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{{Character Infobox
|name = Wigfrid
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|image ds = Wigfrid.png
|image = File:Wigfrid.png
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|nick ds = The Performance Artist
|nick = The Performance Artist
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|motto ds = "A test öf my incredible acting!"
 
|perk ds = Excels in Battle<br>Gains Power from attacking<br>Only eats [[Meats|Meat]]
|motto = "A test öf my incredible acting!"<br>("All the wörld's a stage. För me!" {{Pic|24|Don't Starve Together icon|Don't Starve Together}})
 
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|health ds = 200
|perk = Excels in Battle<br>[[#Special Power|Gains Power from attacking]]<br>Only eats [[Meats|Meat]]
 
|health = 200
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|hunger ds = 120
|hunger = 120
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|sanity ds = 120
 
|damage ds = 1.25× (caused) and 0.75× (taken)
|sanity = 120
 
 
|item ds = [[File:Battle Helm.png|32px|link=Battle Helm]] [[File:Battle Spear.png|32px|link=Battle Spear]]
|damage = 1.25x (caused) and 0.75x (taken)
 
|item = [[File:Battle Helm.png|32px|link=Battle Helm]] [[File:Battle Spear.png|32px|link=Battle Spear]]
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|start item ds = [[File:Battle Helm.png|32px|link=Battle Helm]] [[File:Battle Spear.png|32px|link=Battle Spear]] [[File:Meat.png|32px|link=Meat]] '''×4'''
 
|spawnCode ds = "wathgrithr"
|start item = [[File:Battle Helm.png|32px|link=Battle Helm]] [[File:Battle Spear.png|32px|link=Battle Spear]] [[File:Meat.png|32px|link=Meat]] x4
 
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|image dst = Wigfrid_DST.png
|spawnCode = "wathgrithr"
 
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|nick dst = The Performance Artist
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|motto dst = "All the wörld's a stage. För me!"
 
|bio = ''Whoever Wigfrid was before her titular role has been lost to time, and the power of method acting.''
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|perk dst = Excels in Battle<br>Absorbs the power of fallen foes<br>Performs well under pressure<br>Only eats [[Meats|meat]]
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|health dst = 200
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|hunger dst = 120
 
|sanity dst = 120
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|birthday = July 23
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|favorite food = {{pic32|Turkey Dinner}}
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|survivability = Slim
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|damage dst = 1.25× (caused) and 0.75× (taken)
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|item dst = [[File:Battle Helm.png|32px|link=Battle Helm]] [[File:Battle Spear.png|32px|link=Battle Spear]] [[File:Weaponized Warble.png|32px|link=Weaponized Warble]] [[File:Heartrending Ballad.png|32px|link=Heartrending Ballad]] [[File:Clear Minded Cadenza.png|32px|link=Clear Minded Cadenza]] [[File:Bel Canto of Courage.png|32px|link=Bel Canto of Courage]] [[File:Fireproof Falsetto.png|32px|link=Fireproof Falsetto]] [[File:Rude Interlude.png|32px|link=Rude Interlude]] [[File:Startling Soliloquy.png|32px|link=Startling Soliloquy]]
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|start item dst = [[File:Battle Helm.png|32px|link=Battle Helm]] [[File:Battle Spear.png|32px|link=Battle Spear]] [[File:Meat.png|32px|link=Meat]] '''×4'''
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|spawnCode dst = "wathgrithr"
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|links = [[Wigfrid quotes|Quotes]]<br/>[[Wigfrid clothes|Clothes]]
 
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{{Quote|Valhalla awaits!|Wigfrid}}
 
