honour to have such an awesome community. Thank you all for making our efforts worth it.}}</ref>
	*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.		*When arranged in a specific pattern, the lithographs formed the Isu word for ''"Now"''. Astute players could notice that the drawing of a sun was depicted in the center, giving the illusion that the Isu word was hiding it, indirectly hinting at the time of day when the bow became obtainable.
	*The steelbook contained the Isu words for ''"This Lake"'', the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the {{Wiki\|Ubisoft Singapore}} studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, Antoine Henry, created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>		*The steelbook contained the Isu words for "This Lake", the Isu's {{Wiki\|hexadecimal}} numeral system, and some Isu numbers. The numeral system was meant to teach players how the Isu wrote their numbers while also showing their equivalent in the {{Wiki\|binary}}. If the steelbook was opened to form a right angle, the numbers on the bottom side would create an impromptu 16 x 12 coordinate grid. By drawing it and painting its squares in accordance to their equivalent value in binary, players would reveal the shape of the lake where Nodens' Arc was hidden.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1354953962298830873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Well done! The mystery of the numbers on the Collector's Edition steel case is solved!}}</ref> Curiously, the lake shape is very similar to the borders of Singapore. In fact, the {{Wiki\|Ubisoft Singapore}} studio was in charge of developing some of ''Valhalla''{{'}}s territories.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1332524663809871873\|Antoine Henry\|quote=Replying to @JBrod4455 and @DarbyMcDevitt Yes indeed, our world team in Singapore built - among other things - Jorvik and Eurviscire, and collaborated with Ubisoft Philippines on Snotinghamscire.}}</ref> and one of its developers, Antoine Henry, created the Isu language.<ref>{{Twitter\|bob2356\|status/1349535079840641024\|Antoine Henry\|quote=They [Access The Animus] did it! This language and the puzzle that comes with it is one of the proudest achievements of my career. I'm so happy to see that some people enjoyed it! I can't wait for their next video to see how far they unraveled the mystery! :-)}}</ref>
	Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].		Put together, the sentence read ''"The sword is the key to unlock it. Hidden inside this lake now."'' After deciphering the clues, players were encouraged to search for a breakable rock with glowing {{Wiki\|Vein (geology)\|veins}} in a Singapore-shaped lake and destroy it with Excalibur at sunset. This lake was, indeed, located in the northern part of Eurvicscire, close to [[Brunton Turret]].