A mysterious man who has been scaring players since the game's release. Who is he, what does he need from a brave Viking, and is this silhouette dangerous?
Some game universes live off fan theories, and valheim - not an exception. This project does not have such a rich lore, there are not many books and notes as, for example, in the eminent Skyrim. That is why fans are so eager to come up with theories about the game's mysterious mysteries, one of which is figure in a black cloak.
Necromancer
Many players reported that this figure was first seen in the Swamp biome. Some actually mistook her for a ghost. But since she doesn't seem hostile it's silly to think of the cloaked figure as a mere swamp-dwelling NPC.
Some fans speculate that the stranger could be a necromancer, responsible for ghosts and rebellious skeletons in this region. Many players have met with a figure in a cape, when they first reached the swamps, and saw a man standing among the walking undead and looking at the player. Since he doesn't care about skeletons and ghosts, it's possible that he's a necromancer.
Hirobrin
For fans Minecraft this name is familiar. This character has been the center of speculation and theories of cube world fans for many years. While there are many creepy ideas about who he is, the strangest fact about him is that he is actually there is no evidence that it officially exists in Minecraft at all.
In many posts dedicated to the Stranger from Valheim on social networks, from time to time Herobrine is mentioned. Although this theory seems somewhat taken out of context, it is possible that the cloaked figure was simply entered as xhorror element with a reference to the famous creepypasta.
Grim Reaper
Some players said they encountered this mysterious figure when returning to their bodies after being defeated in battle. This has led many fans to associate The Stranger with Death itself or its messenger.
There is also a theory that this cloaked figure could actually be bosswith whom we can fight next DLC. The developers have not yet confirmed or denied these fan guesses. Perhaps the creators of the project will even take them into service, and if the Stranger was not previously planned as a boss, in the future he will become one.
Developers
One of the more bizarre and unique theories surrounding the cloaked figure is thatin fact she is one of the developers, which enter the game and go to different servers to check on the players.
Although it's strange for game creators, who said this can't happen? The developers may chose a unique way to follow the game in early access and at the same time decided to scare their players a little.
Harald
One player noticed a runestone in the plains that speaks of Harald, who lost an eye and moved only with a cane. The description closely resembles the cloaked figure, given that she has a cane and one glowing eye.
What makes this idea even more interesting is that the fan who came up with this theory claims that he saw the Stranger near the runestone in the plains. Although he does not have screenshots of this event or the runestone itself, this does not mean that such a theory cannot have a right to exist.
Thor
Players who dig deep into the Norse mythology references in the game say that the cloaked figure may be one of the gods watching over the world of Valheim. Although the most likely suspect is Odin (discussed below), some believe that this enigmatic figure is none other than god of thunder, Thor.
The kernel of this theory lies in the fact that many players have seen a figure in the sky that appears during a thunderstorm. They claim that it was the Stranger. However, there is another theory that the figure in the sky is Thor, but a completely different god walks the earth.
One
The most popular theory about the cloaked figure is that it is - Allfather, Odin himself. This theory fits in perfectly with Norse mythology, and is also ed by the appearance of the Stranger. The masked and hooded figure is one of the many guises of the highest Scandinavian god. Odin, who es through the gates between the worlds of Scandinavian cosmogony with one of their crows.
Also, that glowing eye that some players have seen fits perfectly with the story of how Odin sacrificed his own eye to gain strength. Currently, this theory has the most evidence and is ed by myths.
How to find the caped figure in Valheim?
There is no one-size-fits-all recipe that will help you spot a mysterious stranger instantly. However, we have collected the most effective tips that increase the chance of meeting with a dark guest:
- The stranger appears more often at night.
- Highest chance of encountering a cloaked figure in swamps.
- The Stranger is much more common after the player's death.
- Some players say that console command "spawn Odin" summons a cloaked figure.
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