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* CallForward: Viggo reveals that he's copied Hiccup's Inferno sword and made his own adjustments, with a retractable blade and a release mechanism for Zippleback gas. It clearly resembles the completed version of Inferno that Hiccup possesses in [[WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon2 the second film]], implying that Hiccup's final design was inspired by Viggo and was a tribute to his sacrifice.

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Viggo reveals that he's copied Hiccup's Inferno sword and made his own adjustments, with a retractable blade and a release mechanism for Zippleback gas. It clearly resembles the completed version of Inferno that Hiccup possesses in [[WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon2 the second film]], implying that Hiccup's final design was inspired by Viggo and was a tribute to his sacrifice.sacrifice.
** Viggo also warns Hiccup "You are too good, too pure, too innocent, which will get you or someone you love killed." He seems to be predicting the events of the second film, where Hiccup's problems are at least partially due to his WideEyedIdealist-insistence that he can convince Drago to change.
** Along with the other antagonists that have changed their ways throughout the series, seeing Viggo's redemption and subsequent HeroicSacrifice in this episode is heavily implied to be the reason Hiccup is so insistent on trying to convince Drago to change in the second film.



* DeliberateValuesDissonance: To a real Viking in the ancient Nordic world, dying in battle would be the happiest ending he could ask for.

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* DeliberateValuesDissonance: In his final moments, Viggo turns down Hiccup's offer to escape with him and decides to go down fighting Johann's men, and charges into battle with a satisfied smile on his face. To a real Viking in the ancient Nordic world, dying in battle would be the happiest ending he could ask for.



** Viggo reveals to Hiccup that Krogan does not work for Johann, but a "mysterious buyer from the north."
** Viggo also warns Hiccup "You are too good, too pure, too innocent, which will get you or someone you love killed." He seems to be predicting the events of the second film, where Hiccup's problems are at least partially due to his WideEyedIdealist-insistence that he can convince Drago to change.

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** When explaining his plan, Viggo reveals to Hiccup that Krogan does not work for Johann, but for a [[GreaterScopeVillain "mysterious buyer from the north."
north"]]. We eventually meet this buyer, [[spoiler:who turns out to be Drago Bludvist]], at the very end of the final episode.
** When summoning the skrill, Viggo also warns peacefully tames it instead of capturing or torturing it as Hiccup "You are too good, too pure, too innocent, which will get you or someone you love killed." He seems to be predicting the events of the second film, where Hiccup's problems are at least partially due to his WideEyedIdealist-insistence expected, even insisting that he can convince Drago has no intention whatsoever of harming the dragon. This is a stark departure from how Viggo has treated dragons in the past, and serves as the first hint that his HeelFaceTurn is completely genuine.
** Unlike the other times he's been poisoned or drugged throughout the series, Toothless shows no side effects from the red oleander Viggo gave
to change.him. While Viggo initially explains that the effects will take a day or two to take hold, it turns out that the oleander is actually completely harmless, and Viggo was merely lying to assure Hiccup went along with his plan.
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** Subverted, as Hiccup says that he suspected it was likely Viggo all along.

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* CallBack: Although he didn't mention it, Snotlout has several reasons why he doesn't want to be involved in Ruffnutand Tuffnut schemes.

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* CallBack: Although he didn't mention it, Snotlout has several reasons why he doesn't want to be involved in Ruffnutand Tuffnut Ruffnut's and Tuffnut's schemes.



* FlamingSword: Viggo now owns his own version of Inferno, complete with a rear hilt mounted gas release system, presumably an idea Hiccup borrows in his later versions. The pair even fight using their fire swords! Judging from the color of the sword the handle is made of dragon proof metal and the blade is made of Gronckle Iron. Even when not ignited Viggo uses his new fire sword to cut through dragon proof metal.

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* FlamingSword: Viggo now owns his own version of Inferno, complete with a rear hilt mounted gas release system, presumably an idea Hiccup borrows in his later versions. The pair even fight using their fire swords! Judging from the color of the sword sword, the handle is made of dragon proof metal metal, and the blade is made of Gronckle Iron. Even when not ignited ignited, Viggo uses his new fire sword to cut through dragon proof metal.



** Viggo also warns Hiccup, "You are too good, too pure, too innocent, which will get you or someone you love killed." He seems to be predicting the events of the second film, where Hiccup's problems are at least partially due to his WideEyedIdealist-insistence that he can convince Drago to change.

