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Our complete guide to Valheim, its biomes, weapons and more

No matter what Valheim guide you're looking for, we've got all the bases covered. This is our extensive collection of everything you will ever need to know about playing the game.Walheimand Viking survival after death. From the world's best seeds to the strongestArmas Valheimand durable armor, we're here to guide you through every aspect of this game that might be giving you trouble. Whether it's a badass boss or those pesky Seekers in the Mistlands you have your doubts about, we've really scoured the game for you and found the goods.
Whether you want to start a boar farm or just want to know how to activate cheats, here's the only complete Valheim guide you'll ever need.
Tips for Beginners
Getting started is our basisValheim TipsArticle that should be the first guide you read before even starting the game. This covers all the things you might not know about the game, including a bunch of little tricks you can't learn until you've played this long, allowing you to incorporate them into your game from the start.
Cheats and console commands
Few games have real gimmicks these days, but Valheim is the exception to the rule. Thanks to the use of console commands, you can activate a real cheat mode, including things like god mode, revealing the entire map, self-healing, increasing your abilities, and much more. Just check ourFraudes de ValheimGuide to learn all phrases to use.
best seeds in the world
Like most other procedurally generated games, Valheim uses "seeds" to determine how it spawns as you explore. This means if you find a particularly good seed and want to share it, other players can just type in the same string of characters to get your world. So our guide toValheim SamiHere are some great worlds to play in to start your journey.
Versões PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X und Switch
As always when a game unexpectedly becomes incredibly popular, people will want to play it on their specific platform if they don't have the exclusive platform(s).
Although it started out as a PC-only title, it's official:Valheim game passis on the way, which means you'll be able to play the game on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X in the near future. Whether it will come to PS5 or Switch is another matter entirely, so keep an eye on this space for updates.
Biomes and the order in which you should explore them
Just like Minecraft, Valheim has many biomes around the world, each offering something new. OValheimer Biomassare more progressive as you'll be able to fight tougher enemies, find new resources, and defeat tougher bosses as you venture into each one. Check out our guide for everything you need to know.
How to obtain and update a workbench
One of the first things you have to do is build a workbench, but how exactly do you go about it? How do you cover it so it can actually be used? like youTo updatethe workbench to build bigger and better things? OurWalheim benchGuide explains everything so you can start building a base and upgrading your tools.
Wrap your head aroundRepair ValheimThe mechanics aren't that easy at first until you get the hang of how it works. Repairing your tools and buildings is a crucial element of Valheim - especially when a troll comes and throws rocks at your base - so read our guide to understand how it works.
How to get the Thunder Stone and the Obliterator
You may not have heard of it, but the Obliterator is a very important Valheim station. It's used for zapping stuff, so it's basically your trash can. You need very specific materials to get it, like the Thunder Stone. If you need help finding and craftingValheim Thunderstone and Obliterator,Here's how to do it.
Where can I find the dealer?
There is a trader in Valheim and his name is Haldor but unfortunately he can be quite elusive. find theMerchant of ValheimIt takes a lot of luck as his spawn is essentially random, but there are a few things you need to know about where he might be before you start looking, and that's where our guide will come in handy.
Crafting progress explained
Although Valheim is a procedurally generated open-world game, it actually has an unwritten progression sequence. OurValheim crafting progressGuide is the perfect companion for new players wondering where to go or what to do next, as it lists the main resources you can get to advance in the game and keep defeating the five bosses.
The best weapons to kill trolls and draugr
You can craft all kinds of weapons like a crafty viking, but what are thoseThe best Valheim weapons? Whether you want to wield an Atgeir or an axe, this ranking of the best melee and ranged weapons in Valheim has everything you need to know about which ones to prioritize.
Best armor to defend against enemies
They say defense is the best form of attack, so along with the best weapons, you need to make sure you have thembest Valheim-Rüstung. Troll armor can be crafted fairly early in the game, but is it still worth using the buffs for things like bronze, iron, and wolves? Read our guide to find out.
How to tame wild boar
If you enjoy being an animal whisperer, you can befriend wild boars (and other animals) and start an animal farm in Valheim. Hopefully less dystopian than the novel, mind you. It takes a lot of patience, so if you're looking to get some animals on your side, check out our guidehow to tame wild boar in valheim, which also includes details on wolves and loxes.
how to plant seeds
Besides the above world generation seeds, you can also get the other type of seeds that you plant in the ground in Valheim. Farming is an important part of the game for a consistent food source, but even if you find carrot seeds fairly early on, you won't be able to plant them right away. Here's everything you need to knowhow to plant seeds in valheim.
Flint and where to find it
pederneira ValheimIt's one of those resources that you need throughout the game, but while not particularly difficult, it can be frustratingly time-consuming to collect. From the start, however, you'll need to know exactly where to find flint in Valheim, so check out our guide to find out.
Where to find barley and flax
These are two features you won't need until a bit later in the game, but when the option comes up you probably have no idea where to look. So there is oursValheimer barley and flaxGuide, as the pair can mostly be found next to each other despite very different uses.
Flesh of Ymir and what is it for?
You will first see Ymir Flesh when you encounter the aforementioned merchant in Valheim, because he has it for sale in his hideout. You don't get any information on what exactlyValheim Ymir CarneIt's what you think, and if the coins are worth flipping, our guide will help with all the uses Ymir Flesh has and whether or not it's worth buying.
Silver and how to mine it
Silver is one of the most difficult resources to obtain in Valheim, in no small part because it can only be found in mountain biomes. When you finally get on the stage where you can comeValheim spoke, our guide will help you find it, including how to use Wishbone.
Once you have enough silver and have completed the mountain biome,Valheim Black Metalshould be the next target. This is currently the strongest material in the game and can be used to craft very powerful weapons. Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about it.
How to Summon and Defeat the Elder
Now we are with the bosses. The game's second boss is the first you may have to contend with, so our guide toValheim Elderexplains how to summon it, how to defeat it, the power you gain from defeating it, and more.
How to summon and defeat Bonemass
Bonemass is the third boss in the game that can be found in the swamp biome. This is where the game starts to get seriously difficult, and that's why you should consult oursValheim bone massGuide detailing how to summon and kill it once you have enough equipment.
How to defeat Valheim Seekers
These ugly insect creatures pack a punch and the Mistlands are full of them. Here's everything you need to defeatSeeker of Valheimfast and easy. You can even use them to collect loot, which we cover in our guide.
How to summon and defeat Moder
Boss number four, Moder, is tough. This is the boss of the mountains and by this point you will spend countless hours in Valheim preparing for this battle against a giant dragon. To help summon and defeat themMother WalheimBoss, our guide has everything you need.
How to Summon and Defeat the Queen
The Queen is the great head of theValheim Nebelland, and if you're having trouble defeating them, we've got everything you need to knowdefeated Queen Valheim. She's a big disgusting bug, but don't let that put you off. There is much more you need to know if you want to put an end to this pest for good.
How to summon and defeat Yagluth
Don't worry if you tried to hit him and didn't succeed. Our guide to finding andValheim defeated Yagluthwill have you cracking your brittle bones in no time. He's the game's really big bad boss, so you'll need to keep your wits about you for this one.
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Give me a game and I'll write every how-to I can or I'll die trying. When I'm not busy with a guide writing game, I'm running around the track in F1, hurling balls at my phone in Pokemon Go, pretending I know what I'm doing in Football Manager, or clicking Heads Brave.
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- Marloes Valentina Stella
- Jasmine Gould-WilsonTeamautor, GamesRadar+
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