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imported>Kennyannydenny
+the rest of the books of knowledge in the main game, River Raids, Wrath of the Druids and Siege of Paris; descriptions are missing as of yet, and I don't know anything about the upcoming Dawk of Ragnarök books
imported>Darman36
Expanded intro, arranged chart alphabetically and modified to match intro since 2 copies of a book are same skill, added Ragnarök skills (locations TBD) and Book pics. We can specify time period if more appear in a later AC
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A '''Book of Knowledge''' is the name given to a book containing information on particular [[Skill Tree (Assassin's Creed: Valhalla)|skills]] used in combat, be it ranged or melee.
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[[File:ACV Book of Knowledge.png|thumb|250px|A Book of Knowledge on a lectern]]
A '''Book of Knowledge''' is the name given to an {{Wiki|illuminated manuscript}} containing information on particular [[Skill Tree (Assassin's Creed: Valhalla)|combat skills]], be it ranged or melee. Save for a few exceptions, almost every skill was written about in such detail that the contents had to be split into two volumes which were kept separate from each other, though whether it was to make work easier between {{Wiki|limner}} teams or to prevent concentration of knowledge is unclear. The texts were particularly valuable to both the limners who made them and to any people who sought them out, and as a sign of this, the books were often kept on lecterns with a [[marble]] base and backing, open for ready access .<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref>


In the late 9th century, during her many travels in [[Europe]], [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] read a number of these books and expanded her skillset.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> Many of these books were found inside [[church]]es like the [[Cliffside Monastery]]<ref name="RiverRaids">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[River Raids]]''</ref> or the [[Kells Abbey]],<ref name="WoD">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> [[fort]]resses like [[Dover Fortress]],<ref name="ACV"/> and ruins such as the former [[Hidden Ones]]' [[Assassin bureau|bureau]] at [[Diodurum Ruins|Diodurum]].<ref name="SoP">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> While exploring her visions of [[Odin]]'s memories, she also found and read four more of the books.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' - [[Dawn of Ragnarök|''Dawn of Ragnarök'']]</ref>
In the late 9th century, during her many travels in [[Europe]], the [[Raven Clan]] [[Vikings|Viking]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] read a number of these books and expanded her skillset.<ref name="ACV"/> Many of these books were found inside [[church]]es like the [[Cliffside Monastery]]<ref name="RiverRaids">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[River Raids]]''</ref> or the [[Kells Abbey]],<ref name="WotD">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − [[Wrath of the Druids]]''</ref> [[fort]]resses like [[Dover Fortress]],<ref name="ACV"/> or abandoned sites such as the [[Hidden Ones]]' former [[Assassin bureau|bureau]] at the [[Diodurum Ruins]].<ref name="SoP">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − [[The Siege of Paris]]''</ref> While exploring her [[Sage|visions]] of [[Odin]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] in [[Svartálfaheimr]], she also read four more of the books and maintained those skills when she woke.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – [[Dawn of Ragnarök]]''</ref>


