Valheim progression guide

Valheim unlocks in a set order: beat an area's boss and its drop opens up the next area. Here's what to do in every area, step by step, and how to beat each boss.

Spoilers: this page names every area and boss. The planner only shows where you are and what's next.
  1. 1MeadowsWhere you start · boss: Eikthyrfind your feet · 6 steps
  2. 2Black ForestAfter Eikthyr · boss: The Eldercopper, tin and bronze · 6 steps
  3. 3SwampAfter The Elder · boss: Bonemassiron · 5 steps
  4. 4MountainsAfter Bonemass · boss: Modersilver and frost · 7 steps
  5. 5PlainsAfter Moder · boss: Yagluthblack metal · 8 steps
  6. 6MistlandsAfter Yagluth · boss: The Queeneitr and magic · 8 steps
  7. 7AshlandsAfter The Queen · boss: Faderflametal · 7 steps
  8. 8Deep NorthAfter Fader · boss: Kall FimbulbringerBloodgold and the final boss · 7 steps

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