'Assassin's Creed: Valhalla' gameplay tips: The correct way to collect Noden's Arc bow leads to an epic in-game treasure hunt

"Assassin's Creed: Valhalla" players discovered a hidden bow packed with immense power last week. However, the only way they know how to collect was through an exploit. That changes now that a YouTube channel has literally cracked the codes to acquire the weapon in the right way.

How the get the Noden's Arc bow the right way

The weapon in question is the Noden's Arc bow that originates from the powerful ancient species called the Isu. Based on their story, the bow could be one of the powerful artifacts they have left on Earth. But whether Noden's Arc is not alone in the game is still unknown.

It was not surprising that "Assassin's Creed: Valhalla" players did not find the Noden's Arc through the proper way, at least not until developers provided a few clues to lead avid gamers in the right direction. The answer key to the what, when, where, and how of getting the weapon were hidden as codes in the physical items that ship with the "Assassin's Creed: Valhalla" Collector's Edition.

The overall process included translating some Isu words, solving puzzles hidden in physical collectible items, and realizing that the actual lake where the bow is hidden is shaped the same way as Singapore's map. Ubisoft Singapore reportedly developed the area where Noden's Arc is located. Fans can watch the entire puzzle-solving adventure through the YouTube channel Access the Animus, who also appears to be the first to figure out the right way.

In summary, players need the Excalibur sword to do the job. Once they have it, they can proceed to the Northumbria region, fast travel to Eurvicscire, specifically in Brunson Turret, and swim toward a small island in the lake. A pile of shiny rocks is placed there where the Noden's Arc is hidden. The Excalibur can only break the rocks when "Assassin's Creed: Valhalla" players hit at the exact moment when the sun sets.

An exploit works too if the proper way seems complicated

As mentioned, "Assassin's Creed: Valhalla" players can take the Noden's Arc through a rather unofficial method – that is if Ubisoft did not yet fix the flaw that allows this exploit to work. The difference in this method is the rocks appear to break regardless of the weapon players use, and the time they do it. This was first widely shared through a video of another streamer, JorRaptor.