==Known Books of Knowledge==
==Known Books of Knowledge==
===Viking Age (9th century)===
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|-
|-
!Ability
!Ability
! width="37%" |Description
! width="37%" |Description
! width="37%" |Location of the Books
! width="37%" |Book location(s)
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - ThrowingAxeFury.png|thumb|center]]<br>Throwing [[Battleaxe|Axe]] Fury
![[File:ACV - AxeBlizzard.png|thumb|center]]<br>Axe Blizzard
| rowspan="2" |Contains intructions on how to perform a technique that consists in hurling throwing axes at all enemies in range. If the book was found again, it could teach how to stagger the enemies hit by the axes.
|Contained instructions on how to release a barrage of throwing axes. Its second volume taught how to add more axes.
|[[Nottfall]], [[Rogaland|Rygjafylke]], [[Norway]]
|Vol. I: Southeast of [[Norwich|Northwic]], [[East Anglia]], [[England]]<br><br>Vol. II: [[Wincestre Garrison]], [[Winchester|Wincestre]], England
|-
|-
|[[Caustow Castle]], [[Shropshire|Sciropescire]], [[England]]
!<br>Battle Cry
|Contained instructions on how to gain strength and inspire fear in enemies by screaming aloud.
|Cliffside Monastery, [[River Dee]], England
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - ThornOfSlumber.png|thumb|center]]<br>Thorn of Slumber
!Berserker Trap
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to attach a pack of hallucinogenic powder to an [[arrow]].
|[[Gryttirsand]], Rygjafylke, Norway
|[[Riverside Monastery]], River Dee, England
|-
|-
|[[Dover Fortress]], [[Kent|Cent]], England
![[File:ACV - DiveOfTheValkyries.png|thumb|center]]<br>Blinding Rush
|Contained instructions on how to move undetected using stamina. Its second volume taught how to remain unseen while [[Assassination|assassinating]] targets.
|Vol. I: [[Ruined Tower]], East Anglia, England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Chertsey Abbey Ruins]], [[Sussex|Suthsexe]], England
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - RageOfHelheim.png|thumb|center]]<br>Rage of [[Helheim]]
![[File:ACV - DiveOfTheValkyries.png|thumb|center]]<br>Dive of the [[Valkyrie]]s
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to leap into the air and strike from above. Its second volume taught how to stun enemies caught in the impact radius.
|[[Kjotve's Fortress]], Rygjafylke, Norway
|Vol. I: [[Isle of Ely Monastery]], [[Cambridgeshire|Grantebridgescire]], England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Lolingestone Bandit Camp]], [[Kent|Cent]], England
|-
|-
|[[Archives]], [[York|Jorvik]], England
!<br>Explosive Retreat
|Contained instructions on how to leap back and trigger an explosion where one once stood. Its second volume taught how to briefly decrease incoming damage after retreating.
|Vol. I:<br><br>Vol. II:
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - HarpoonImpalement.png|thumb|center]]<br>Harpoon Impalement
![[File:ACV - FeignDeath.png|thumb|center]]<br>Feign Death
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to fool enemies by playing dead. Its second volume taught how to assassinate enemies from a prone position.
|[[Venonis]], [[Leicestershire|Ledecestrescire]], England
|Vol. I: [[Leah Villa Garrison]], [[Oxfordshire|Oxenefordscire]], England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Aelfwood]], [[Gloucestershire|Glowecestrescire]], England
|-
|-
|[[Sancta Helena's Church]], [[Colchester|Colcestre]], [[Essex|Essexe]], England
![[File:ACV - FocusOfTheNornir.png|thumb|center]]<br>Focus of the [[Nornir]]
|Contained instructions on how to aim a [[bow]] and loose an arrow with unnatural quickness. Its second volume taught how to increase the arrow's damage.
|Vol. I: [[Offchurch]], [[Leicestershire|Ledecestrescire]], England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Bolingbroc Castle]], [[Lincolnshire|Lincolnscire]], England
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - HarpoonImpalement.png|thumb|center]]<br>[[Raven]] Distraction
!<br>Golden Flame
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to attach an explosive pack to an enemy. Its second volume taught how to shove the rigged enemy away as an impromptu {{Wiki|shaped charge}}.
|[[Tonnastadir]], Ledecestrescire, England
|Vol. I: Diodurum Ruins, [[Melunois]], [[Francia]]<br><br>Vol. II: [[Compendium]], [[Amienois]], Francia
