Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök: All Hugr-Rip Abilities (Muspelhiem, Raven, Rebirth, Jotunheim & Winter) and Locations

The new expansion for AC Valhalla is here and the Dawn of Ragnarök is upon us, bringing with it plenty of new features to sink your teeth into. 

One of these features is a new game mechanic in the form of the Hugr-Rip. A gift from the Dwarves of Svartalfheim to Havi, the Hugr-Rip grants you the ability to harvest powers from certain enemies although you can only hold two at a time.

There aren’t any special requirements in regard to unlocking the Hugr-Rip, you’ll receive it from the Dwarves by following the initial storyline at the start of the Dawn of Ragnarök.

The five new unique abilities in Eivor/Havi’s arsenal bring even more myth and legend to the game, whether you’re disguised as a raven or raising the dead to fight for you, your enemies will certainly fall before Odin’s might.

What is Hugr in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök?

The Hugr-Rip needs fuel to run on, this substance is called Hugr and can be found throughout Svartalfheim. You can charge the Hugr-Rip by killing enemies, interacting with various Yggdrasil shrines, or collecting Hugr from Hugr Blooms (giant flowers). Without any upgrades, the Hugr-Rip can store just one charge at a time but it doesn’t take long to recharge, for example, it takes around five Hugr Blooms to refill the bar.

All Hugr-Rip abilities, upgrades, and locations in AC Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök

The Hugr-Rip has five different abilities you can wield: the Power of Muspelhiem, the Power of the Raven, the Power of Rebirth, the Power of Jotunheim, and finally the Power of Winter, each power also has two upgrades available, find out exactly what they can do below. 

Each of these can be acquired from different types of fallen enemies throughout Svartalfheim, you can identify these enemies by the glowing blue symbol above them indicating which power they hold.

1. Power of the Raven

Gifts you the ability to shapeshift into a Raven and take to the skies, you can land on any flat solid surface using this power. 

Duration: 30 seconds or until you land.

Power of the Raven Upgrades:

• Raven Assassin – While the Power of the Raven is active, you can air-assassinate enemies, although doing so will count as landing thus deactivating the power.
• Raven Endurance – Increases the duration of the Power of the Raven to 50 seconds.

How to upgrade the Power of the Raven: 5 Silica and 20 Giant Feathers per upgrade

Where to find the Power of Raven in AC Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök

The Power of the Raven can be found from the various giant Ravens that call Svartalfheim their home, you can encounter two giant Ravens at the small pond directly west of the Jordber Shelter where you start.

2. Power of Muspelheim

Lava and Fire do not inflict damage and Giants perceive you as a Muspel until provoked.

Duration: 25 seconds

Power of Muspelheim Upgrades:

• Muspelheim Fury – Perform a Heavy Attack to cause an explosion across a five-meter radius. This breaks the disguise aspect of the power.
• Muspelheim Endurance – Increases the duration of the power to 35 seconds.

How to upgrade the Power of Muspelheim: 5 Silica and 20 Magma Blood per upgrade

Where to find the Power of Muspelheim in AC Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök

The Power of Muspelheim drops from fallen Muspel soldiers, although you begin your quest with the Power of Muspelheim as part of the Hugr-Rip tutorial.

3. Power of Rebirth

Sets your weapon ablaze which can ignite enemies. Fallen enemies are resurrected to fight for you, except for boss enemies.

Duration: 40 seconds

Power of Rebirth Upgrades:

• Instant Horde – Activating this power automatically resurrects dead bodies within a ten-meter radius to fight for you, except for boss enemies.
• Shield of the Draugr – Damage taken is decreased by 20%. Enemy attacks don’t interrupt you but still deal damage.

How to upgrade the Power of Rebirth: 5 Silica and 20 Living Sparks per upgrade

Where to find the Power of Rebirth in AC Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök

The Power of Rebirth can also be found from fallen Muspel soldiers. You can locate the Power of Rebirth at the Fornama Dig Site in the northwest of the Gullnámar region. 

4. Power of Jotunheim

Shooting your arrows at World Knots (they glow red while aiming with the power activated) will teleport you to that location. Dodges and Rolls will also teleport you a short distance and Giants will perceive you as Jotun until provoked.

Duration: 25 seconds

Power of Jotunheim Upgrades:

• Jotunheim Incarnate – As long as the Jotun disguise isn’t broken, each successful undetected assassination will extend the duration of the power for 15 seconds.
• Jotunheim Assassin – Enemies become teleport targets while the power is active. Shooting at enemies will Teleport-Assassinate them, consuming a full bar of stamina in the process.

How to upgrade the Power of Jotunheim: 5 Silica and 20 Jotun Seidr per upgrade

Where to find the Power of Jotunheim in AC Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök

The Power of Jotunheim is available from fallen Jotun, head toward the central viewpoint in the Svaladal region to find these frosty foes early on if you’re desperate to get this power.

5. Power of Winter

Deals 30% more damage to Muspel Giants, attacking enemies will gradually freeze them. Enemies that have been frozen solid can be shattered into pieces with your next attack.

Duration: 20 seconds

Power of Winter Upgrades:

• Winter’s Wrath – Shattering a frozen enemy causes a frost explosion, affecting enemies that are in range. 
• Stabbing Cold – Damage is increased by 10% and freezing enemies happens at a faster rate.

How to upgrade the Power of Winter: 5 Silica and 20 Frozen Blood per upgrade

Where to find the Power of Winter in AC Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök

The Power of Winter is also found from fallen Jotun in the Svaladal region. Head toward the central viewpoint to find these frosty foes early and obtain the Power of Winter ability.

How to upgrade the Hugr-Rip abilities in AC Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök

To upgrade the Hugr-Rip, simply travel to any of the Dwarven shelters scattered throughout the realm and visit the blacksmith. You’ll need certain items to purchase any upgrade, with each Power upgrade costing you 5 Silica plus 20 of an item unique to each power, the only exception is the Hugr Reaver upgrade which costs 10 Silica in exchange for a second power charge for double the fun.

The powers of the Hugr-Rip each have two upgrades available and the Hugr Reaver device also has an upgrade to take advantage of. 

• Power of Muspelheim: 5 Silica and 20 Magma Blood per upgrade
• Power of the Raven: 5 Silica and 20 Giant Feathers per upgrade
• Power of Rebirth: 5 Silica and 20 Living Sparks per upgrade
• Power of Winter: 5 Silica and 20 Frozen Blood per upgrade
• Power of Jotunheim: 5 Silica and 20 Jotun Seidr per upgrade
• Hugr Reaver: 10 Silica

How to collect Silica in AC Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarök

To collect Silica, you must initiate Mylna Raids across the various points in Svartalfheim, these have the same icon as Raids from the main game. During these raids destroy Silica Inciters to harvest this precious material. All of the other items needed to upgrade your powers can be found on hordes of fallen enemies you leave in your wake.

Now you know the Hugr-Rip like the back of your hand, descend upon Svartalfheim with the wrath of Odin and claim what is owed.