{{Quote|Valhalla awaits!|Wigfrid}}
   
'''Wigfrid''' is one of the two playable [[Characters]] exclusive to the ''[[Reign of Giants]]'' DLC. She is the seventh Character to be unlocked via [[Experience]], with 1920 XP. Although Wigfrid has the appearance of a [[Wikipedia:Valkyrie|valkyrie]], she's just a performance artist acting out a role<ref>[http://store.steampowered.com/app/282470/ Steam DLC description]: "Play as Wigfrid, a stage actress who went a bit too far with method acting on her latest role, an ancient Valkyrie..."</ref>.
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'''Wigfrid''' is one of the two playable [[Characters]] exclusive to the ''[[Reign of Giants]]'' DLC. She is the seventh Character to be unlocked via [[Experience]], with 1920 XP. She is also one of the playable Characters in ''[[Don't Starve Together]]'' (DST). Although Wigfrid has the appearance of a [[Wikipedia:Valkyrie|valkyrie]], she's just a stage actress.<ref>[http://store.steampowered.com/app/282470/ Steam DLC description]: "Play as Wigfrid, a stage actress who went a bit too far with method acting on her latest role, an ancient Valkyrie..."</ref> She received a character refresh in DST on September 24, 2020.<ref>https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/121815-wigfrids-character-refresh-is-coming-next-week/ Posted on September 17, 2020</ref><ref>https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/121970-wigfrids-character-refresh-is-now-available/ Posted on September 24, 2020</ref>
   
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== {{pic|32|Minimap Maxwell's Door}} Origin ==
Wigfrid starts with her own [[Battle Spear]] and [[Battle Helm]], along with four (4) pieces of [[Meat]]. Despite it being all an act she is good in combat, having an increased damage modifier, natural defense and higher maximum [[Health]] at 200 points. When attacking an enemy, she gains [[Health]] and [[Sanity]]. To make up for the boost, Wigfrid is a carnivore and refuses to eat anything but [[Meats|Meat]] based food, stating it's no food fit for a warrior. She also has only a maximum of 120 [[Hunger]] and 120 Sanity.
 
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{{Quote| Wigfrid longs for her glory days on the stage, and the role that rocketed her to stardom. Unable to move on from the past, she finds herself retreating more and more into a world of fantasy…|From the official Youtube description for ''The Curtain Calls''}}
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[[File:Don't Starve Together The Curtain Calls Wigfrid Animated Short|thumb|left|300px]]
   
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Wigfrid's backstory was revealed in the animated short ''[[Animated shorts and trailers#The Curtain Calls|The Curtain Calls]]''. The short is officially summarized in DST's [[Compendium]]:
=={{pic32|Icon Fight}} Special Power==
 
[[File:Wigfrid special.png|thumb|Wigfrid wearing her Battle Helmet and holding her Battle Spear.]]
 
{{See also|Battle Spear|Battle Helm}}
 
Wigfrid starts the game with the Battle Spear and Battle Helm, two craftable items that are exclusive to her. The Helm protects for 80% of incoming damage and has nearly double the durability of a [[Football Helmet]], while the Battle Spear deals 42.5 damage and has 200 uses. Both these items prove incredibly useful in the early days of the game, due to their cheap cost and high stats.
 
   
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''Wigfrid always knew she was meant for the stage. Her debut performance was an instant sensation, launching her from obscurity to overnight stardom. Fans delighted in her portrayal of a noble and fearsome Valkyrie warrior, and she in turn took great pains to fully embody the role. She was perfect for it... perhaps too perfect. Every part she played afterward seemed to fall flat, never again achieving that magical quality that had once drawn audiences to her performances like bees to honey. As Wigfrid’s stardom slowly began to fade, she retreated to the memories of her glory days, losing herself in her fantasies...''
Wigfrid does 25% more damage (melee and ranged combat) and takes 25% less incoming damage. When she kills an enemy, she gains Health and [[Sanity]], allowing her to continue fighting enemy after enemy.
 
   
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''Until one day, she was lost entirely.''
=== Disadvantage ===
 
 
== {{pic32|Placeholder}} Trivia ==
Wigfrid has a Meat-only diet, limiting her choice of food greatly and requiring her to always be hunting for food in the early days instead of a more relaxed approach.
 
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=== In-Game ===
 
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* Wigfrid was added to ''Don't Starve: Reign of Giants'' in the ''[[Don't_Starve:_Reign_of_Giants#March_12.2C_2014_-_A_Feet_of_Strength_Forums_Beta_Update|A Feet of Strength]]'' update on March 12, 2014.
Her low Sanity and Hunger also means that it is more difficult to maintain them without fighting.
 
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* In ''Don't Starve'', anytime Wigfrid uses the letter "O", she says it with umlauts ("Ö"), even if there are two in a row. In DST, only the first of consecutive "O"s will have an umlaut. Umlauts can be toggled in the settings, using the "Umlautify" option.
 
