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Valheim ⚔️

Survive, build, and conquer in a Viking purgatory. From a simple lean-to to a thriving longhouse — master the meadows, survive the swamps, and challenge the Forsaken bosses.

What is Valheim?

Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. You play as a fallen Viking sent to the Tenth World, tasked with killing the Forsaken — ancient beasts that hold the secrets of the gods.

Game Features

Feature Description
🌍 Open World Procedurally generated biomes — Meadows, Black Forest, Swamp, Mountains, Plains, Mistlands, Ashlands
⚔️ Combat Melee, ranged, and magic — timed blocks, parries, and dodges
🏗️ Building Full structural physics — walls, roofs, supports, and terraforming
🛠️ Crafting Tiered workbenches, forges, and crafting stations
👥 Co-op Up to 10 players per server, shared world progression
⚡ Powers Boss kill rewards grant unique abilities

Getting Started Guide

1. First Steps

  1. Spawn in the Meadows
  2. Gather wood and stone by hand
  3. Build a basic shelter (workbench + bed + fire)
  4. Craft basic tools (axe, hammer, pickaxe)
  5. Hunt boar and deer for leather and meat

2. Progression Path

Meadows (Eikthyr) 
  → Black Forest (The Elder) 
    → Swamp (Bonemass) 
      → Mountains (Moder) 
        → Plains (Yagluth) 
          → Mistlands (Queen) 
            → Ashlands (Fader)

Each biome requires better gear, food, and preparations before venturing in.

3. Essential Crafting Stations

Station Upgrade Needed For
Workbench Tools, weapons, buildings — upgrade with chopping block, tanning rack
Forge Metal weapons, armor, tools — upgrade with anvils, coolers
Cauldron Advanced food recipes — upgrade with spice rack, butcher table
Blast Furnace Black metal, black marble processing
Windmill / Spinning Wheel Flax → linen thread

Food & Combat Tips

  • Never eat just one food — eat 3 different foods for max HP + stamina
  • HP food: Cooked meat, fish wraps, lox meat pie
  • Stamina food: berries, mushrooms, honey, bread
  • Balanced: turnip stew, wolf skewer, serpent stew
  • Parry is king — a well-timed block + parry opens enemies for bonus damage
  • Poison resist mead is mandatory before entering the Swamp

Building Tips

  • Dig a moat around your base — most enemies can't cross deep water
  • Raise ground with a hoe to create natural walls
  • Core wood poles allow taller buildings
  • Stonecutter unlocks stone buildings (more durable, fire-proof)
  • Smoke needs a chimney — build an open peak or vent

Interactive Tools

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Data from Valheim Wiki (v0.219.14).