|-
|-
|[[Belesduna Bandit Camp]], Essexe, England
!<br>Goule Breath
|Contained instructions on how to lace an arrowhead with lethal [[poison]]. Its second volume taught how to attach a pack that released poison clouds.
|Vol. I: [[Pont-de-l'Arche]], [[Normandy|Evresin]], Francia<br><br>Vol. II: [[Champlieu Ruins]], Amienois, Francia
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - FocusOfTheNornir.png|thumb|center]]<br>Focus of the [[Nornir]]
![[File:ACV - HarpoonImpalement.png|thumb|center]]<br>Harpoon Impalement
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to impale enemies with a harpoon and throw them with the tether. Its second volume taught how to reel in the enemy for a finishing blow.
|[[Offchurch]], Ledecestrescire, England
|Vol. I: [[Venonis]], Ledecestrescire, England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Sancta Helena's Church]], [[Colchester|Colcestre]], [[Essex]]e, England
|-
|-
|[[Bolingbroc Castle]], [[Lincolnshire|Lincolnscire]], England
![[File:ACV - IncendiaryPowderTrap.png|thumb|center]]<br>Incendiary Powder Trap
|Contained instructions on how to attach an incendiary pack to an arrow. Its second volume taught how to improve the pack's chemical mixture to permit a second use.
|Vol. I: [[Walden]], Grantebridgescire, England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Briggworth]], Suthsexe, England
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - PiercingShot.png|thumb|center]]<br>Piercing Shot
!<br>Irish Wolfhound
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to briefly call an {{Wiki|Irish wolfhound}} to one's aid. Its second volume taught how to train the [[dog]] to stay longer.
|[[Templebrough Fort]], Ledecestrescire, England
|Vol. I: [[Tuam]], [[Connacht]], [[Ireland]]<br><br>Vol. II: [[Bally na Gall]], [[Ulster]], Ireland
|-
|-
|[[Lincoln]], Lincolnscire, England
![[File:ACV - KickOfTyr.png|thumb|center]]<br>Kick of [[Týr]]
|Contained instructions on how to deliver a kick that sent enemies flying back. Its second volume taught how to improve kicking power so enemies stayed down.
|Vol. I: [[Threaded Pass]], [[Yorkshire|Eurvicscire]], England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Ulkerthorpe Fort]], [[Nottinghamshire|Snotinghamscire]], England
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - MansBestFriend.png|thumb|center]]<br>[[Human|Man]]'s [[Dog|Best Friend]]
!<br>Knockback Arrow
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to loose an arrow and knock back an enemy. Its second volume taught how to increase the arrow's impact so that a hit enemy could stagger their comrades.
|N/A
|Vol. I:<br><br>Vol. II:
|-
|-
![[File:ACV - MansBestFriend.png|thumb|center]]<br>[[Human|Man]]'s [[Dog|Best Friend]]
|Contained instructions on how to briefly call a [[wolf]] to one's aid and train it to stay longer.
|[[Crepelgate Fort]], [[London|Lunden]], England
|[[Crepelgate Fort]], [[London|Lunden]], England
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - MarkOfDeath.png|thumb|center]]<br>Mark of Death
![[File:ACV - MarkOfDeath.png|thumb|center]]<br>Mark of Death
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to loose a volley of arrows. Its second volume taught how to strike more targets in a single volley.
|[[Meldeburne]], [[Cambridgeshire|Grantebridgescire]], England
|Vol. I: [[Meldeburne]], Grantebridgescire, England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Alrekstad]], [[Hordaland|Hordafylke]], Norway
|-
|-
|[[Alrekstad]], [[Hordaland|Hordafylke]], Norway
!<br>Percussion Arrow
|-
|Contained instructions on how to strike an enemy's [[shield]] with an arrow and knock back enemies caught in the impact radius.
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - RushAndBash.png|thumb|center]]<br>Rush & Bash
|[[Festering Valley]], [[River Berbha]], Ireland
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Ravensburg]], Grantebridgescire, England
|-
|[[Dunwic]], [[East Anglia]], England
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - IncendiaryPowderTrap.png|thumb|center]]<br>Incendiary Powder Trap
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Walden]], Grantebridgescire, England
|-
|[[Briggworth]], [[Sussex|Suthsexe]], England
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - DiveOfTheValkyries.png|thumb|center]]<br>Dive of the [[Valkyrie]]s
