How to make all weapons, armor, and tools in Valheim
Learn how to craft just about anything in Valheim
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Whether you’re looking to tackleValheim’s toughest bosses, find the elusivemerchant Haldor, or just stay home andbuild a better base, Valheim has a seemingly endless supply of things to see and do. Before you venture out, however, you’re going to want to make sure you’ve got the best armor, weapons, and tools available to get the job done.
Valheimis still in Early Access. Still, it’s quickly become one of thebest survival games on PCwith millions of players. Being Early Access means that the developers are actively fixing bugs and adding tons of new content regularly. We’ll be adding all of those new items as they appear in the game, so be sure to check back here from time to time to see what’s been updated!
Carry out Odin’s will
Valheim is an early access survival game that has become quickly become one of the most popular games available on Steam.
Weapons
You can’t get very far without a good weapon in Valheim. Here’s a tip — one-handed weapons pair nicely with a shield.
Bows
Bows are a great way to keep distance between you and an enemy.
Arrows
Arrows and bows go hand in hand, so make sure you have some before heading out into battle.
Armor Sets
Each piece of armor has its own stats and can be mixed and matched to your liking, but some sets provide additional buffs when worn as a complete set. Be sure to consider how you’ll be adventuring before you set out. Some armor is crafted at a workbench, while others will require you to visit a forge. Whether you’re going for aesthetics or preparing for a difficult fight, make sure you always have the right piece of armor on hand.
Rag set
This is the first tier of armor in the game. All characters start with a rag tunic equipped.
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Leather set
Leather armor is not only twice as durable as rag armor, but it provides twice the amount of armor and sports a craftable helm, making this the first proper full set of armor in the game.
Bronze set
Bronze armor recipes are unlocked the moment you pick up your first bronze bar. All bronze armor is also crafted at the forge.
Troll set
Troll armor is the first one you’ll craft in the game that’s a four-piece set and includes the Troll Cape, which is found in thecapessection below. You’ll get the recipe after collecting troll hide for the first time and can craft it at a level 3 workbench.
Iron set
Like bronze armor, iron armor is crafted at the forge. You’ll unlock iron armor recipes when you get your first iron bar, which is smelted fromscrap ironfound inthe swamp biome. Iron armor requires a level 2 forge to craft.
Wolf set
Your first Wolf Pelt or silver bar will unlock these recipes. All wolf-named pieces can be crafted at level 2 forge, while the Drake helm only requires a level 1 forge.
Padded set
Despite its cushy name, Padded armor is actually the toughest armor in the game at this time. Padded armor recipes are unlocked after crafting Linen Thread.
Capes
Capes generally add very little armor but a whole lot of style. All capes are made at the workbench. These capes are listed in order of durability.
Shields
Smaller shields won’t provide as much damage resistance as tower shields, but smaller shields allow you to parry and move around more quickly than a tower shield. These shields are listed in order of their block power and base stats when first built.
Tools
Not only can these tools be used for building and maintenance, but you can use them to do damage, too. Make sure you have at least one of these lying around at all times.
Be prepared for anything
Valheim has seen incredible success in record time, with the tiny development teamlooking to expand quicklyto meet the fast-growing demand of the game. What you see here is just the beginning of what the team is planning to add to the game. With apublished roadmapfull of incredible-looking updates and content expansions, 2021 is going to be an amazing year for all gamers who join in on the Valheim craze. Skål!
Carry out Odin’s will
Valheim is an early access survival game that has become quickly become one of the most popular games available on Steam.
Zackery Cuevas is a writer for Windows Central, Android Central, and iMore. I like playing video games, talking about video games, writing about video games, and most importantly, complaining about video games. If you’re cool, you can follow me on Twitter @Zackzackzackery.