 
* Wigfrid is voiced by very processed brass horns.<ref>[http://forums.kleientertainment.com/topic/66032-i-must-know/?do=findComment&comment=744372 Mattesque, Klei developer, on the Klei forums]: "so I went looking for this and almost thought it was lost to time... but believe I finally remembered it. It's some very processed brass horns." Posted on April 4, 2016.</ref>
=={{pic32|Prototype}} Tips ==
 
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* Despite Butterfly Wings/butter muffins being made from an animal, she cannot eat them.
*Wigfrid can eat all Meat type foods, even those that are not entirely meat, such as meatballs. [[Eggs]] are an animal product and thus count as meat.
 
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*Wigfrid’s birthday is listed as March 23rd in the [[Compendium]].
*Wigfrid's diet can be detrimental in a few ways:
 
**She is unable to take advantage of beneficial food, such as [[Berries]] and [[Carrots]] during early exploration, [[Green Mushroom]]s and [[Cooked Cactus Flesh|Cooked Cacti Flesh]] for Sanity management.
 
**Her options using a [[Crock Pot]] become limited, as she misses out on some useful recipes like [[Dragonpie]] and [[Taffy]].
 
**In the [[Shipwrecked]] DLC, she is unable to drink [[Coffee]] and thus misses out on the massive speed bonus.
 
**Carrying Meat while exploring [[Caves]] can be dangerous, because it will automatically trigger [[Bunnyman|Bunnymen]] to attack, though this can be avoided by storing Meat items in [[Chester]].
 
*As a temporary measure, eating [[Monster Meat]] can be used as a means of survival, especially since she can regain lost Health and Sanity from killing mobs.
 
*[[Farm]]s and some other structures can still be beneficial to Wigfrid. Crops from Farms can make good filler and are sometimes essential in some Meat-based recipes. [[Carrots]] can be used to befriend [[Bunnymen]]. [[Berry Bushes]] can be used to hunt [[Gobbler]]s. [[Berries]] can be used as filler or turned into [[Manure]]/[[Rot]] for easy fire fuel. A [[Bird Cage]] can be used to turn rotting meat into [[Egg]]s. Honey from [[Bee Box]]es can be used to make [[Honey Ham]] and [[Honey Nuggets]] or [[Honey Poultice]]. [[Seeds]] can be used to bait Bird Traps.
 
*A base/camp near a [[Sinkhole]] allows Wigfrid to kill the [[Batilisk]]s that spawn at [[Day-Night Cycle|Dusk]] for some easy Health and Sanity.
 
**A base/camp near [[Spider Dens]] can be used in a similar way. This will also provide a lot of monster meat, which can be cooked and fed to an imprisoned bird in a Bird Cage to obtain eggs.
 
*[[Meatballs]] may be the best Crock Pot dish for Wigfrid, as it's the most cost effective Hunger-wise.
 
*Wigfrid's Battle Helm and Battle Spear are stronger (and cheaper to make) than the [[Spear]] and [[Football Helmet]]. Her items will be outclassed by [[Ham Bat]]s, [[Shelmet]]s and anything better though.
 
*A [[Pig Village]] can be a good resource for Meat early in the game, and it's possible to kill the Pigs with little to no trouble. This can be further improved by feeding the pigs four (4) Monster Meats, which will transform them into [[Werepig]]s (resulting in more [[Meat]] and [[Pig Skin]]).
 
*During the early days of the game, it can be a good idea to keep a pet [[Catcoon]] and use it to get the aggro of [[Koalefant]]s for easy meat.
 
*[[Pig Village]]s, [[Spider Den]]s and [[Pond]]s are some of the best food sources for Wigfrid.
 
*Players should try to find the [[Pig King]] for infinite amounts of [[Gold Nugget]]s for Wigfrid’s gear.
 
 
=={{pic32|Placeholder}} Trivia==
 
* Wigfrid is referred to as Wathgrithr in the game files, which comes from the name of a Valkyrie, Ráðgríðr (Rathgrithr).
 
* Anytime Wigfrid uses the letter O, she says it with umlauts (Ö), even if there are two in a row.
 
