Learn how to prepare for Valheim's first boss, Eikthyr. Gather resources, craft essential gear like bows and shields, and hunt boars for meat and leather scraps.
Walkthrough
- 1Start by gathering wood from small trees and stone from the ground.
- 2Craft a Stone Axe to chop trees faster and defend against Greylings and Boars.
- 3Collect Raspberries and Mushrooms for health and stamina.
- 4Craft a Hammer and build a Workbench, ensuring it's covered by walls and a roof.
- 5Build a basic shelter with a Bed and a Campfire (ensure proper ventilation or outdoor placement).
- 6Build Cooking Stations over the campfire to cook meat for better buffs.
- 7Repair items and buildings using the Hammer at the Workbench; repairs cost no resources.
- 8Gather Flint from the beach.
- 9Hunt Boars for meat and Leather scraps.
- 10If planning ranged combat, craft a Crude Bow and Wood Arrows (collect feathers from birds or trees).
- 11For melee, craft a shield to complement your weapon.
- 12Craft a Chopping Block to upgrade your weapons to level 2.
Tips
- Running the coastline early can help map the area and identify a good base location.
- Don't get too attached to your first base; expect to build temporary outposts.
- Campfires need space for smoke to escape or a roof to stay lit in rain.
- Food buffs are categorized by stamina (yellow fork), balanced (silver fork), and health (red fork). Balance them for different tasks.
- Sleeping in a bed can reduce monster spawns at night.
- Consider trapping and taming a two-star boar for future breeding.
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