This time, I'm diving into a different game: Odin Valhalla Rising. Currently, I'm playing the Japanese version since the global or English version isn't available yet. Today, I'll be sharing how I farm resources like Odin diamonds, gold, and other items as a free-to-play player in this exciting MMORPG.

Introduction to Odin: Valhalla Rising

Odin: Valhalla Rising is an expansive MMORPG that brings the rich lore and mythology of Norse legends to life. Players can explore vast open worlds, engage in epic battles, and customize their characters with a plethora of gear and skills. The game offers various methods for resource farming, crucial for progression, especially for free-to-play players who don't want to spend real money on in-game purchases.

Two Primary Methods for Farming Resources

Method 1: Using Dummy Accounts

One effective strategy for farming resources involves creating a dummy or alternative account. This method might be familiar to those who have played other MMORPGs.

1. Creating the Dummy Account: Start by setting up a dummy account. Use this account to auto-farm items that can be sold in the market.

2. Farming Items: On your dummy account, access the minimap and locate areas rich in farmable items. Tap any icon on the map to see different areas and the items they offer. Personally, I focus on an area that yields materials used to craft purple or blue weapons and gear, which are worth 23 diamonds each. You can farm about five of these daily with your dummy accounts.

3. Transferring Diamonds via Ghost Trading:

        • Main Account Setup: On your main account, find items to register in the market. Choose ordinary, non-rare items to avoid attention. For example, an item worth 10 diamonds can be listed at an inflated price, like 5000 diamonds.

        • Dummy Account Purchase: After listing, switch to your dummy account. Once the item is posted (typically after 30 minutes), buy it using the diamonds collected. This process transfers diamonds from your dummy account to your main account.

This method allows you to accumulate significant amounts of diamonds without spending real money. For instance, I've managed to collect around 6000 diamonds, which I've used to purchase valuable packages and items like avatars and mounts.

Method 2: Multiple Characters on the Same Account

The second method involves creating multiple characters on the same account. Odin: Valhalla Rising has a shared feature where stats, avatars, mounts, resources, and other selected items are shared across all characters on the same account.

1. Character Creation: You can create three characters for free. Additional slots can be unlocked with diamonds or specific items.

2. Sharing Resources: Utilize the Codex or collection feature to share stats among characters. Completing requirements in the Codex grants stats that all characters can use, enhancing their abilities.

3. Transferring Items: Use the storage or vault feature in town to transfer items and gear between characters. This is especially useful for leveling up new characters quickly by equipping them with high-level gear from your main character.

4. Daily Rewards and Achievements: Each character has separate daily rewards and achievements, allowing you to claim multiple sets of rewards. This significantly boosts resource accumulation.

5. Dungeon Runs: Each account gets three free dungeon runs per week for raid dungeons and daily elite dungeon runs. With three characters, you can maximize this to nine raid dungeon runs and additional elite dungeon time, enhancing your farming efficiency.

Detailed Breakdown of Farming Techniques

Ghost Trading Explained

Ghost trading is the key technique for transferring diamonds between accounts. Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

1. List an Item: On your main account, list a common item at an exorbitant price (e.g., 10-diamond item for 5000 diamonds).

2. Switch Accounts: After the item is listed, switch to your dummy account.

3. Buy the Item: Use the diamonds farmed on your dummy account to purchase the overpriced item from the market.

4. Diamond Transfer Complete: The diamonds are now transferred to your main account, ready to be used for high-value purchases.

Efficient Farming Areas

Selecting the right farming areas is crucial. Focus on locations that yield items used to craft high-demand gear. Mark these spots on your map for easy access. Consistently farming these areas ensures a steady supply of valuable items for sale.

Utilizing the Codex

The Codex or collection feature is an invaluable tool. Completing Codex requirements grants permanent stat boosts that apply to all characters on your account. This makes even low-level characters more effective in combat and farming.

Storage and Item Transfer

Efficiently transferring items between characters can significantly boost your farming speed. Equip new characters with powerful gear from your main character to help them level up quickly and farm more effectively.

Maximizing Dungeon Runs

Make the most of the weekly and daily dungeon runs. Completing these runs with all characters on your account maximizes your resource intake, including valuable upgrade materials, gold, and experience points.

Conclusion

Farming resources in Odin: Valhalla Rising as a free-to-play player is entirely feasible with the right strategies. Utilizing dummy accounts for ghost trading and creating multiple characters to take advantage of shared resources and rewards can significantly boost your diamond, gold, and item accumulation. By following these methods, you can progress efficiently without spending real money, ensuring a rich and rewarding gaming experience. Thank you for watching, and happy farming!