** One can turn off her umlauts in the settings, however.
 
** The function that does this is called "Umlautify".
 
* Wigfrid is voiced by very processed brass horns.<ref>[http://forums.kleientertainment.com/topic/66032-i-must-know/?do=findComment&comment=744372]:Mattesque, Klei developer, on the Klei forums: "so I went looking for this and almost thought it was lost to time... but believe I finally remembered it. It's some very processed brass horns."</ref>
 
 
* While being described as excellent in combat, Wigfrid's bonuses are outclassed by those of other characters; most also have higher Hunger and Sanity while lacking her inability to eat non-meat foods. On the other hand, Wigfrid is the only character to have combat bonuses in so many fields (attack power, damage resistance, starting equipment, and health/Sanity regeneration), and she also lacks the other characters' weaknesses; overall, she is a "[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/JackOfAllStats Jack of all trades, master of none]" type of character when it comes to fighting. When compared to three of the other "combat-focused" characters:
 
* While being described as excellent in combat, Wigfrid's bonuses are outclassed by those of other characters; most also have higher Hunger and Sanity while lacking her inability to eat non-meat foods. On the other hand, Wigfrid is the only character to have combat bonuses in so many fields (attack power, damage resistance, starting equipment, and health/Sanity regeneration), and she also lacks the other characters' weaknesses; overall, she is a "[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/JackOfAllStats Jack of all trades, master of none]" type of character when it comes to fighting. When compared to three of the other "combat-focused" characters:
 
** [[Wolfgang]] eclipses Wigfrid in Health and damage output when he enters his Mighty form. However, Wolfgang's advantages require him to keep up his Hunger meter, and he has no innate damage resistance no matter how full his belly is. Additionally, he has more difficulties managing his Sanity in combat, due to a lack of innate Sanity restoration and increased Sanity drain when near monsters.
 
** [[Wolfgang]] eclipses Wigfrid in Health and damage output when he enters his Mighty form. However, Wolfgang's advantages require him to keep up his Hunger meter, and he has no innate damage resistance no matter how full his belly is. Additionally, he has more difficulties managing his Sanity in combat, due to a lack of innate Sanity restoration and increased Sanity drain when near monsters.
** Compared to Wigfrid, [[Woodie|Woodie's]] Werebeaver form has superior damage resistance, its attacks are only slightly weaker than her Battle Spear (including Wigfrid's innate damage bonus), and it also has night vision to better operate in the dark. On the other hand, the Werebeaver is hampered by its inability to carry items and the need to maintain the Beaverness meter, leaving Woodie extremely vulnerable when he inevitably reverts to his human form.
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** Compared to Wigfrid, [[Woodie]]'s Werebeaver form has superior damage resistance, its attacks are only slightly weaker than her Battle Spear (including Wigfrid's innate damage bonus), and it also has night vision to better operate in the dark. On the other hand, the Werebeaver is hampered by its inability to carry items and the need to maintain the Beaverness meter, leaving Woodie extremely vulnerable when he inevitably reverts to his human form.
** [[Maxwell/Character|Maxwell]] has better starting equipment than Wigfrid, and his innate Sanity regeneration is much more efficient than hers; it restores more Sanity per tick and isn't reliant on being in combat. That being said, Maxwell lacks innate combat bonuses, leaving him reliant on his equipment and summoned [[Codex Umbra|Shadows]]. He also has much more difficulty taking hits than Wigfrid, due to his low Health and lack of innate damage resistance.
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** [[Maxwell]] has better starting equipment than Wigfrid, and his innate Sanity regeneration is much more efficient than hers; it restores more Sanity per tick and isn't reliant on being in combat. That being said, Maxwell lacks innate combat bonuses, leaving him reliant on his equipment and summoned [[Codex Umbra|Shadows]]. He also has much more difficulty taking hits than Wigfrid, due to his low Health and lack of innate damage resistance.
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** Note that in ''Don't Starve Together'', Wigfrid's Battle Songs spread buffs to other players as well as herself. These battle songs redefine her as character specialized in boosting the survivability and effectiveness of her teammates in combat situations, especially during boss battles.
* Wigfrid's role as an actress may be a reference to the famous opera cycle by Richard Wagner called ''[[Wikipedia:The Ring of The Nibelung|The Ring of The Nibelung]]''. Her name may be a reference to the same opera cycle's main character Siegfried, but the character is possibly based on the main female character, a valkyrie named Brynhilde.
 
 
* Wigfrid has a similar design to an unimplemented character, [[Unimplemented Characters#Winnie|Winnie]].
* Her Curio Cabinet description from ''[[The Forge]]'' beta is "''Whoever Wigfrid was before her titular role has been lost to time, and the power of method acting.''"
 
