Valheim Guides
Starting routes, progression and the decisions that shape a run.
Beehives and Honey
Bring a Queen bee home, build a working Beehive, and keep its Honey storage from filling up before your next brewing trip.
Read guideDeath and Corpse Recovery
Use the map marker, a small recovery kit, food, cover, and the Corpse Run buff to retrieve a grave before repeated deaths turn one mistake into a lost expedition.
Read guideEikthyr
Find Eikthyr's altar, bring two Deer Trophies, beat the Meadows boss with a simple prepared kit, and turn Hard Antlers into your first pickaxe.
Read guideGetting Started
Build a small working Meadows base, keep three foods active, prepare for Eikthyr, and open the Black Forest without an aimless first week.
Read guideReturning to Valheim
Keep your old world, check achievement eligibility, and avoid the current crossplay and item-stand problems before joining friends.
Read guideThe Elder
Find The Elder's altar, collect three Ancient Seeds, prepare a safe Black Forest boss route, and use the Swamp Key to open Sunken Crypts.
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