Articles by Rebecca Jones

Iron is one of the most versatile resources in Valheim. It’s used in a huge number of crafting projects, from armour and weapon sets to tools and base building.You may be surprised, then, that you can’t get hold of any until the mid-game, and even then it’s not particularly obvious where to look for it.Read […]

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When you defeat an enemy in Valheim, there’s a chance they’ll drop a trophy.From the humblest leech to the biggest boss, your victory in battle can be commemorated with your enemy’s stuffed and mounted head. (Or occasionally some less identifiable body part.)Several trophies serve an actual purpose in game-play, but many are purely for decoration. […]

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Fishing is one of the most peaceful pursuits in Valheim. In between exploring dangerous territories and taking on bosses three times your size, it can be nice just to settle down by the water and watch the purgatorial world go by for a while.Naturally, fishing also serves a practical purpose. Fish are a key ingredient […]

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You can’t starve to death in Valheim (your character is, after all, already dead). In fact, you don’t ever have to eat at all. But though you don’t have to factor eating into your basic needs for survival, consuming the best food regularly is still extremely beneficial. Cooked recipes in particular can restore your health […]

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Lox are one of only three creatures in Valheim you can currently tame, and the only one not based on a real-world animal.This giant reptile is the size of a pachyderm, and looks like a cross between a buffalo and a Gorn from Star Trek, with what may or may not be porcupine spikes on […]

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Wolves are one of the more alarming non-supernatural enemy types in Valheim. No-one likes coming face-to-face with a fuzzy ball of snarling death unprepared.But Valheim is a great game, so of course: you can pet the dog. Taming a wolf will turn them into a faithful companion that will even fight on your side during […]

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Wild boars are a hostile creature you’ll encounter early on in Valheim. Since their aggressive behaviour can cause you problems at the start, it can be tempting to kill them on sight, especially since they drop valuable food and crafting resources.However, boars are one of three animals in Valheim that can be tamed and domesticated […]

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