Progression

The Black Forest is your first challenging biome. Look for burial chambers to find surtling cores. Set up a mining operation for copper and tin to craft bronze. Be cautious of trolls, but they provide valuable hide for armor.

Key Resources

• Copper - Large deposits found on the surface
• Tin - Small deposits near water
• Bronze - Alloy of Copper and Tin (2:1 ratio)
• Core Wood - From Pine trees
• Fine Wood - From Birch and Oak trees (requires Bronze Axe)
• Surtling Cores - Found in Burial Chambers
• Ruby, Amber, Pearls - Treasure in Burial Chambers

Important Structures

• Burial Chambers - Underground dungeons with valuable resources
• Troll Caves - Home to Trolls with possible treasure
• Abandoned Buildings - May contain items or resting areas

Boss: The Elder

The Elder is the second boss. To locate him, find runestones in Burial Chambers that will mark his altar on your map. You'll need 3 Ancient Seeds to summon him, which drop from Greydwarf Brutes and Shamans.

Preparation:

• Craft full Bronze Armor if possible
• Bring Fire Arrows (200+) and a Fine Bow
• Create a Stagbreaker for dealing with adds
• Eat high-quality food like Cooked Meat, Sausages, and Carrot Soup

Strategy:

The Elder attacks with stomps, vine attacks, and summoning roots. Use nearby pillars for cover from his ranged attacks. Fire arrows are effective against him. Keep moving to avoid his stomp attack. After defeating him, you'll receive the Swamp Key, which allows access to Sunken Crypts in the Swamp biome.

Dangers and Preparation

The Ocean is a vast biome with unique challenges and encounters. Before venturing out, ensure you have:

• A Karve or Longship (Karve requires Fine Wood, Bronze Nails, Deer Hide, and Resin)
• Food with high stamina values for swimming if needed
• Poison resistance mead for Serpent encounters
• Frost resistance mead when sailing near Mountain biomes
• Fishing rod and bait to catch fish

Key Resources

• Fish - Catch with a fishing rod in different ocean depths
• Serpent Scales - Dropped by Serpents, used for the Shield
• Serpent Meat - Excellent food source, cooked at a cooking station
• Chitin - Found on Leviathans (swimming islands), used for Abyssal items
• Treasures - Sometimes found in shipwrecks or on small islands

Important Encounters

• Serpents - Dangerous sea monsters, more common at night and during storms
• Leviathans - Large creatures that appear as small islands, source of Chitin
• Trader (Haldor) - Can sometimes be found on islands in the ocean
• Shipwrecks - May contain valuable resources or items
• Small Islands - Can contain valuable resources, abandoned structures, or even a portal hub

Exploration Tips

Ocean exploration is challenging but rewarding. Here are some tips for successful voyages:

• Always check wind direction before setting sail (shown by white arrow on minimap)
• Pack materials for emergency portal construction (Fine Wood, Greydwarf Eyes, Surtling Cores)
• When encountering a Serpent, decide whether to fight or flee based on your equipment
• To hunt Serpents effectively, harpoon them and drag them to shore
• Leviathans will submerge after mining them for some time, so work quickly
• Mark interesting locations and potential bases on your map
• Watch for the "ground is shaking" message that indicates a Leviathan is about to submerge

Sailing Controls

• W/S - Forward/Backward
• A/D - Turn left/right
• Shift + W/S/A/D - Paddle (slow movement regardless of wind)
• Lower right rudder UI - Control sail height (impacts speed based on wind direction)

Dangers and Preparation

The Swamp is a dangerous biome with constant rain, poisonous enemies, and limited visibility. Before entering, ensure you have:

• Full Bronze armor or Troll hide armor at minimum
• Poison resistance mead (honey + thistle + ooze + coal)
• A mace or blunt weapon for fighting Blobs and Skeletons
• Plenty of food and healing mead

Key Resources

• Iron Scrap - Found in Muddy Scrap Piles inside Sunken Crypts
• Ancient Bark - From Ancient Trees
• Withered Bone - From Skeletons and piles
• Guck - Green substance on trees, used for fermenting
• Chain - Drops from Wraiths
• Turnip Seeds - Found in the Swamp, can be cultivated
• Yellow Mushrooms - Inside Sunken Crypts

Sunken Crypts

These are the primary dungeons in the Swamp, requiring the Swamp Key from defeating The Elder. Inside you'll find:

• Muddy Scrap Piles containing Iron Scrap
• Withered Bones and Skeletons
• Yellow Mushrooms growing on the walls
• Surtling Cores and other treasures
• Occasionally, Bonemass location markers

Boss: Bonemass

Bonemass is the third boss of Valheim. Locate his altar using runestones found in Sunken Crypts. You'll need 10 Withered Bones to summon him.

