Complete Guide to Solving AC Valhalla’s Fidsthorp Light Beam Puzzle

Life as Odin in AC Valhalla’s Dawn of Ragnarok will not let you breathe for a moment. The expansion brims with an abundance of tough challenges that require both brains and brawn to be solved. One such task lies in Fidsthorp, where players are required to solve a back-breaking light beam puzzle. 

While this tricky puzzle can be completed through trial-and-error, the method can take up a lot of time and prove to be exhausting if it isn’t your lucky day. To save you the trouble of guesswork that you’d otherwise rely on, our guide will shed light on how to solve the Fidsthorp puzzle correctly so that you can advance further. 

To solve the puzzle, enter the Fidsthorp house found in the western corner of Svaladal and project light beams onto different orbs to open the locked entrance door. Upon heading inside, players will obtain a pair of Dwarven Blacksmith Bracers as a reward for completing this head-scratcher. 

Sounds neat, right? But it is easier said than done. This puzzle has a lot more to it, and we need to address everything to ensure that any obstruction in our path is taken care of. So, without any further adieu, let’s dive into the fine details, starting with where the Fidsthorp puzzle is located. 

Fidsthorp Puzzle’s Location

Complete Guide to Solving AC Valhalla’s Fidsthorp Light Beam Puzzle
Fidsthorp Puzzle’s Location

Fidsthorp puzzle house in Dawn of Ragnarok is located in the western corner of Svaladal, northwest of Jordber Shelter. The building is difficult to miss as it is pretty grand and surrounded by green crystals. 

The real task begins when you reach the house. Its front entrance is locked, leaving you looking for an alternate way to head inside and solve the puzzle. What do you do? Let’s find out. 

Aligning the Light Beams in the Fidsthorp Puzzle

AC Valhalla Dawn of Ragnarok: How to solve the Fidsthorp House Light Puzzle
AC Valhalla Dawn of Ragnarok: How to solve the Fidsthorp House Light Puzzle

Climb up and make use of the balcony to get inside the building. Here, you will come across the first adjustable light beam. Aim it above the door that’s ahead of you to open the doors of a small room that houses loot chests and an orb. 

Complete Guide to Solving AC Valhalla’s Fidsthorp Light Beam Puzzle
Realign the Beam to Hit the Orb on the Balcony

Carry the orb outside of this room, put it down, and realign the beam to hit the orb on the balcony. 

Now, look for and smash the breakable part of the floor to go downstairs with the sphere you picked up from the small storeroom.  

Complete Guide to Solving AC Valhalla’s Fidsthorp Light Beam Puzzle
Smash the Breakable Part of the Floor

Place the sphere on a pedestal that’s right in the middle of the room and aim its beam towards the orb outside the window on the west. 

Now, exit the building, move towards the structure’s east side, and shoot the rotating reflector’s panels using your bow to redirect the light beam at the plate above the door. 

Complete Guide to Solving AC Valhalla’s Fidsthorp Light Beam Puzzle
Redirect the Light Beam

This will unlock the door, and consequently, you will be able to get your hands on the Dwarven Blacksmith Bracers when you head inside it.  

As much as you would want to try your reward out, hold your horses as the job isn’t over yet. 

Complete Guide to Solving AC Valhalla’s Fidsthorp Light Beam Puzzle
Redirect the Beam to the South Ruins

Using the rotating reflector, redirect the beam to the south ruins and move towards the structure’s west. Use the reflector here to hit the receptor above the building’s door with the ray. 

This will unlock the rear entrance from where you can obtain a book of knowledge for the additional ability Knockback Arrows.  

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About Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Developed and Published by Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the latest instalment in the Assasin’s Creed series launched in November 2020. The action-adventure, role-playing video game is available to play on Playstation 5/4, Xbox One/ Series X/S and PC.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla takes players back to the Vikings’ glory days around the 9th century through the eyes of a Viking invader from Norway named Eivor. By playing as Eivor, gamers must represent the clan and help fellow warriors in the battle against Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms. The game brims with phenomenal main quests along with noteworthy side quests. AC Valhalla will also embrace many new features like dual-wielding of various weapons and armours.

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