Norse: Oath of Blood is a tactical turn-based RPG set in Norway during the Viking Age. In this game, you have to survive tough battles, build settlements, and make allies. Your ultimate goal is vengeance, and to make your own path, you have a long journey ahead. For more information regarding this game, head over to its Steam page.
As this is an RPG and a turn-based tactical one on top of that, there can be many challenges throughout the journey. So here, in this guide, I will provide you with a thorough walkthrough to get you started. This guide contains a walkthrough of Borre, the first chapter in Norse: Oath of Blood.
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Borre Walkthrough – Norse: Oath Of Blood
As the game starts, you will see a cutscene, and then the main characters will be introduced. You will play as Gunnar, and the first objective in the Borre quest is going to be practicing archery. The first objective will be to shoot the target, and the success rate will be 0 percent.
Do not worry about that; just shoot, and after you miss the target, the game will tell you to shoot again. Then move the cursor to the red spot on the sack, and you should have a 100 percent success rate of hitting the target. Then a cutscene will commence, and after that, you will be introduced to sword fighting.
Prove You Are A Prowman By Defeating Sigrid
The game will explain the basics of combat, so do not skip anything. Tactical turn-based games can be a little challenging to master, so you need to read everything for a better understanding.
Your attacks have a 70 percent chance of hitting, but apparently, they miss more often. So, the best course of action here is to guard first and then hit the target. Your hits cause the opponent to bleed, so as you hit Sigrid, she will lose 2 HP points. You do not have to deplete all of her HP, as just getting it to 9 will trigger a cutscene. When the cutscene ends, you will be tasked with going to the village.
Get To The Village
As the village is under attack, your objective is now to get there. So follow the path down, and a cutscene will commence. Then you will have to fight Haukr warriors. This is not going to be a difficult fight as the game is still introducing you to the combat mechanics.
Defeat Haukr Warriors
The only option you will be able to use is Alert. Use it, and as the other enemy approaches you, Gunnar will attack him. Then you will be playing as Sigrid and can shoot an arrow to cripple the enemy. The enemy at the back with a sword is the one you should cripple.
You will then be able to take two more shots, so use them on the same enemy you impaired. Then I recommend engaging with the enemy right in front of you, and after that, attack. You will have one more turn, use that to guard so you can avoid taking any damage.
Then, with Sigrid, finish the one you impaired and then move in a direction and lay low. You will by now have enough skill points to use Strength and Aggression, but there is no need to do so. It deals 3 damage and inflicts Vulnerable on the opponent for 2 turns. However, the opponent in front of you has only 1 HP left, so simply use the normal attack. Then move your character closer to the archer.
After that, using Sigrid, cripple the bowman and then move. Then finish off the enemy, and a cutscene will commence.
Get To The Longhouse
After the cutscene is over, head north, and you will face a few Haukr warriors. Then move Sigrid to high ground and attack the ones with the bow. Even if you miss, do not worry. Attack the enemy with the sword using Gunnar and then guard. He should have only 1 HP left.
You can finish him with Sigrid and then attack the one who comes close to you. Then an enemy will move to the top. After that, move Sigrid in a different direction and shoot the one you were just fighting with Gunnar. Then hit the enemy that has the high ground.
Now, if Gunnar’s health is low, I recommend healing and then using Strength and Aggression to deal 3 damage. This will result in an execution, and you will restore all AP. Now, only one enemy should remain, using a bow. Move Gunnar and Sigrid near him. Then finish off this enemy and enter the longhouse. A cutscene will commence, and your objective will change to getting to the watchtower.
Get To The Watchtower
Just ahead, you will find Dried Meat. Eat it to restore your character’s health and then move ahead. As you proceed, you will face an enemy in combat. Use Shield Slam on the opponent to push her into the fire. This will result in an instant kill. You will now also be able to use your new character, Arn.
Use the Swing attack and then a normal one. After that, move your character back. Now, to make sure one of the other enemies does not hit Arn, cripple them. If you deal 2 damage to the one on the right, the enemy will be executed.
Then hit the enemy on the left twice. After that, you will be using Gunnar, so attack the enemy twice and then guard. Then defeat the enemy in front of Arn, and if the one with the spear approaches you, attack her too. Then shoot her with an arrow, and she will drop her weapon.
Then the last enemy will remain, so defeat her and continue on your way. Pick up berries along the path to heal your characters. Once you reach the watchtower, escape.
Get To The Boat
As you escape through the watchtower, you will get three different objectives. The main one will be to get to the boat, but in order to do that, you will have to help the surrounded Borre warriors and defeat the looters.
Defeat The Looters
Hit the first enemy with Strength and Aggression, and then knock back the opponent. After that, use Alert, so that if any enemy comes near you, Gunnar will automatically attack. Now, using Sigrid, attack any of the enemies at the back. I used the Cripple attack on the enemy on the left side.
Then, using Arn, attack the enemy and then guard. After that, surround the enemies and defeat them.
Help The Surrounded Borre Warriors
Now you will be fighting alongside more allies to defeat Haukr warriors. Using Gunnar, hit the enemy in front of you with Strength and Aggression, and you may be able to perform an execution. Then move to the enemy who engaged Sigrid in combat and hit him twice.
Then move Sigrid away and attack the one you just attacked with Gunnar. Then use Cripple on one enemy, ideally the one who uses a close-range weapon and is not near anyone. Then Gunnar will be surrounded, so move Arn to the enemies on his right and use Mighty Hew.
You should be able to perform two executions here. This means you will have enough AP to defeat even one more enemy. Now defeat the last remaining enemies. Once you have defeated them, head to the boat. As you interact with the boat, you will successfully escape Borre. With that, Chapter One, Borre, will be over in Norse: Oath of Blood.
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Obaid Ur Rehman is a lifelong gaming enthusiast with a deep passion for writing about video games. While he enjoys all genres, he specializes in RPGs and Soulslike titles. After tackling some of the toughest bosses, he often unwinds with a cozy game to relax. Outside of gaming, Obaid enjoys watching anime, bingeing TV series, or staying active at the gym.