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Isle of Ely Monastery]], Grantebridgescire, England
|-
|[[Lolingestone Bandit Camp]], Cent, England
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - DiveOfTheValkyries.png|thumb|center]]<br>Blinding Rush
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Ruined Tower]], East Anglia, England
|-
|[[Chertsey Abbey Ruins]], Suthsexe, England
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - AxeBlizzard.png|thumb|center]]<br>Axe Blizzard
| rowspan="2" |
|Southeast of [[Norwich|Northwic]], East Anglia, England
|-
|[[Wincestre Garrison]], [[Winchester|Wincestre]], England
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - FeignDeath.png|thumb|center]]<br>Feign Death
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Leah Villa Garrison]], Oxenefordscire, England
|-
|[[Aelfwood]], [[Gloucestershire|Glowecestrescire]], England
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - VengeanceOfThor.png|thumb|center]]<br>Vengeance of [[Thor]]
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Oxford|Oxeneforda]], Oxenefordscire, England
|-
|[[Thieves' Warren]], Glowecestrescire, England
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - PoisonousPowderTrap.png|thumb|center]]<br>Poisonous Powder Trap
![[File:ACV - PiercingShot.png|thumb|center]]<br>Piercing Shot
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to loose a piercing arrow. Its second volume taught how to increase the arrow's damage.
|[[Petuaria Ruins]], [[Yorkshire|Eurvicscire]], England
|Vol. I: [[Templebrough Fort]], Ledecestrescire, England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Lincoln]], Lincolnscire, England
|-
|-
|[[Odin Mine Hideout]], [[Nottinghamshire|Snotinghamscire]], England
!<br>Plague of [[Rat]]s
|Contained instructions on how to attach a pack of bait to an arrow and attract voracious [[rat]]s. Its second volume taught how to increase the bait's potency to attract more rats.
|Vol. I: [[Gisacum Ruins]], Evresin, Francia<br><br>Vol. II: [[Plague District]], [[Paris]], Francia
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - KickOfTyr.png|thumb|center]]<br>Kick of [[Tyr]]
![[File:ACV - PoisonousPowderTrap.png|thumb|center]]<br>Poisonous Powder Trap
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to attach a pack of powdered poison to an arrow. Its second volume taught how to improve the pack's chemical mixture to permit a second use.
|[[Threaded Pass]], Eurvicscire, England
|Vol. I: [[Petuaria Ruins]], Eurvicscire, England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Odin Mine Hideout]], Snotinghamscire, England
|-
|-
|[[Ulkerthorpe Fort]], Snotinghamscire, England
!<br>Precision Axe Throw
|Contained instructions on how to throw an axe at an enemy's weak point.
|[[Stag's End]], [[River Erriff]], Ireland
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |[[File:ACV - KickOfTyr.png|thumb|center]]<br>Kick of [[Tyr]]
!<br>Rage Axe
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to perform a series of strong axe blows followed by an uppercut punch. Its second volume taught how to knock the enemy back after the uppercut.
|[[Threaded Pass]], Eurvicscire, England
|Vol. I:<br><br>Vol. II:
|-
|-
|[[Ulkerthorpe Fort]], Snotinghamscire, England
![[File:ACV - RageOfHelheim.png|thumb|center]]<br>Rage of [[Helheim]]
|Contained instructions on how to slam enemies into the ground and deliver a barrage of punches. Its second volume taught how to increase the speed of punches delivered.
|Vol. I: [[Kjotve's Fortress]], [[Rogaland|Rygjafylke]], Norway<br><br> Vol. II: [[Archives]], [[York|Jorvik]], England
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |<br>Battlecry
![[File:ACV - HarpoonImpalement.png|thumb|center]]<br>[[Raven]] Distraction
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to briefly call on [[Sýnin]] to distract an enemy. Its second volume taught how to train the raven to stun the target.
|[[Cliffside Monastery]], [[River Dee]], England
|Vol. I: [[Tonnastadir]], Ledecestrescire, England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Belesduna Bandit Camp]], Essexe, England
|-
|-
|N/A
![[File:ACV - RushAndBash.png|thumb|center]]<br>Rush & Bash
|Contained instructions on how to grab and pick up enemies while charging forward. Its second volume taught how to attack stunned enemies after charging them into a wall.