* Wigfrid has a similar design to an unimplemented character, Winnie.
 
 
* Wigfrid was the first character to start with food in their inventory (the second being [[Webber]]) and one of two characters that start with a weapon and armor (the other being Maxwell).
 
* Wigfrid was the first character to start with food in their inventory (the second being [[Webber]]) and one of two characters that start with a weapon and armor (the other being Maxwell).
 
* When examining [[Spiders]], she claims that they have eight legs, even though the Spiders in-game only have six.
 
* When examining [[Spiders]], she claims that they have eight legs, even though the Spiders in-game only have six.
* Wigfrid is one of the only four Characters to not have a "[[Unimplemented Features#Player Skulls|skull]]", the others being Maxwell, [[Walani]], and [[Warly]].
 
 
* When struck by [[Lightning]], Wigfrid has bones in her hair (similar to most of the other ''Don't Starve'' characters).
 
* When struck by [[Lightning]], Wigfrid has bones in her hair (similar to most of the other ''Don't Starve'' characters).
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* When [[The Gorge]] event first began, Wigfrid's Culinarian skin was missing her blush. This was later fixed in an update.
* Wigfrid dislikes/hates [[Mushrooms]], according to her [[Wigfrid quotes|examination quotes]].
 
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* In DST, she has a unique idle animation in which she takes a bow.
* Wigfrid is able to break character, shown by her quotes when entering/leaving light ("And the curtain falls."; "I step intö the light!") and when examining a [[Top Hat]] ("It döesn't match my cöstume.") or a [[Pirate Hat]] ("This hat cönfuses my character... I mean, my söul.").
 
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* Wigfrid's skull was found in the DST files as of May 6, 2021.
* Her motto for ''Don't Starve Together'' is a reference to a Shakespeare quote ("All the world's a stage").
 
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* Initially, Wigfrid Moonbound Portrait featured a star instead of Alter's symbol. It was changed presumably due to associations with the Star of David. <ref>[https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/148464-wigfrids-new-helm-skin-looks-a-bit-too-close-to-the-star-of-david/#comment-1641617 Tin Can on forums]: A friend of mine [who is Jewish] pointed out that the star in Wigfrid's new helm skin [which is visible in her portrait] looks a bit too close to the Star of David and it made them uncomfortable. I suggest changing the shape of the star to be something more like these. both the portrait and skin for reference. note that the resemblance is more apparent in her portrait. </ref>
* Wigfrid's [[Skins#Vignettes|loading screen vignette]] is accompanied by text that reveals a bit about her acting skills: ''The valor and confidence of a Valkyrie didn't always come naturally to Wigfrid. She cultivated her strength and persona over many years through sheer force of will.''
 
   
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=== Lore ===
=={{pic32|Blueprint}} Gallery==
 
 
* Wigfrid dislikes [[Mushrooms]], according to her [[Wigfrid quotes|examination quotes]].
{{Scroll box|content=
 
 
* Wigfrid is able to break character, as shown by her quotes when entering/leaving light ("And the curtain falls."; "I step intö the light!") and when examining a [[Top Hat]] ("It döesn't match my cöstume.") or a [[Pirate Hat]] ("This hat cönfuses my character... I mean, my söul.").
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* Wigfrid's DST [[Vignettes|loading screen vignette]] is accompanied by text that reveals a bit about her acting skills: ''The valor and confidence of a Valkyrie didn't always come naturally to Wigfrid. She cultivated her strength and persona over many years through sheer force of will.''
Wigfrid silho.png|Wigfrid's silhouette.
 
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*Since Wigfrid seems to be the name of the character she is playing, her real name is currently unknown.[[File:Wigrid'sName.png|thumb|Her name is written on this page, but it is indecipherable because it is crossed out.]]
Wigfrid Portrait.png|Wigfrid's portrait.
 
Wigfrid ingame.png|Wigfrid in-game.
 
Wigfrid Asleep.png|Wigfrid asleep at the beginning of the game.
 
Wigfrid kill soul.png|A [[Spider]]'s soul leaving its corpse after being killed by Wigfrid.
 
Wigfrid frozen.png|Wigfrid frozen.
 
Wigfrid lightning strike.png|Wigfrid struck by [[Lightning]], showing she has bones in her hair.
 