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** Viggo also warns Hiccup, Hiccup "You are too good, too pure, too innocent, which will get you or someone you love killed." He seems to be predicting the events of the second film, where Hiccup's problems are at least partially due to his WideEyedIdealist-insistence that he can convince Drago to change.



* HeelFaceRevolvingDoor: The episode leaves it until the last moments to reveal his true allegiance, and does a good show of having Viggo flit between the two very easily.
* HeelFaceTurn: Viggo, after being left for dead and at the mercy of a Monstrous Nightmare. Not only does the near death experience turn him from the Hunters, but he starts to respect dragons far more than he ever did before.
* IHaveToWashMyHair: Snotlout claims he has better things to do than be a witness to the Twin's record breaking. When Ruffnut asks for a specific thing he is doing, he runs off without answering.
* IOweYouMyLife: Viggo's opinion of dragons improve immensely after a Monstrous Nightmare saves him from the crashing caverns Krogan and Johann left him in.
* ImprovisedLightningRod: Viggo uses a dagger to attract a lightning bolt, in-turn getting the attention of a Skrill.

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* HeelFaceRevolvingDoor: The episode leaves it until the last moments to reveal his Viggo's true allegiance, allegiance and does a good show of having Viggo him flit between the two very easily.
* HeelFaceTurn: Viggo, after being left for dead and at the mercy of a Monstrous Nightmare. Not only does the near death experience turn him from the Hunters, hunters, but he starts to respect dragons far more than he ever did before.
* IHaveToWashMyHair: Snotlout claims he has better things to do than be a witness to the Twin's twins' record breaking. When Ruffnut asks for a specific thing he is doing, he runs off without answering.
* IOweYouMyLife: Viggo's opinion of dragons improve improves immensely after a Monstrous Nightmare saves him from the crashing caverns Krogan and Johann left him in.
* ImprovisedLightningRod: Viggo uses a dagger to attract a lightning bolt, in-turn in turn getting the attention of a Skrill.



* MomentKiller: Hiccup and Astrid are having some alone time with a nice picnic only for the twin to swoop in and ruin it because they want to break some kind of record.

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* MomentKiller: Hiccup and Astrid are having some alone time with a nice picnic picnic, only for the twin twins to swoop in and ruin it because they want to break some kind of record.



* PoisonAndCureGambit: Subverted. Viggo uses this to force Hiccup into cooperation, but the Red Oleander poisoning never actually happened. As Red Oleanders are harmless to dragons like the Purple Oleanders are.

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* PoisonAndCureGambit: Subverted. Viggo uses this to force Hiccup into cooperation, but the Red Oleander poisoning never actually happened. As happened, as Red Oleanders are harmless to dragons like the Purple Oleanders are.



* YoureInsane: This is Hiccup's reaction when he learns that Viggo plans to tame a Skrill.

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* YoureInsane: This is Hiccup's reaction when he learns that Viggo plans to tame a Skrill.Skrill.

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* CallBack: Although he didn't mention it, Snotlout has several reasons why he doesn't want to be involved in Ruffnutand Tuffnut schemes.
** They once convinced him to attack Hiccup, knowing he would have been roasted alive and killed by Barf and Belch, in "The Zippleback Experience".
** They also used him as bait to lure the Catastrophic Quakens away from the Dark Deep Gronckles, knowing he might have been killed by the 3 Quakens in "Living on the Edge".
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* FlamingSword: Viggo now owns his own version of Inferno, complete with a rear hilt mounted gas release system, presumably an idea Hiccup borrows in his later versions. The pair even fight using their fire swords!

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* FlamingSword: Viggo now owns his own version of Inferno, complete with a rear hilt mounted gas release system, presumably an idea Hiccup borrows in his later versions. The pair even fight using their fire swords!swords! Judging from the color of the sword the handle is made of dragon proof metal and the blade is made of Gronckle Iron. Even when not ignited Viggo uses his new fire sword to cut through dragon proof metal.
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* PoisonAndCureGambit: Subverted. Viggo uses this to force Hiccup into cooperation, but the poisoning never actually happened.

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* PoisonAndCureGambit: Subverted. Viggo uses this to force Hiccup into cooperation, but the Red Oleander poisoning never actually happened.happened. As Red Oleanders are harmless to dragons like the Purple Oleanders are.
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** "The traitor (always) dies at the end.": Though Johann and Krogan did the real work of turning on Viggo, from their view Viggo already betrayed their cause because of his feelings for Hiccup and his narrow focus on the game.

