Valkyrie (ELK Studios) – Review & Demo Play

Valkyrie Slot Overview

Valkyrie from ELK Studios drops me into a Midgard battlefield during Ragnarök with 5 reels, 4 rows, and 1,024 ways to win. Freya stands ready to bless the reels with expanded wilds, raining wilds, and giant symbols via her sword, shield, and arrows. The feature set spans Wild Symbol, Valkyrie Weapons, Bonus Respins, and Valhalla Free Spins, with blessings guaranteed during respins and free rounds. Stakes run from 20p to £100, RTP is 96.3%, volatility sits in the medium to high range, and the max win reaches 5,000x.

Symbols and Paytable in Valkyrie

Low-value tiles use rune-styled 9, 10, J, Q, K, and A, while mid-tier icons show an amulet, a wolf, a snake, and a golden gauntlet. The premium set features the four Valkyries – Gane, Helena, Andora, and Tyrsa – carrying the better line hits across the 1,024 ways. Freya is the standout character in the narrative, anchoring the feature play and tying the myth to the grid action on every spin.

The golden Odin coin acts as the wild, substituting for all but the Free Spins scatter. Land Freya across five positions and it pays 4x the stake for five of a kind. Scatter symbols trigger Valhalla Free Spins, while Bonus symbols appear during the special rounds to call in one of Freya’s features. It’s a clean paytable: stacked premiums can carry sizeable hits when paired with wild reels or enlarged symbols from the Valkyrie Weapons.

Valkyrie Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x3.5
	4	x1.75
	3	x0.9
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.75
	5	x2.5
	4	x1.25
	3	x0.6
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1.75
	4	x0.9
	3	x0.45
	5	x1.5
	4	x0.7
	3	x0.35
	5	x1.25
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.3
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.15
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.25
	3	x0.15
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.25
	4	x0.15
	3	x0.1
	Respin
	Scatter
	Wild

Bonus Features in Valkyrie

The core trio under Valkyrie Weapons defines the game. Shield of Chance rains wild shields onto the grid, converting landed positions into wilds for extra ways. Swords of Destiny targets reels 2, 3, and 4; when a sword hits, that entire reel turns wild, setting up multi-reel wild screens. Arrow of Fortune lands and upgrades to larger tiles, with 2x2 and 3x3 epic symbols adding serious power to the ways system.

Bonus Respins guarantee one of these blessings and can chain tidy wins when wild reels meet premiums. In regular play the weapons can show, yet the rhythm shines once the feature rounds start stacking enhancements. The mix of raining wilds, wild reels, and oversized symbols suits the 1,024-way engine, giving a different flavour to each trigger and keeping the action varied without overcomplicating the setup.

Valhalla Free Spins in Valkyrie

Three, four, or five scatters award 5, 7, or 10 Valhalla Free Spins, alongside 1, 2, or 3 Bonus Spins. During these rounds the reels light up and between three and five Bonus symbols can land to trigger one of Freya’s features. The extra Bonus Spins within the feature are the heartbeat here, pushing more weapon triggers and layering modifiers across the middle reels and key positions.

Swords of Destiny can turn up to three middle reels wild, which pairs neatly with stacked Valkyries. Shield of Chance spreads wilds across random positions, often saving borderline spins and linking premium ways. Arrow of Fortune grows symbols into 2x2 or 3x3 blocks, which fits the ways format and can plug gaps over multiple reels. Retriggers and extra Bonus Spins keep the round alive and create runs of back-to-back wins.

From my sessions, the best outcomes came when wild reels met enlarged premiums, especially with an extra burst of Bonus Spins. The pace is punchy rather than drawn out, and the features fire in a clear, readable manner. When the free spins pick up momentum the grid feels loaded, yet the game never loses that medium to high bite, so dry patches between heaters are part of the ride.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Valkyrie

Valkyrie runs at 96.30% RTP with medium to high volatility, a hit frequency around 31%, and a max win of 5,000x the bet, capped at £500,000 on max stakes. Bets range from 20p to £100 per spin. The 1,024-way layout suits the weapon mechanics, giving wild reels and larger symbols the space to connect. It can feel swingy in the base, but the maths holds steady once Bonus Respins and Valhalla Free Spins start chaining features.

Graphics and Sound in Valkyrie

Set on a Midgard battlefield, Valkyrie looks sharp on mobile and desktop, with Freya standing by the reels to frame the action. Symbols have crisp detail, from rune-styled lows to the four Valkyries with a bold finish. Animations sell each weapon: swords snapping into place, shields rattling across the grid, and arrows calling in epic tiles. The audio hits a Norse tone without crowding the spins, backing the feature bursts with a satisfying punch.

Valkyrie – Final Thoughts

Valkyrie leans on its feature rounds, and I’m fine with that. The base game can feel modest, yet Bonus Respins and Valhalla Free Spins bring the heat when weapons overlap. Wild reels plus enlarged symbols make the 1,024 ways sing, and the numbers are fair for this style. If you like clear feature signals and tidy pacing, this setup delivers consistent drama without messy rules.

I rate it as a mobile-first slot that still holds up on larger screens. The theme lands well, the modifiers are easy to track, and the win cap is sensible for the risk band. When I want Norse action with readable mechanics and proper punch in the bonus, Valkyrie earns a spot in the rotation.