MMOexp: Exploring Tanngris in Odin: Valhalla Rising

ODIN: Valhalla Rising has quickly become one of the most talked-about MMORPGs in 2025 thanks to its sweeping Norse mythology, open-world exploration, and deep systems that blend classic RPG elements with modern multiplayer features. Whether you’re traversing Midgard’s wilds, battling bosses in frost-bitten realms, or competing in world PvP, one often overlooked but intriguing part of the game is the mount system, and specifically the mount called Tanngris.

In this article, we’ll explore:

What Odin: Valhalla Rising is

The importance of mounts

Where Tanngris fits into the mount ecosystem

Its rarity and role

Gameplay impact and player perception

Broader mythological inspiration behind the name

What Is Odin: Valhalla Rising?

Odin: Valhalla Rising is a Norse-inspired MMORPG developed by Lionheart Studio and published by Kakao Games. Built on Unreal Engine 4, the game offers stunning visuals, a vast open world rooted in Scandinavian mythology, and dynamic systems that let players forge their legend across nine realms — from Midgard to Jotunheim and Aldervellir.

Players choose among four foundational classes — Warrior, Sorceress, Rogue, and Priest — each with advanced evolutions and distinct combat roles. This variety allows for both cooperative PvE play and intense PvP battles, such as the Battle of Valhalla content, where teams compete to capture objectives or rack up kills to secure victory.

While the game’s combat, progression, and world design grab most of the spotlight, a surprisingly deep mount system lies beneath — and Tanngris is a part of it.

Mounts in Odin: Valhalla Rising — More Than Just Transportation

In Odin: Valhalla Rising, mounts serve multiple purposes:

Faster traversal: Cover Midgard’s huge areas with greater speed and efficiency.

Stat bonuses: Mounts often grant valuable boosts like increased movement speed, improved potion recovery, cooldown reduction, bonus carry limits, and more.

Exploration utility: Some mounts (especially flying ones) enable vertical movement and reach harder-to-access locations.

Prestige and collection value: Rare mounts are a badge of honor and often a status symbol among players.

Mounts are broadly categorized into ground and flying mounts, with each mount type providing different advantages based on playstyle and goals.

Most importantly for our focus: the mount Tanngris is classified as a ground mount tiered among strong and reliable options in the game’s mount hierarchy.

Who (or What) Is Tanngris?

In Odin: Valhalla Rising, Tanngris is a ground mount that appears in the game’s mount roster. According to multiple community tier lists and guides, Tanngris is:

Placed in the A-tier of mounts for its strength and utility.

Categorized with other strong ground mounts like Hrimfaxi, Mamont, Heidrun, Saehrimnir, Grani, Elephant, Kurit, and Serimnir.

Considered a reliable choice for traversal and mid-game progression.

While not an S-tier mount like Gullfaxi or Fenrir (which offer greater movement boosts and stronger combat buffs), being an A-tier mount means Tanngris strikes a balance between performance and accessibility.

In the summit of Mount Meta, S-tier mounts often provide more significant stat gains for high-end play, but A-tier mounts like Tanngris are often easier to obtain and still offer beneficial bonuses that improve both exploration and combat readiness.

Mounts in general are typically acquired through:

Mimir’s Mount Summon system

Event rewards and limited-time activities

Storyline progression unlocks

In-game store purchases via Diamonds or tickets

Some rare mounts, including Tanngris, have low drop rates in summons, emphasizing their value in collection and utility.

Name Origin — Why “Tanngris”?

Although the game doesn’t explicitly tell a mythological story about Tanngris itself, the name likely draws inspiration from Norse myth. In Old Norse lore, Tanngrisnir (often paired with Tanngnjóstr) are the two goats that pull Thor’s chariot. The name means something like “teeth-barer” or “snarler.”

While the game’s mount is simply called Tanngris, this echo of mythological naming contributes to the immersive Norse flavor of Odin: Valhalla Rising — grounding game content in legendary concepts, even when it doesn’t directly narrate a myth.

Where Tanngris Fits in Gameplay

Transition Mount for Progression

Players early to mid-level will often find themselves using lower-tier mounts that offer basic mobility and minimal stat boosts. As players advance, A-tier mounts like Tanngris become appealing choices because:

They grant meaningful movement speed increases

They often provide utility bonuses like potion carry limits or potion recovery effects

They are a step up before chasing rare S-tier mounts via summons

This makes Tanngris a great bridge mount — strong enough for most daily activities but not n