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** "The traitor (always) dies at the end.": Though Johann and Krogan did the real work of turning on Viggo, from their view Viggo already betrayed their cause because of his feelings of respect for Hiccup and his narrow focus on the game.
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* MomentKiller: Hiccup and Astrid are having some alone time with a nice picnic only for the twin to swoop in and ruin it because they want to break some kind of record.
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* CallForward: Viggo reveals he's copied Hiccup's Inferno sword and made his own improvements to the design. Notably, all of the features Viggo's version has that Hiccup's doesn't are the features of the final version of Inferno that will be seen in How To Train Your Dragon 2, suggesting Hiccup got the ideas from Viggo.

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* CallForward: Viggo reveals that he's copied Hiccup's Inferno sword and made his own improvements to adjustments, with a retractable blade and a release mechanism for Zippleback gas. It clearly resembles the design. Notably, all of the features Viggo's version has that Hiccup's doesn't are the features of the final completed version of Inferno that will be seen in How To Train Your Dragon 2, suggesting Hiccup got possesses in [[WesternAnimation/HowToTrainYourDragon2 the ideas from Viggo.second film]], implying that Hiccup's final design was inspired by Viggo and was a tribute to his sacrifice.



* {{Foreshadowing}}: Viggo reveals to Hiccup that Krogan does not work for Johann, but a "mysterious buyer from the north."

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Viggo reveals to Hiccup that Krogan does not work for Johann, but a "mysterious buyer from the north."
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* CallForward: Viggo reveals he's copied Hiccup's Inferno sword and made his own improvements to the design. Notably, all of the features Viggo's version has that Hiccup's doesn't are the features of the final version of Inferno that will be seen in How To Train Your Dragon 2, suggesting Hiccup got the ideas from Viggo.
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* ChekovsGunman: After Hiccup and Toothless are quickly captured by Johann when escaping from the cave, the twins' record-setting comes in handy for BigDamnHeroes.

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* ChekovsGunman: ChekhovsGunman: After Hiccup and Toothless are quickly captured by Johann when escaping from the cave, the twins' record-setting comes in handy for BigDamnHeroes.
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* ChekovsGunmen: After Hiccup and Toothless are quickly captured by Johann when escaping from the cave, the twins' record-setting comes in handy for BigDamnHeroes.

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* ChekovsGunmen: ChekovsGunman: After Hiccup and Toothless are quickly captured by Johann when escaping from the cave, the twins' record-setting comes in handy for BigDamnHeroes.

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* ChekovsGunmen: After Hiccup and Toothless are quickly captured by Johann when escaping from the cave, the twins' record-setting comes in handy for BigDamnHeroes.



* PoisonAndCureGambit: Subverted. It's used by Viggo to force Hiccup into cooperation, but the poisoning never actually happened.

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* PoisonAndCureGambit: Subverted. It's used by Viggo uses this to force Hiccup into cooperation, but the poisoning never actually happened.



** "The traitor (always) dies at the end.": Though Johann and Krogan did the real work of turning on Viggo, from their view Viggo already betrayed their cause because of his feelings for Hiccup and his narrow focus on the game.
** The real-life symbolism of overturned game pieces on a board often brings home their "sacrifice" from the other "enemy" side (especially if they have checkmated). Aside from the obvious sacrifice on Viggo's part, it also brings the series-long "game" between Viggo and Hiccup to a close on bittersweet terms.



* WorthyOpponent: The riders all regard Viggo as this when Hiccup tells them about what happened to him.

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** Similarly, Viggo undergoes a HeelFaceRevolvingDoor plot when teaming up with Hiccup [[Film/ThorRagnarok against Krogan and Johann,]] [[RedemptionEqualsDeath paying for it]] [[Film/AvengersInfinityWar with his life.]]
* WorthyOpponent: The riders all regard Viggo as this when Hiccup tells them about what happened to him.
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* RuleOfSymbolism: Hiccup leaves the Maces and Talons game piece Viggo gave him turned on its side on the board, leaving a few interpretations open:


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* WorthyOpponent: The riders all regard Viggo as this when Hiccup tells them about what happened to him.

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* FriendshipTrinket: Viggo gives Hiccup a Maces and Talons piece to remember him by before his HeroicSacrifice.



* SelfServingMemory: Krogan rattles off a list of reasons Viggo should hate Hiccup... except Hiccup's not responsible for ''anything'' Krogan accuses him of:

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* SelfServingMemory: Krogan rattles off a list of reasons Viggo should hate Hiccup... except Hiccup's not responsible for ''anything'' ''any'' of the events Krogan accuses him of:



* YoureInsane: This is Hiccup's reaction when he sees Viggo plans on trying to tame a Skrill.

