Originally posted by Gisbert:

Originally posted by M.Red:

in generell its well done - but i would like to see the magic removed
it feels like misplaced

i mean we are a dead warrior and not a dead magician

Thank god, there are others who find magic absolutely out of place.

Originally posted by Zathabar:

So there is an argument for these reincarnated Vikings perhaps practising a sort of Shamanistic magic. The fireballs belong to the opposition.. But in the spirit of Bolverk (I know actually a pseudonym of Odin) who demonstrates warlocks were a part of the legendary Viking myths.. Some magic should be available in an overt fashion the Magic of the forge as we have now is great but had it been formalised and tweaked it would fit better int he perceived lore.

This is not primarily a problem with Viking lore itself. It feels so out of place because it breaks with the logical consistency of the game itself.

Looting is not assimilating. It's also not picking every ♥♥♥♥-eating warrior, but picking the best among Odin's followers. Otherwise you could send over every peasant boy, because magic is learned in no time.

You learn in "Afterlife" by touching things and remember its use.. The memories come back - even in the dreams. It doesn't make sense that you suddenly remember your fireball artillery. It just seems so disconnected from the main game that I still don't believe it's in the newest version of it.

Sure, some people think it's kind of cool. Because it is. I think it's cool and it's not bad done by itself. But it would also be cool to ride a dragon and shoot fireballs or fight off laser blasters with a lightsaber. It shouldn't all be in the game just because it's cool.

The crossbow sniper rifle is another thing...

The best Viking Warriors adapted to their environment. In Valheim magic is central to that theme since your main duty is to kill gods and steal their magic powers. Magic thus far in Valheim is really just stealing the powers of the fuling shaman, bone pile and the drake. Literally. It fits perfectly.