Minimap Wigfrid.png|Wigfrid's icon on the [[Map]].
 
Ghost Wigfrid.png|Wigfrid's [[Ghost Characters|Ghost]] in ''[[Don't Starve Together]]'' (DST).
 
Wigfrid_DST.png|Wigfrid's DST portrait.
 
Wigfrid Guest of Honor Skin Portrait.png|Portrait of Wigfrid's "Guest of Honor" Skin in DST.
 
Wigfrid Survivor Skin Portrait.png|Portait of Wigfrid's "Survivor" Skin in DST.
 
Wigfrid Shadow Skin Portrait.png|Portait of Wigfrid's "Shadow" Skin in DST.
 
Wigfrid-Halloween.png|Wigfrid's [[Hallowed Nights]] [[Deerclops]] costume.
 
Wigfrid Warrior Skin Portrait.png|Portait of Wigfrid's "Warrior" Skin in DST.
 
Wigfrid Rose.png|Portait of Wigfrid's "Rose" Skin in DST.
 
Wigfrid Verdant Skin Portrait.png|Portrait of Wigfrid's "Verdant" Skin in DST.
 
Wigfrid Victorian Portrait.png|Portrait of Wigfrid's upcoming "Victorian" Skin in DST.
 
Wigfrid Sand Spikes ANR Trailer.jpg|Wigfrid running from the Antlion's Sand Spikes as seen ''A New Reign'' trailer.
 
Characters Facing Gateway Forge Cinematic.jpg|Wigfrid as seen in ''The Forge'' cinematic.
 
Portal Landing Forge Cinematic.jpg|Wigfrid as seen in ''The Forge'' cinematic.
 
Characters Warrior Lineup Forge Cinematic.jpg|Wigfrid as seen in ''The Forge'' cinematic.
 
Wigfrid Loading Screen.png|Wigfrid in a loading screen vignette only obtainable during ''The Forge'' event.
 
Reign of Giants promo.jpg|A ''Reign of Giants'' image depicting Wigfrid next to a [[Old Bell|Bigfoot]] footprint.
 
Wigfrid trailer.png|Wigfrid as seen in the Release Trailer for ''Reign of Giants''.
 
Don't Starve Together Post-EA Anouncement Promo.png|Wigfrid alongside other characters in a promo image for DST.
 
Wigfrid and Boarrior Drawing.jpg|An early drawing of Wigfrid next to a [[Pit Pig]] from ''Rhymes with Play'' #151.
 
RWP 181 Doodle Jam.png|A sketch of Wigfrid's Verdant skin from ''Rhymes with Play'' #181.
 
Deerfrid Concept Art.png|Concept art of Wigfrid's Deerclops costume.
 
Wigfrid Valentine Card.png|Wigfrid's 2016 Valentine Card.
 
Valentines2017 2.png|Wigfrid as seen on the 2017 Valentine Cards.
 
Valentines 2018 3.png|Wigfrid as seen on the 2018 Valentine Cards.
 
Shouts and Silence.png|Wigfrid and [[Wes]] in a [[Steam Trading Card]] for DST.
 
Wes Wigfrid.jpg|Wigfrid in the expanded Steam Card.
 
Winnie Portrait.png|Winnie. She has the same pigtails, small eyes, and lips as Wigfrid.
 
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=== Cultural References ===
=={{pic|32|Gramophone}} Sounds==
 
 
* Wigfrid is referred to as Wathgrithr in the game files, which comes from the name of a Valkyrie, Ráðgríðr (Rathgrithr).
[[File:Wigfrid Voice.ogg]]
 
 
* Wigfrid's role as an actress may be a reference to the famous opera cycle by Richard Wagner called ''[[Wikipedia:Der Ring des Nibelungen|The Ring of The Nibelung]]''. Her name may be a reference to the same opera cycle's main character Siegfried, but the character is possibly based on the main female character, a valkyrie named Brynhilde.
Wigfrid's voice.
 
 
* Her motto for DST is a reference to a [[Wikipedia:All the world's a stage|Shakespeare quote]].
[[File:Wigfrid Hurt Voice.ogg]]
 
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* Toni from ''Rhymes with Play'' #201 said that Wigfrid's Victorian skin is based on an illustration by Alphonse Mucha, which depicts Sarah Bernhardt as Prince Hamlet from the [[wikipedia:Hamlet|titular Shakespeare play]]. <ref>http://www.muchafoundation.org/gallery/browse-works/object/323</ref>
Wigfrid getting hurt.
 
