To successfully complete the “Order of the Ancients” questline in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and eliminate all targets associated with the Order, it’s crucial to follow a structured approach. Below is a detailed guide to assist you throughout this journey.

Starting the Questline

1. Build the Hidden Ones Bureau: Your adventure begins in Ravensthorpe. You need to gather raw materials and supplies by raiding nearby monasteries to construct the Hidden Ones Bureau. This establishment is essential for launching the questline.

2. Initiate the Quest: Once the bureau is built, Hytham will train you in the “Leap of Faith” ability and introduce you to your main objective: seeking out and eliminating members of the Order of the Ancients.

Understanding the Order of the Ancients

The Order consists of various ranks:
– Zealots
– Preosts
– Palatinii
– Maegesters
– Grand Maegeste (Leader)

In total, there are 45 members you are tasked with eliminating. This group serves as a precursor to the Templar Order, and each member presents a unique challenge.

Eliminating the Targets

1. Story-Related Targets: Throughout the main storyline, you will naturally eliminate 13 members of the Order. These encounters are essential for progressing the narrative and cannot be missed.

2. World Targets: The remaining 32 members are found in the open world. These targets are often hidden or heavily guarded, making it strategic to approach them with caution. For the most effective strategy, it’s advisable to complete the main story beforehand to obtain better equipment and a higher level.

How to Find and Kill the Targets

– Order Menu: Use the Order Menu to track your progress and see how many members you have defeated and which ones remain.

– Finding Zealots: Zealots are particularly formidable and patrol specific roads on horseback but do not wander off those paths. Look for their spawn points along routes. A white zealot icon on your mini-map will appear within 300 meters when they are nearby. If they don’t show up, riding around the area or waiting will help bring them into view.

– Combat Initiation: Encounters with Zealots will trigger automatically when they notice you.

Recommended Strategy

– Complete the Main Story: Finishing the primary storyline will enhance your combat capabilities, making battles against the Order members more manageable.

– Target Zealots First: Begin your hunt with the Zealots. Defeating them provides valuable clues to locate other Order members, helping you progress seamlessly through the questline.

Summary of Steps

1. Build the Hidden Ones Bureau in Ravensthorpe to trigger the quest.
2. Kill the 13 story-related Order members during your main missions.
3. Track and locate the remaining 32 Order members in free roam by using the Order Menu.
4. Start hunting Zealots by monitoring their patrol roads, using knowledge gained from defeated members to find others.
5. Eliminate all members, leading to the ultimate confrontation with the Grand Maegeste to finish the questline.

Conclusion

None of the Order members are missable, as they can be tracked and defeated in free roam mode even after completing the game. Successfully eliminating all targets will unlock unique abilities and reward you with the “Disorder of the Ancients” achievement/trophy, marking your thorough completion of the questline. Good luck on your journey as you dismantle the Order of the Ancients and uncover their secrets!