Mounts in ODIN: Valhalla Rising aren’t just for flashy appearances—they play a vital role in both travel efficiency and combat performance. If you’ve been playing for a while, you’ll notice that upgrading your mount stats can significantly boost your overall gameplay. I’ve spent months optimizing my mounts, and I’ve learned that effective upgrades don’t require heavy spending—but they do require strategy. Here’s how I did it, and how you can too.
Step 1: Focus on Mount Bonding First
One of the most overlooked aspects is the bonding level between you and your mount. Many players jump straight into stat upgrades without realizing that a higher bond unlocks stronger base stats and new abilities. I made this mistake early on and ended up wasting materials on a mount that hadn’t reached full bond potential.
To improve bonding:
- Use your mount consistently in combat and quests.
- Feed it bonding items daily.
- Participate in mount-related events that offer bonding bonuses.
Raising bond level first means that every stat upgrade you apply afterward is worth more.
Step 2: Prioritize Stat Types Based on Your Class
Different mounts come with different strengths—some are built for speed, others for survivability or damage. The key is aligning your mount’s stat growth with your character class. As a ranger, I prioritized movement speed and critical rate to maximize kiting and burst damage. A tank or melee class might benefit more from defense and HP.
Here’s a tip I learned the hard way: don’t spread your upgrade materials too thin. Choose two or three core stats and invest heavily in them rather than trying to balance everything. This gives you a more noticeable performance gain in combat.
Step 3: Invest Odin Diamonds Strategically
Upgrading mounts requires resources, and one of the most flexible currencies for that is odin diamonds. They can be used to buy materials, reset stats, or even unlock premium upgrades. However, it’s easy to burn through your stash if you’re not careful.
Here’s what I recommend based on my experience:
- Buy odin diamonds only during bonus events to get more value.
- Save your diamonds for mount upgrade events where you get extra rewards or higher success chances.
- Avoid using odin diamonds for minor upgrades—wait until your mount reaches higher bond levels to maximize return.
There was one event where I spent my diamonds on an advanced mount upgrade chest and pulled a rare stat boost item that gave my mount a permanent speed bonus. Timing and patience matter.
Upgrading your mount in ODIN: Valhalla Rising isn’t just a numbers game—it’s a strategic progression path that can make your gameplay more efficient and competitive. By focusing on bonding, aligning stats with your class, and spending odin diamonds wisely, you’ll see real improvements.
From personal experience, a well-upgraded mount can be the difference between winning and losing in both PvE and PvP. Don’t rush the process—plan it. Your mount, and your character, will thank you.