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* Wigfrid's Contender skin set is called "The Ultimate Performer", which may be a reference to [[wikipedia:The Ultimate Warrior|The Ultimate Warrior]], a professional wrestler. Her mask even calls to mind The Ultimate Warrior's famous face paint.
<!--[[File:Wigfrid Death Voice.ogg]]
 
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** Her Contender skin includes boxing gloves and pigtails that may be referencing Maggie from ''[[wikipedia:Million Dollar Baby|Million Dollar Baby]]''.
Wigfrid dying.-->
 
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* Her The Snowfallen skin possibly refers to frost giant or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B6tunn Jötnar] from norse mythology.
[[File:Wigfrid Drowning Voice.ogg]]
 
Wigfrid drowning ({{Pic32|Shipwrecked icon|Shipwrecked}}).
 
   
 
== References ==
 
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Latest revision as of 09:32, 16 November 2023

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Valhalla awaits!

Wigfrid

Wigfrid is one of the two playable Characters exclusive to the Reign of Giants DLC. She is the seventh Character to be unlocked via Experience, with 1920 XP. She is also one of the playable Characters in Don't Starve Together (DST). Although Wigfrid has the appearance of a valkyrie, she's just a stage actress.[1] She received a character refresh in DST on September 24, 2020.[2][3]

Minimap Maxwell's Door Origin

Wigfrid longs for her glory days on the stage, and the role that rocketed her to stardom. Unable to move on from the past, she finds herself retreating more and more into a world of fantasy…

–From the official Youtube description for The Curtain Calls

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Don't Starve Together The Curtain Calls Wigfrid Animated Short

Wigfrid's backstory was revealed in the animated short The Curtain Calls. The short is officially summarized in DST's Compendium:

Wigfrid always knew she was meant for the stage. Her debut performance was an instant sensation, launching her from obscurity to overnight stardom. Fans delighted in her portrayal of a noble and fearsome Valkyrie warrior, and she in turn took great pains to fully embody the role. She was perfect for it... perhaps too perfect. Every part she played afterward seemed to fall flat, never again achieving that magical quality that had once drawn audiences to her performances like bees to honey. As Wigfrid’s stardom slowly began to fade, she retreated to the memories of her glory days, losing herself in her fantasies...

Until one day, she was lost entirely.

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In-Game

  • Wigfrid was added to Don't Starve: Reign of Giants in the A Feet of Strength update on March 12, 2014.
  • In Don't Starve, anytime Wigfrid uses the letter "O", she says it with umlauts ("Ö"), even if there are two in a row. In DST, only the first of consecutive "O"s will have an umlaut. Umlauts can be toggled in the settings, using the "Umlautify" option.
  • Wigfrid is voiced by very processed brass horns.[4]
  • Despite Butterfly Wings/butter muffins being made from an animal, she cannot eat them.
  • Wigfrid’s birthday is listed as March 23rd in the Compendium.
  • While being described as excellent in combat, Wigfrid's bonuses are outclassed by those of other characters; most also have higher Hunger and Sanity while lacking her inability to eat non-meat foods. On the other hand, Wigfrid is the only character to have combat bonuses in so many fields (attack power, damage resistance, starting equipment, and health/Sanity regeneration), and she also lacks the other characters' weaknesses; overall, she is a "Jack of all trades, master of none" type of character when it comes to fighting. When compared to three of the other "combat-focused" characters:
    • Wolfgang eclipses Wigfrid in Health and damage output when he enters his Mighty form. However, Wolfgang's advantages require him to keep up his Hunger meter, and he has no innate damage resistance no matter how full his belly is. Additionally, he has more difficulties managing his Sanity in combat, due to a lack of innate Sanity restoration and increased Sanity drain when near monsters.
    • Compared to Wigfrid, Woodie's Werebeaver form has superior damage resistance, its attacks are only slightly weaker than her Battle Spear (including Wigfrid's innate damage bonus), and it also has night vision to better operate in the dark. On the other hand, the Werebeaver is hampered by its inability to carry items and the need to maintain the Beaverness meter, leaving Woodie extremely vulnerable when he inevitably reverts to his human form.
    • Maxwell has better starting equipment than Wigfrid, and his innate Sanity regeneration is much more efficient than hers; it restores more Sanity per tick and isn't reliant on being in combat. That being said, Maxwell lacks innate combat bonuses, leaving him reliant on his equipment and summoned Shadows. He also has much more difficulty taking hits than Wigfrid, due to his low Health and lack of innate damage resistance.
    • Note that in Don't Starve Together, Wigfrid's Battle Songs spread buffs to other players as well as herself. These battle songs redefine her as character specialized in boosting the survivability and effectiveness of her teammates in combat situations, especially during boss battles.
  • Wigfrid has a similar design to an unimplemented character, Winnie.
  • Wigfrid was the first character to start with food in their inventory (the second being Webber) and one of two characters that start with a weapon and armor (the other being Maxwell).
  • When examining Spiders, she claims that they have eight legs, even though the Spiders in-game only have six.
  • When struck by Lightning, Wigfrid has bones in her hair (similar to most of the other Don't Starve characters).
  • When The Gorge event first began, Wigfrid's Culinarian skin was missing her blush. This was later fixed in an update.
  • In DST, she has a unique idle animation in which she takes a bow.
  • Wigfrid's skull was found in the DST files as of May 6, 2021.
  • Initially, Wigfrid Moonbound Portrait featured a star instead of Alter's symbol. It was changed presumably due to associations with the Star of David. [5]