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* YoureInsane: This is Hiccup's reaction when he sees learns that Viggo plans on trying to tame a Skrill.
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After Viggo is betrayed by Krogan and Johann, he seeks out Hiccup to get his revenge. Naturally, Hiccup trusts Viggo about as much as he trust Johann at this point, so Viggo resorts to his usual tactics to get Hiccup's aid.

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After Viggo is betrayed by Krogan and Johann, he seeks out Hiccup to get his revenge. Naturally, Hiccup trusts Viggo about as much as he trust trusts Johann at this point, so Viggo resorts to his usual tactics to get Hiccup's aid.
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* PoisonAndCureGambit: Subverted. It's used by Viggo to force Hiccup into cooperation, but the poisoning never actually happened.
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** Viggo also warns Hiccup, "You are too good, too pure, too innocent, which will get you or someone you love killed." He seems to be predicting the events of the second film, where Hiccup's problems are at least partially due to his WideEyedIdealist-insistence that he can convince Drago to change.
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* ArtisticLicenseBiology: At the very least, Viggo's hand should have been burnt to a crisp when the dagger was holding was struck by the Skrill's lightning bolt.

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* ArtisticLicenseBiology: At the very least, Viggo's hand should have been burnt to a crisp when the dagger he was holding was struck by the Skrill's lightning bolt.



* WholePlotReference: Viggo's plan is identical to Thor's and Loki's in ''Film/ThorTheDarkWorld''. He even quotes Loki when "betrays" Hiccup by saying, "I've brought you a gift."

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* WholePlotReference: Viggo's plan is identical to Thor's and Loki's in ''Film/ThorTheDarkWorld''. He Viggo even quotes Loki when he "betrays" Hiccup by saying, "I've brought you a gift."

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* ArtisticLicenseBiology: At the very least, Viggo's hand should have been burnt to a crisp when the dagger was holding was struck by the Skrill's lightning bolt.



* DeliberateValuesDissonance: To a real Viking in the ancient Nordic world, dying in battle would be the happiest ending he could ask for.



* ImprovisedLightningRod: Viggo uses one of his swords to attract a lightning bolt, in-turn getting the attention of a Skrill.

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* ImprovisedLightningRod: Viggo uses one of his swords a dagger to attract a lightning bolt, in-turn getting the attention of a Skrill.



** "... and decimated your empire!" -- If anyone can be held responsible for that, it's Ryker, who took over the hunters and began attacking the archipelago with the Shellfire; all Hiccup and the riders did was defend their victims, with Viggo's help.

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** "... and decimated your empire!" -- If anyone can be held responsible for that, it's Ryker, who took over the hunters and began attacking the archipelago with the Shellfire; all Hiccup and the riders did was defend their victims, with Viggo's help.help.
* ShaggyDogStory: The most tragic part of the story is that no one gains anything. Viggo's and Hiccup's goal of getting the Dragon Eye and lenses and ruining Johann's and Krogan's partnership completely fails. The only thing Viggo's sacrifice accomplishes is saving Hiccup, but he would never have been in danger in the first place if it hadn't been for Viggo. Aside from inspiration for improving Inferno, Hiccup and the riders are no better off than they were before Viggo's death.
* WholePlotReference: Viggo's plan is identical to Thor's and Loki's in ''Film/ThorTheDarkWorld''. He even quotes Loki when "betrays" Hiccup by saying, "I've brought you a gift."
* YoureInsane: This is Hiccup's reaction when he sees Viggo plans on trying to tame a Skrill.

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* FlamingSword: He now owns his own version of Inferno, complete with a rear hilt mounted gas release system, presumably an idea Hiccup borrows in his later versions. The pair even fight using their fire swords!

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* FlamingSword: He Viggo now owns his own version of Inferno, complete with a rear hilt mounted gas release system, presumably an idea Hiccup borrows in his later versions. The pair even fight using their fire swords!



* SchmuckBait: When Hiccup receives a letter from his father saying come alone to where a new dragon eye lens might be, it does not take the gang very long to smell a trap waiting for him. While Hiccup does not exactly trust it himself, he decides that the risk that it ''is'' Stoick with a new lens was worth it.

