CAMPAIGN · VICTORS AND VANQUISHED
Ragnar
Ragnar’s open-ended Viking journey encourages exploration, raiding, settlement, and story-driven tasks across northern Europe. Discover Saga objectives as you travel, grow the Norse kingdoms, and prepare a strong force for the final challenge at Jomsborg.

Overview
Ragnar’s open-ended Viking journey encourages exploration, raiding, settlement, and story-driven tasks across northern Europe. Discover Saga objectives as you travel, grow the Norse kingdoms, and prepare a strong force for the final challenge at Jomsborg.
Player approach
Ragnar is an open-ended campaign where capturing islands and Warrior Halls increases population and unlocks new options. The Blót bonus rotates on a timer, so plan settlement and research around the reward you want.
Step-by-step plan
Capture the lightly guarded Monastery opposite the starting base, then settle the two marked islands to gain an early map advantage. Expand toward Warrior Halls to raise the population cap and unite one Norse kingdom for its additional units and technology. Watch the Blót cycle and begin research when the desired ship, infantry, building, or transport bonus is active. Keep a fleet and landing force ready to connect the islands rather than spreading Villagers without naval cover.
Risks and adjustments
The Blót reward changes every 20 seconds, with two bonuses using a shorter interval, so starting research at the wrong time can waste the opportunity. Do not occupy islands faster than you can protect their routes, and scout before attacking a Monastery or Hall defended by a larger force.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open Ragnar island-and-kingdom expansion.
Mission overview
Ragnar’s open-ended Viking journey encourages exploration, raiding, settlement, and story-driven tasks across northern Europe. Discover Saga objectives as you travel, grow the Norse kingdoms, and prepare a strong force for the final challenge at Jomsborg.
Objectives
- Challenge the Jomsvikings.
- Complete at least 30 of the 50 discoverable Saga objectives.
- Capture Jomsborg to defeat the Jomsvikings.
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