There’s a lot to know about in Valheim, from crafting, to survival mechanics, to combat and exploration. We’ve compiled a whole lot of guides and walkthroughs that can help lead you through the Viking world of Valheim, and even help you cheat. Below, you’ll find information about everything Valheim has to offer, to help you find Iron, create Bronze, best bosses, and craft amazing gear.
Stay tuned, as we’ll continue to update this list with more and more Valheim guides, tips, walkthroughs, and information as we discover it.
How To Create And Join Dedicated Servers
The first thing you’re going to need to do in Valheim is jump into a game world, and if you want to play with friends, you’ll probably need a dedicated server. Here’s everything about how they work.
Console Commands And Cheats
While Valheim is a game that’s all about survival, it’s also very creative, allowing you to build and customize structures and bases in a way that’s similar to games such as Minecraft. There’s no creative mode in Valheim, but if you wanted to circumvent the survival components–or just cheat in general–we’ve got a guide for that.
Beginner’s Tips And Tricks

Starting out in Valheim can be overwhelming, but these tricks will help you hit the ground running and survive in the new world.
Crafting And Armor Guides

There’s a whole lot to make in Valheim, and climbing the tech tree to make better gear and better bases is essential to staying alive. Here’s everything you need to smith metal and make yourself some awesome armor and weapons.
Animal Taming
Lots of animals attack and try to kill you in Valheim, but you can make a few friends, too. Taming and breeding animals can be a handy source of meat, and with the right animal companions, you can gain some help in combat, too.
Biome Survival Guides

Each of Valheim’s biomes is dangerous in its own way, but with these tips, you can survive and thrive as you seek out new resources.
Boss Fight Guides

All this survival, base-building, and armor-crafting in Valheim has a purpose: You’ve been sent by the god Odin to dispatch his enemies. Each biome has a boss, and each holds key items you need to access new crafting materials and technologies to keep advancing. Here’s how to take them down, either with a team or solo.
First-Person Mod
If you’re not happy with Valheim’s third-person perspective, you can use this mod to give it a bit more of a Skyrim feel and change its camera to first-person.
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