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* SchmuckBait: When Hiccup receives a letter from his father saying come alone to where a new dragon eye lens might be, it does not take the gang very long to smell a trap waiting for him. While Hiccup does not exactly trust it himself, he decides that the risk that it ''is'' Stoick with a new lens was worth it.it.
* SelfServingMemory: Krogan rattles off a list of reasons Viggo should hate Hiccup... except Hiccup's not responsible for ''anything'' Krogan accuses him of:
** "He scarred your face..." -- This, of course, is entirely Viggo's own fault.
** "... destroyed your brother..." -- Ryker was eaten by the Submaripper. If any human can take credit for it, it's Viggo for bringing in the Submaripper; it certainly wasn't Hiccup's idea.
** "... and decimated your empire!" -- If anyone can be held responsible for that, it's Ryker, who took over the hunters and began attacking the archipelago with the Shellfire; all Hiccup and the riders did was defend their victims, with Viggo's help.
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* AnnoyingArrows: Subverted. While the numerous arrows in his back don't stop Viggo from walking or talking, he makes it clear that he won't live past the day.
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* CryingWolf: Hiccup is understandably skeptical of Viggo's HeelFaceTurn after the [[Recap/DragonsRidersOfBerkS6E12ShellShockedPart1 last]] [[Recap/DragonsRidersOfBerkS6E13ShellShockedPart2 time]] he tried this.



* {{Foreshadowing}}: Viggo reveals to Hiccup that Krogan does not work for Johann, but a "mysterious buyer from the north."



* IHaveToWashMyHair: Snotlout claims he has better things to do than be a witness to the Twin's record breaking. When Ruffnut asks for a specific thing he is doing, he runs off without answering.
* IOweYouMyLife: Viggo's opinion of dragons improve immensely after a Monstrous Nightmare saves him from the crashing caverns Krogan and Johann left him in.
* ImprovisedLightningRod: Viggo uses one of his swords to attract a lightning bolt, in-turn getting the attention of a Skrill.
* LeaveMeAlone: Hiccup and Astrid just can't catch a break, now can they?
--> '''Hiccup:''' Finally, some alone time. \\
'''Astrid:''' No distractions, no interr--\\
'''Tuffnut:''' Incoming! [''Ruffnut, Tuffnut, Barf and Belch crash into their picnic and destroy everything.'']\\
'''Hiccup:''' Oh, for Thor's sakes, what are you guys--\\
'''Ruffnut:''' Nope, not long enough.\\
'''Tuffnut:''' What about width?\\
'''Ruffnut:''' Sorry, bro. Width and length, both too small.\\
'''Tuffnut:''' Oh, come on!



* RedemptionEqualsDeath: After performing his HeelFaceTurn, Viggo takes a half dozen arrows to the back and goes out fighting his former allies, with the aid of a Skrill he tamed.

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* RedemptionEqualsDeath: After performing his HeelFaceTurn, Viggo takes a half dozen arrows to the back and goes out fighting his former allies, with the aid of a Skrill he tamed.tamed.
* SchmuckBait: When Hiccup receives a letter from his father saying come alone to where a new dragon eye lens might be, it does not take the gang very long to smell a trap waiting for him. While Hiccup does not exactly trust it himself, he decides that the risk that it ''is'' Stoick with a new lens was worth it.
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* MortalWoundReveal: Viggo stumbles into Johann's chamber to meet Hiccup. After a short conversation, Viggo turns to the side and reveals he has numerous arrows stuck in his back.
* MotivationalLie: Viggo claims to have given Toothless a slow-acting poison so Hiccup will have to go along with his plan to get the antidote. At the end, he admits he lied about the poisonous effects of the flower.
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After Viggo is betrayed by Krogan and Johann, he seeks out Hiccup to get his revenge. Naturally, Hiccup trusts Viggo about as much as he trust Johann at this point, so Viggo resorts to his usual tactics to get Hiccup's aid.

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* FlamingSword: He now owns his own version of Inferno, complete with a rear hilt mounted gas release system, presumably an idea Hiccup borrows in his later versions. The pair even fight using their fire swords!
* HeelFaceRevolvingDoor: The episode leaves it until the last moments to reveal his true allegiance, and does a good show of having Viggo flit between the two very easily.
* HeelFaceTurn: Viggo, after being left for dead and at the mercy of a Monstrous Nightmare. Not only does the near death experience turn him from the Hunters, but he starts to respect dragons far more than he ever did before.
* RedemptionEqualsDeath: After performing his HeelFaceTurn, Viggo takes a half dozen arrows to the back and goes out fighting his former allies, with the aid of a Skrill he tamed.

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