|Vol. I: [[Ravensburg]], Grantebridgescire, England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Dunwic]], East Anglia, England
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |<br>Shoulder Bash
!<br>Shoulder Bash
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to perform a shoulder bash that breaks objects and knocks back enemies.
|[[Island Monastery]], [[River Severn]], England
|[[Island Monastery]], [[River Severn]], England
|-
|-
|N/A
!<br>Smoke Bomb Arrow
|-
|Contained instructions on how to attack a smoke screen pouch to an arrow. Its second volume taught how to improve the pack's chemical mixture to burst into flame.
! rowspan="2" |<br>Berserker Trap
|Vol. I: [[Lambay Abbey]], [[Dublin]], Ireland<br><br> Vol. II: [[Clogher]], Ulster, Ireland
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Riverside Monastery]], [[River Dee]], England
|-
|N/A
|-
! rowspan="2" |<br>Precision Axe Throw
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Stag's End]], [[River Erriff]], [[Ireland]]
|-
|N/A
|-
! rowspan="2" |<br>Percussion Arrow
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Festering Valley]], [[River Berbha]], Ireland
|-
|N/A
|-
! rowspan="2" |<br>Spinning Harpoon
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Ferrières]], [[River Rhine]], [[Francia]]
|-
|N/A
|-
! rowspan="2" |<br>Smoke Bomb Arrow
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Lambay Abbey]], [[Dublin]], Ireland
|-
|[[Clogher]], [[Ulster]], Ireland
|-
! rowspan="2" |<br>Vikingr Salute
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Kells Abbey]], [[Meath]], Ireland
|-
|[[Dunseverick]], Ulster, Ireland
|-
! rowspan="2" |<br>Irish Wolfhound
| rowspan="2" |
|[[Tuam]], [[Connacht]], Ireland
|-
|[[Bally na Gall]], Ulster, Ireland
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |<br>Golden Flame
!<br>Spinning Harpoon
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to perform a spinning attack before using the harpoon to finish an enemy.
|[[Diodurum Ruins]], [[Melunois]], Francia
|[[Ferrières]], [[River Rhine]], Francia
|-
|-
|[[Compendium]], [[Amienois]], Francia
!<br>Split Shot
|Contained instructions on how to loose ten arrows in a cone-shaped radius. Its second volume taught how to increase the arrows' strength to knock back enemies.
|Vol. I:<br><br>Vol. II:
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |<br>Plague of [[Rat]]s
![[File:ACV - ThornOfSlumber.png|thumb|center]]<br>Thorn of Slumber
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to attach a sedative pack to an arrow to make targets instantly fall asleep. Its second volume taught how to improve the pack's chemical mixture to burst into a sedative cloud.
|[[Gisacum Ruins]], [[Normandy|Evresin]], Francia
|Vol. I: [[Gryttirsand]], Rygjafylke, Norway<br><br>Vol. II: Dover Fortress, Cent, England
|-
|-
|[[Plague District]], [[Paris]], Francia
![[File:ACV - ThrowingAxeFury.png|thumb|center]]<br>Throwing [[Battleaxe|Axe]] Fury
|Contained instructions on how to hurl throwing axes at all enemies in range. Its second volume taught how to stagger enemies hit by the axes.
|Vol. I: [[Nottfall]], Rygjafylke, Norway<br><br>Vol. II: [[Caustow Castle]], [[Shropshire|Sciropescire]], England
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" |<br>Goule Breath
![[File:ACV - VengeanceOfThor.png|thumb|center]]<br>Vengeance of [[Thor]]
| rowspan="2" |
|Contained instructions on how to reserve power for a single, unstoppable attack. Its second volume taught how to use power more efficiently to deliver a second, even stronger attack.
|[[Pont-de-l'Arche]], Evresin, Francia
|Vol. I: [[Oxford|Oxeneforda]], Oxenefordscire, England<br><br>Vol. II: [[Thieves' Warren]], Glowecestrescire, England
|-
|-
|[[Champlieu Ruins]], Amienois, Francia
!<br>Vikingr Salute
|Contained instructions on how to deliver a devastating headbutt. Its second volume taught how to incapacitate enemies longer with one strike.
|Vol. I: Kells Abbey, [[Meath]], Ireland<br><br>Vol. II: [[Dunseverick]], Ulster, Ireland
|}
|}
==Behind the scenes==
The Books were represented in the [[Animus]] map function by a closed book with an enlarged {{Wiki|Elder Futhark}} [[runes|rune]] {{Wiki|Ansuz (rune)|Ansuz}}, "ᚨ", on the cover.<ref name="ACV"/>
==Gallery==
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A Book of Knowledge on a lectern