Lore

  • Wigfrid dislikes Mushrooms, according to her examination quotes.
  • Wigfrid is able to break character, as shown by her quotes when entering/leaving light ("And the curtain falls."; "I step intö the light!") and when examining a Top Hat ("It döesn't match my cöstume.") or a Pirate Hat ("This hat cönfuses my character... I mean, my söul.").
  • Wigfrid's DST loading screen vignette is accompanied by text that reveals a bit about her acting skills: The valor and confidence of a Valkyrie didn't always come naturally to Wigfrid. She cultivated her strength and persona over many years through sheer force of will.
  • Since Wigfrid seems to be the name of the character she is playing, her real name is currently unknown.
    Wigrid'sName

    Her name is written on this page, but it is indecipherable because it is crossed out.

Cultural References

  • Wigfrid is referred to as Wathgrithr in the game files, which comes from the name of a Valkyrie, Ráðgríðr (Rathgrithr).
  • Wigfrid's role as an actress may be a reference to the famous opera cycle by Richard Wagner called The Ring of The Nibelung. Her name may be a reference to the same opera cycle's main character Siegfried, but the character is possibly based on the main female character, a valkyrie named Brynhilde.
  • Her motto for DST is a reference to a Shakespeare quote.
  • Toni from Rhymes with Play #201 said that Wigfrid's Victorian skin is based on an illustration by Alphonse Mucha, which depicts Sarah Bernhardt as Prince Hamlet from the titular Shakespeare play. [6]
  • Wigfrid's Contender skin set is called "The Ultimate Performer", which may be a reference to The Ultimate Warrior, a professional wrestler. Her mask even calls to mind The Ultimate Warrior's famous face paint.
    • Her Contender skin includes boxing gloves and pigtails that may be referencing Maggie from Million Dollar Baby.
  • Her The Snowfallen skin possibly refers to frost giant or Jötnar from norse mythology.

References

  1. Steam DLC description: "Play as Wigfrid, a stage actress who went a bit too far with method acting on her latest role, an ancient Valkyrie..."
  2. https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/121815-wigfrids-character-refresh-is-coming-next-week/ Posted on September 17, 2020
  3. https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/121970-wigfrids-character-refresh-is-now-available/ Posted on September 24, 2020
  4. Mattesque, Klei developer, on the Klei forums: "so I went looking for this and almost thought it was lost to time... but believe I finally remembered it. It's some very processed brass horns." Posted on April 4, 2016.
  5. Tin Can on forums: A friend of mine [who is Jewish] pointed out that the star in Wigfrid's new helm skin [which is visible in her portrait] looks a bit too close to the Star of David and it made them uncomfortable. I suggest changing the shape of the star to be something more like these. both the portrait and skin for reference. note that the resemblance is more apparent in her portrait.
  6. http://www.muchafoundation.org/gallery/browse-works/object/323