Why does Basim smile at Eivor?

Now, onto why Basim was smiling. Now that Basim is viewing Eivor's memories, and is subject to the bleeding effect, he realises that Eivor knows. In a sense, he's proud of Eivor, for not having done what Havi did. All those years back, Havi made a selfish sacrifice, and was indifferent to Loki's suffering.
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Why is Basim mad at Eivor?

It transpires that Basim is the reincarnation of Loki in Eivor's Norse Isu past, meaning that he wants his fellow Isu dead in revenge for their treatment of his son.
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Why did Basim turn evil?

He only became antagonistic towards the Raven Clan after realizing that Eivor is actually Odin's reincarnation. Basim even displayed a vengeful and determined side which he inherited from Loki.
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Is Basim actually a good guy?

Basim Ibn Ishaq turns out to be a bonafide bad guy in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and yet his origin story in this game is one far more endearing and earnest.
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Why did Enkidu reject Basim?

We can see that Basim has fully transformed into Loki when his eagle, Enkidu, rejects him. Animals are generally considered to be highly intelligent and sensitive, and so we can see here Enkidu sensing the evil trickster within their master.
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WHY DID BASIM ATTACK EIVOR?! (AC Valhalla)

What did Basim do to Layla?

There, she met Basim Ibn Ishaq, whose consciousness had been trapped in the Grey for centuries. Working together, the two managed to end the anomalies and save the Earth, though Basim betrayed Layla and escaped from the Yggdrasil Chamber with the Staff of Hermes, leaving Layla behind to die.
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Is Basim related to Ezio?

In this same vein, Basim could be more directly connected to Altair, as while Altair's parents are never introduced, Basim is an Arabic name. Basim could be a direct ancestor of Altair and an indirect ancestor to Ezio, if Ubi didn't just retcon the whole different parental line thing.
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Is Basim better than Ezio?

Basim is, yes, strong, but he doesn't reach the heights of Connor Kenway or Ezio Auditore. Connor is literally a super soldier and Ezio is trained in many fighting skills, with Ezio being the strongest/skilled assassin among the protagonists.
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Does Basim know he is Loki?

Basim was initially unaware of his past life, though he still experienced Loki's repressed memories in the form of nightmarish visions of a djinn, which represented the torture Loki had been made to endure during his imprisonment in the Alamut Temple.
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How old is Basim in Valhalla?

We know that Basim start the journey with Hidden Ones at the age of 17, and it's confirmed that the story of Mirage begins in 861, which means Basim was born in 844. And that make him only 33 years old in 877 when he was hung on the tree.
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How did Eivor beat Basim?

During the fight, Basim and Eivor are like equally matched. If you shoot an arrow or throw axes Basim just parries them. Just like previous AC games, when fighting a skilled opponent, you have to wait for Basim to attack to harm him by countering otherwise you can't.
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How is Basim alive in modern day?

Valhalla reveals Basim was imprisoned for hundreds of years until players freed him at the game's conclusion. In doing so, Basim seemingly takes over the mantle of the modern-day protagonist.
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Why does Odin speak to Eivor?

However, Eivor is simply more closely connected to her Isu past because she is the reincarnation of the Isu Odin. This should serve as an explanation behind why she doesn't need the Animus and can connect with Odin in her head during kill rooms after assassinations.
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Why is Dag mad at Eivor?

Dag believed that Eivor only sought glory for herself rather than for their jarl, and was therefore very vocal about his disapproval of her rule.
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Why does Basim enter the animus?

Since Basim has his original memories of his Isu life as Loki, he hopes that he can use the Assassin Order to help find his missing children and get revenge on Odin and the other Isu who betrayed him during the time of the Great Catastrophe.
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Is it better to punch Basim or not?

You should choose to (Take a Breath) as punching Basim will anger both of them and Basim will comment that your lack of control over your emotions is a problem. Choosing the second option here can also affect the ending so punch Basim at your own risk. You'll then have another choice to make: Enough of this.
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Why does Basim look different in Mirage?

After seeing what happens to Basim in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, players get to go back in time and step into his shoes in Assassin's Creed Mirage. The result is what amounts to two different versions of Basim, based on these events.
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Is Basim a hero or villain?

Basim Ibn Ishaq to Eivor Varinsdottir. franchise, appearing as one of the two main antagonists of Valhalla and the main protagonist of the prequel Mirage. He is a Master Assassin, former member of the Hidden Ones and current member of the Brotherhood of Assassins.
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Who is first, Basim or Altair?

Theory: Basim is the ancestor of Altair and Eivor will go with him to found the Masyaf brotherhood towards the end of the story. Evidence: Basim is an Arabic name, Altair is known to have mixed Islamic and Christian parantage.
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Is Ezio Altair's son?

However, Altair and his son are not related to Ezio and his daughter. Altair and Ezio (and their offspring obviously) are on separate branches of Desmond's family tree.
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Why did Enkidu scratch Basim?

That all changes, however, during the ending when Basim remembers his Isu past and becomes Loki. Enkidu recognizes the change immediately, and now rejects Basim by swiping his cheek with his claw. You see the scar in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, but no longer Enkidu being by his side.
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Why is Ezio missing a finger?

it was purely symbolic. the left ring finger was believed to be connected to the heart, and represented love. that's why wedding rings are on that finger. by removing the finger and replacing it with the hidden blade, the assassins were symbolising that they were relinquishing love in place of a life of violence.
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Why do assassins wear white?

The main reason though (as detailed by Altair in the Codex Pages) has to do with the Assassins being a prominent order of its time period that publicly executed it's opposition and wore white in order to deliberately draw attention to themselves.
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Why did hidden blades get shorter?

Originally requiring the removal of a ring finger to facilitate the extension of the blade, the weapon was modified during the Mentorship of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad so that such a sacrifice was no longer necessary.
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