A Book of Knowledge is the name given to an illuminated manuscript containing information on particular combat skills, be it ranged or melee. Save for a few exceptions, almost every skill was written about in such detail that the contents had to be split into two volumes which were kept separate from each other, though whether it was to make work easier between limner teams or to prevent concentration of knowledge is unclear. The texts were particularly valuable to both the limners who made them and to any people who sought them out, and as a sign of this, the books were often kept on lecterns with a marble base and backing, open for ready access .[1]

In the late 9th century, during her many travels in Europe, the Raven Clan Viking Eivor Varinsdottir read a number of these books and expanded her skillset.[1] Many of these books were found inside churches like the Cliffside Monastery[2] or the Kells Abbey,[3] fortresses like Dover Fortress,[1] or abandoned sites such as the Hidden Ones' former bureau at the Diodurum Ruins.[4] While exploring her visions of Odin's genetic memories in Svartálfaheimr, she also read four more of the books and maintained those skills when she woke.[5]

Known Books of Knowledge

Ability Description Book location(s)

Axe Blizzard 		Contained instructions on how to release a barrage of throwing axes. Its second volume taught how to add more axes. Vol. I: Southeast of Northwic, East Anglia, England

Vol. II: Wincestre Garrison, Wincestre, England

Battle Cry 		Contained instructions on how to gain strength and inspire fear in enemies by screaming aloud. Cliffside Monastery, River Dee, England
Berserker Trap Contained instructions on how to attach a pack of hallucinogenic powder to an arrow. Riverside Monastery, River Dee, England

Blinding Rush 		Contained instructions on how to move undetected using stamina. Its second volume taught how to remain unseen while assassinating targets. Vol. I: Ruined Tower, East Anglia, England

Vol. II: Chertsey Abbey Ruins, Suthsexe, England

Dive of the Valkyries 		Contained instructions on how to leap into the air and strike from above. Its second volume taught how to stun enemies caught in the impact radius. Vol. I: Isle of Ely Monastery, Grantebridgescire, England

Vol. II: Lolingestone Bandit Camp, Cent, England

Explosive Retreat 		Contained instructions on how to leap back and trigger an explosion where one once stood. Its second volume taught how to briefly decrease incoming damage after retreating. Vol. I:

Vol. II:

Feign Death 		Contained instructions on how to fool enemies by playing dead. Its second volume taught how to assassinate enemies from a prone position. Vol. I: Leah Villa Garrison, Oxenefordscire, England

Vol. II: Aelfwood, Glowecestrescire, England

Focus of the Nornir 		Contained instructions on how to aim a bow and loose an arrow with unnatural quickness. Its second volume taught how to increase the arrow's damage. Vol. I: Offchurch, Ledecestrescire, England

Vol. II: Bolingbroc Castle, Lincolnscire, England

Golden Flame 		Contained instructions on how to attach an explosive pack to an enemy. Its second volume taught how to shove the rigged enemy away as an impromptu shaped charge. Vol. I: Diodurum Ruins, Melunois, Francia

Vol. II: Compendium, Amienois, Francia

Goule Breath 		Contained instructions on how to lace an arrowhead with lethal poison. Its second volume taught how to attach a pack that released poison clouds. Vol. I: Pont-de-l'Arche, Evresin, Francia

Vol. II: Champlieu Ruins, Amienois, Francia

Harpoon Impalement 		Contained instructions on how to impale enemies with a harpoon and throw them with the tether. Its second volume taught how to reel in the enemy for a finishing blow. Vol. I: Venonis, Ledecestrescire, England

Vol. II: Sancta Helena's Church, Colcestre, Essexe, England

Incendiary Powder Trap 		Contained instructions on how to attach an incendiary pack to an arrow. Its second volume taught how to improve the pack's chemical mixture to permit a second use. Vol. I: Walden, Grantebridgescire, England

Vol. II: Briggworth, Suthsexe, England

Irish Wolfhound 		Contained instructions on how to briefly call an Irish wolfhound to one's aid. Its second volume taught how to train the dog to stay longer. Vol. I: Tuam, Connacht, Ireland

Vol. II: Bally na Gall, Ulster, Ireland

Kick of Týr 		Contained instructions on how to deliver a kick that sent enemies flying back. Its second volume taught how to improve kicking power so enemies stayed down. Vol. I: Threaded Pass, Eurvicscire, England

Vol. II: Ulkerthorpe Fort, Snotinghamscire, England

Knockback Arrow 		Contained instructions on how to loose an arrow and knock back an enemy. Its second volume taught how to increase the arrow's impact so that a hit enemy could stagger their comrades. Vol. I:

Vol. II:

Man's Best Friend 		Contained instructions on how to briefly call a wolf to one's aid and train it to stay longer. Crepelgate Fort, Lunden, England

Mark of Death 		Contained instructions on how to loose a volley of arrows. Its second volume taught how to strike more targets in a single volley. Vol. I: Meldeburne, Grantebridgescire, England

Vol. II: Alrekstad, Hordafylke, Norway

Percussion Arrow 		Contained instructions on how to strike an enemy's shield with an arrow and knock back enemies caught in the impact radius. Festering Valley, River Berbha, Ireland

