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Valkyrie

Valkyrie

The Shield Maiden

Warborn - Vikings

Valkyrie is a versatile Viking warrior wielding spear and shield. Known for her versatile moveset combining sweeps, bashes, and quick attacks, Valkyrie excels at controlling opponents and punishing mistakes. Her superior block lights and sweep mix-ups make her a formidable opponent in any situation.

Character Stats

Difficulty
Medium
Health
120
Damage
Medium
Role
Hybrid

Key Abilities

Sweep

Signature Move

A leg sweep that knocks down opponents, guaranteeing a heavy attack. Can be used after shield bash or as a chain finisher, creating powerful mix-ups that force opponents to make difficult reads.

Shield Bash

Bash

An unblockable shield bash that guarantees a light attack. Can be chained into sweep for mix-up pressure, or followed by more attacks to maintain offensive momentum.

Superior Block Lights

Defensive

Light attacks have superior block properties, allowing Valkyrie to deflect attacks while simultaneously counter-attacking. Excellent for interrupting enemy offense.

Gameplay Guide

Playstyle Overview

Valkyrie excels at controlling the pace of combat through her bash and sweep mix-ups. Use shield bash to initiate offense, then mix between continuing your chain or going for the sweep. Superior block lights allow you to interrupt enemy attacks while maintaining pressure. Your goal is to keep opponents guessing between your various options.

Key Combos

Light → Light → Shield Bash → Light

Basic pressure combo for guaranteed damage.

Shield Bash → Light → Sweep → Heavy

Full punish combo with knockdown.

Heavy → Feint → Shield Bash → Light

Bait parry attempt, then punish with bash.

Tips & Strategies

  • Mix between sweep and continuing your chain to keep opponents guessing
  • Use superior block lights to interrupt enemy offense
  • Shield bash is your main opener - use it frequently
  • Sweep guarantees a heavy attack - use it when you land a bash
  • Zone attack has good range for clearing minions
  • In team fights, use sweep to knock down enemies for teammates
  • Practice your mix-up timings to maximize pressure

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

  • Versatile moveset with many options
  • Strong mix-up potential with bash and sweep
  • Superior block lights provide good defense
  • Excellent at controlling opponents

Weaknesses:

  • Lower damage output compared to other heroes
  • Sweep can be dodged on reaction by skilled players
  • Requires good stamina management
  • Light attacks can be parried easily if predictable