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Valheim is a brutal open-world multiplayer survival game that throws players into a world of Norse mythology tasked with defeating Odin's rivals. Having originally been released in Early Access in early 2021, the game has seen updates and entire biome additions since then. Valheim features a crafting system, a procedurally generated world, and numerous creatures to defeat.
Updated on March 14, 2023: Game Rant's complete guide for Valheim, the indie open-world survival title, has been slightly updated to prepare folks for the Xbox launch. We've spruced up a couple of links, and even some of the posts included in this directory have been updated to give players the most up-to-date guides for Valheim.
Valheim was developed by Iron Gate AB and published by Coffee Stain and is currently available in Early Access via Steam. Considering how much the game has changed over time, both new and old players might have questions about certain aspects of the game. For this need, we have a complete guide for Valheim that's full of useful tips and tricks for all levels of players.
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How to Find Specific Ores, Materials, and Items
This section of the Valheim guide will go over how to locate the various ores, materials, and important items that are scattered across the world. Here, players will learn how to find copper and leather scraps as well as where to get important items such as the Swamp Key. If a player is looking for something and can't seem to find it, this list should help that Valheim fan out.
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Valheim's Ores
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Valheim's Materials
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Beginner Tips
This is the section for those just getting to grips with the world of Valheim and its different systems.
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General Tips
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How to Beat All Bosses
As of the Mistlands update, there are 6 bosses for players to come to grips with. Each one occupies its own biome and are fierce challenges for those looking to progress through the game. Here is where those players looking to learn more about summoning and defeating these creatures can come.
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Valheim's Map and Biomes, Explained
In order to master Valheim, players need to understand its world. Valheim's world is one full of different biomes that players have to discover, understand, and master. This section details some of the more challenging areas of the game as well as touches on how large the entire world is.
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How to Craft Armor, Arrows, Weapons, Tools, and Items
If there is anything more important than crafting tools in Valheim, it would be crafting items to defend oneself. The world can be quite the challenge for those players who haven't focused on building up their armor or weapons. Therefore this section is all about the important tools and items that players need to craft during a playthrough of Valheim. This list includes the various armor sets in the game as well as the long list of tools and weapons.
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Valheim's Armor and Shields
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Valheim's Bows and Arrows
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Valheim's Weapons
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Valheim's Tools and Items
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Taming Animals, Farming, and Cooking
For some Valheim players, the Viking lifestyle is much better when combined with the domestication of animals and farming. Fortunately, there are several animals that can be tamed in Valheim and a bunch of seeds that can be planted. These guides below will help players figure out how to create the Viking farm of their dreams as well as how best to feed their Viking warrior.
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Taming the Creatures of Valheim
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Farming and Fishing
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Cooking in Valheim
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Valheim Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
These general guides will be of great help to players that are just getting started in Valheim as well as those who are looking to learn even more after playing it for a while. Many elements and features in Valheim aren't explained fully to the player, so these will help any fans that have questions about early game topics and hidden features.
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In-Game Questions
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Set-up and Multiplayer Questions
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- Valheim: Best Locations For A Base & Why To Build There