Piercing Shot 		Contained instructions on how to loose a piercing arrow. Its second volume taught how to increase the arrow's damage. Vol. I: Templebrough Fort, Ledecestrescire, England

Vol. II: Lincoln, Lincolnscire, England

Plague of Rats 		Contained instructions on how to attach a pack of bait to an arrow and attract voracious rats. Its second volume taught how to increase the bait's potency to attract more rats. Vol. I: Gisacum Ruins, Evresin, Francia

Vol. II: Plague District, Paris, Francia

Poisonous Powder Trap 		Contained instructions on how to attach a pack of powdered poison to an arrow. Its second volume taught how to improve the pack's chemical mixture to permit a second use. Vol. I: Petuaria Ruins, Eurvicscire, England

Vol. II: Odin Mine Hideout, Snotinghamscire, England

Precision Axe Throw 		Contained instructions on how to throw an axe at an enemy's weak point. Stag's End, River Erriff, Ireland

Rage Axe 		Contained instructions on how to perform a series of strong axe blows followed by an uppercut punch. Its second volume taught how to knock the enemy back after the uppercut. Vol. I:

Vol. II:

Rage of Helheim 		Contained instructions on how to slam enemies into the ground and deliver a barrage of punches. Its second volume taught how to increase the speed of punches delivered. Vol. I: Kjotve's Fortress, Rygjafylke, Norway

Vol. II: Archives, Jorvik, England

Raven Distraction 		Contained instructions on how to briefly call on Sýnin to distract an enemy. Its second volume taught how to train the raven to stun the target. Vol. I: Tonnastadir, Ledecestrescire, England

Vol. II: Belesduna Bandit Camp, Essexe, England

Rush & Bash 		Contained instructions on how to grab and pick up enemies while charging forward. Its second volume taught how to attack stunned enemies after charging them into a wall. Vol. I: Ravensburg, Grantebridgescire, England

Vol. II: Dunwic, East Anglia, England

Shoulder Bash 		Contained instructions on how to perform a shoulder bash that breaks objects and knocks back enemies. Island Monastery, River Severn, England

Smoke Bomb Arrow 		Contained instructions on how to attack a smoke screen pouch to an arrow. Its second volume taught how to improve the pack's chemical mixture to burst into flame. Vol. I: Lambay Abbey, Dublin, Ireland

Vol. II: Clogher, Ulster, Ireland

Spinning Harpoon 		Contained instructions on how to perform a spinning attack before using the harpoon to finish an enemy. Ferrières, River Rhine, Francia

Split Shot 		Contained instructions on how to loose ten arrows in a cone-shaped radius. Its second volume taught how to increase the arrows' strength to knock back enemies. Vol. I:

Vol. II:

Thorn of Slumber 		Contained instructions on how to attach a sedative pack to an arrow to make targets instantly fall asleep. Its second volume taught how to improve the pack's chemical mixture to burst into a sedative cloud. Vol. I: Gryttirsand, Rygjafylke, Norway

Vol. II: Dover Fortress, Cent, England

Throwing Axe Fury 		Contained instructions on how to hurl throwing axes at all enemies in range. Its second volume taught how to stagger enemies hit by the axes. Vol. I: Nottfall, Rygjafylke, Norway

Vol. II: Caustow Castle, Sciropescire, England

Vengeance of Thor 		Contained instructions on how to reserve power for a single, unstoppable attack. Its second volume taught how to use power more efficiently to deliver a second, even stronger attack. Vol. I: Oxeneforda, Oxenefordscire, England

Vol. II: Thieves' Warren, Glowecestrescire, England

Vikingr Salute 		Contained instructions on how to deliver a devastating headbutt. Its second volume taught how to incapacitate enemies longer with one strike. Vol. I: Kells Abbey, Meath, Ireland

Vol. II: Dunseverick, Ulster, Ireland

Behind the scenes

The Books were represented in the Animus map function by a closed book with an enlarged Elder Futhark rune Ansuz, "ᚨ", on the cover.[1]

Gallery

  • A Book of Knowledge in an abandoned hall
    A Book of Knowledge in an abandoned hall
  • A Book of Knowledge at a work station
    A Book of Knowledge at a work station

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – River Raids
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − Wrath of the Druids
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − The Siege of Paris
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök
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