In ODIN Valhalla Rising, gearing up is one of the most important—and expensive—aspects of progression. Whether you're building a PvE farming setup or optimizing for PvP, your equipment choices directly impact how much power you can squeeze out of your investment. But not all gear types provide equal returns, especially when factoring in enhancement costs, upgrade paths, and market availability.

Here’s a breakdown of 18 equipment types, ranked by their cost efficiency to help you stretch your ODIN Diamonds further—especially if you're looking to make smart decisions without overspending, even when cheap ODIN Diamonds are available through events or promotions.

1. Accessories (Earrings, Rings, Necklaces)

Surprisingly, accessories offer some of the best stat boosts relative to their upgrade cost. Their passive effects scale well, and their price tends to stay stable on the marketplace.

2. Gloves

Gloves provide attack speed, crit rate, and skill enhancements in many class builds. They’re relatively cheap to upgrade and don’t usually require rare enhancement materials.

3. Boots

Boots are highly efficient due to their contribution to movement speed and evasion stats. They offer a solid return for players aiming to solo content or kite effectively in PvP.

4. Sub-Weapons (Off-Hand)

Whether it’s a shield, quiver, or magical talisman, off-hand items add valuable utility. They’re often more affordable than main weapons and can make a huge difference in survivability or burst potential.

5. Belts

While not flashy, belts boost important base stats like HP and defense. They’re typically underrated but offer consistent value across all builds.

6. Helmets

Helmets offer solid defensive stats with relatively low upgrade costs. They’re essential in PvP-focused loadouts and scale well with enhancement.

7. Armor (Chest)

Armor tends to be more expensive than other defensive pieces but offers significant protection. For tanks and frontline fighters, this is where a major chunk of defensive power lies.

8. Weapons (Main-Hand)

Main weapons are essential but often overpriced. While they grant the biggest DPS increases, the enhancement costs are steep, especially at higher levels. Use ODIN Diamonds carefully here—consider saving for timed discounts or bundles.

9. Capes

Capes provide a mix of stats depending on the type. They're stylish and functional, but their enhancement path is more RNG-reliant, lowering their cost efficiency.

10. Bracelets

Bracelets typically add to utility stats like cooldown reduction or debuff resistance. Their cost is moderate, but effectiveness can vary widely between classes.

11. Pets (Equipment)

Some pets can equip gear that enhances your own stats. However, the system is still evolving, and the cost-to-benefit ratio is inconsistent. Only invest if your pet plays a core role in your build.

12. Mount Gear

Mount gear affects travel and mounted combat, but unless you’re heavily involved in mounted PvP, the efficiency is low compared to other gear types.

13. Wings

Wings provide flashy aesthetics and a variety of stat boosts. However, their upgrade path is diamond-intensive, and many players feel the cost outweighs the gain.

14. Relics

Relics are powerful but extremely rare and expensive. They usually offer marginal improvements for massive cost, making them a late-game luxury.

15. Costume Gear

Costume gear gives minor stat boosts and style, but its efficiency is mainly cosmetic unless part of a specific set with synergy.

16. Totems

These are rare and mostly tied to specific mechanics. Their effectiveness is niche, and cost efficiency is low unless you build around them.

17. Weapon Skins (Stat-Boosting)

Some skins add stats, but their cost is often inflated due to visual appeal. Great for flexing, not so much for budget-minded progression.

18. Emblems

Emblems are some of the most expensive items to enhance and have limited impact in combat. Their cost efficiency is the lowest, and most players avoid heavy investment here unless min-maxing.

When choosing where to allocate your resources—especially ODIN Diamonds—think long-term. It’s tempting to go straight for flashy weapons or skins, but cost-efficient items like gloves, boots, and accessories can offer a better foundation for sustained power.

Whether you're purchasing from the shop or investing in gear upgrades, always look for moments when cheap ODIN Diamonds are available, such as seasonal events or login campaigns. That’s the time to make your moves and push your character to the next level without draining your wallet.