Learn how to build your first shelter in Valheim. This guide covers gathering resources, crafting essentials like the workbench and campfire, and setting up your initial base.
Walkthrough
- 1Gather Wood by punching small trees or picking up branches, and Stone by picking up small rocks.
- 2Craft a Stone Axe to chop trees faster and defend against Greylings and Boars.
- 3Craft a Hammer. Use it to build a Workbench.
- 4Enclose the Workbench with at least two 2x2 walls and two roof pieces to make it 'covered'.
- 5Build a Bed and place it within the covered area.
- 6Build a Campfire near the Bed. Ensure it's either outdoors or has adequate ventilation for smoke. Place a roof over it to keep it lit in rain.
- 7Build Cooking Stations over the Campfire to cook meat for improved health and stamina regeneration.
- 8Sleep in the Bed to pass the night and gain rested buffs.
Tips
- Explore the coastline first to get a lay of the land before committing to a base location.
- Berry bushes and Mushrooms provide early food sources and respawn over time.
- Falling trees are a hazard; be mindful of your surroundings when chopping.
- Use the in-game map to mark points of interest.
- Consider trapping a two-star boar for later taming and breeding.
- Your first base doesn't need to be highly defensible, but proximity to the coast is good for Flint.
- Repairing items at a Workbench costs no resources.
- Food provides different bonuses: stamina (yellow fork), balanced (silver fork), or health (red fork). Balance your diet for survival.
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