Preparation:

• Craft a full set of Iron Armor
• Create an Iron Mace (crucial as Bonemass is weak to blunt damage)
• Bring multiple Poison Resistance meads (3-4 minimum)
• Take the best food possible (Sausages, Turnip Stew, Cooked Meat)
• Set up a forward base with a portal nearby but not too close

Strategy:

Bonemass attacks with poison clouds, summons skeletons and blobs, and does melee attacks. Keep moving to avoid poison clouds. Use your Iron Mace for main damage. Focus on adds when they appear. Ranged attacks are nearly useless against him. After defeating him, you'll get the Wishbone, which helps locate Silver in the Mountains and buried treasure.

Surviving the Cold

The Mountains biome introduces the cold effect, which will damage you over time without proper protection. To survive, you need either:

• Frost Resistance Mead (honey + thistle + bloodbag + greydwarf eye)
• Wolf Fur Armor (requires Silver)

Key Resources

• Silver - Found underground, requires Wishbone to locate
• Wolf Pelts - From Wolves
• Freezing Glands - From Drakes
• Wolf Fangs - From Wolves
• Dragon Eggs - Found at summoning circles
• Obsidian - Mined from deposits
• Crystal - Mined from glowing deposits
• Onion Seeds - Found in Frost Caves

Frost Caves

Frost Caves are dungeons found in the Mountains, containing:

• Fenris armor fragments
• Fenrir claws and fangs
• Red Jute (for decorations)
• Onion Seeds
• Various treasure

Boss: Moder

Moder is the fourth boss of Valheim. To find her altar, look for runestones in Mountain structures. You'll need 3 Dragon Eggs to summon her, which are heavy and cannot be taken through portals.

Preparation:

• Craft full Wolf or Padded Armor
• Create a Draugr Fang bow with Frost or Obsidian Arrows
• Bring a Silver Shield and Silver Sword
• Take the best food available (Lox Meat, Wolf Meat, Onion Soup)
• Have Frost Resistance Mead if not using Wolf Armor

Strategy:

Moder alternates between flying and ground phases. When flying, she shoots ice projectiles - use terrain for cover. When grounded, she does physical attacks - good time to use melee weapons. Her ice attacks cause freezing, lowering your stamina. Use the Draugr Fang bow when she's flying. After defeating her, you'll get Dragon Tears, which enable the creation of the Artisan Table needed for Plains progression.

Dangers and Preparation

The Plains biome looks peaceful but contains some of the deadliest enemies in the game. Prepare thoroughly with:

• Full Wolf or Padded Armor (ideally Padded)
• Blackmetal or Silver weapons
• High-tier bow and arrows
• The best food available
• Health potions and stamina meads

Key Enemies

• Fulings - Goblin-like creatures with high damage
• Fuling Berserkers - Larger Fulings with devastating attacks
• Fuling Shamans - Cast fire spells and summon stars
• Deathsquitos - Fast flying insects with deadly sting
• Lox - Large beasts that can be tamed

Key Resources

• Barley and Flax - Found in Fuling villages, can be cultivated
• Black Metal Scrap - Dropped by Fulings
• Lox Meat and Pelts - From Lox
• Needle - From Deathsquitos
• Tar - Found in tar pits, used for building
• Fuling Totems - From Fuling Berserkers, needed for boss summon

Fuling Villages

These settlements contain valuable resources but are heavily guarded:

• Barley and Flax fields
• Buildings with chests containing coins and valuables
• Spinning wheels and other unique items
• Fuling Totems on special altars

Boss: Yagluth

Yagluth is the fifth boss. His altar can be found in the Plains biome, usually marked by massive stone fingers. You'll need 5 Fuling Totems to summon him.

Preparation:

• Full Padded Armor
• Blackmetal weapons
• Fire Resistance Mead
• The best food available (Lox Meat Pie, Blood Pudding, Fish Wraps)
• Frost Arrows (300+) as Yagluth is weak to frost

Strategy:

Yagluth has three main attacks: a fire breath, a meteor strike, and a punch. The fire breath leaves a trail of fire on the ground - keep moving to avoid it. For the meteor strike, watch for glowing areas on the ground and move away. Keep your distance and use Frost Arrows for maximum damage. After defeating him, you'll receive Yagluth's trophy which provides resistance to elemental damage when hung at the sacrificial stones.

Navigation and Light

The Mistlands is a dark, fog-filled biome with limited visibility. Light sources are crucial:

• Wisp Torches (require Wisp essence)
• Wisp Fountains (permanent light sources)
• Dvergr items (provide light)

Key Resources

• Black Metal Scraps - From Seekers
• Yggdrasil Wood - Unique wood type in Mistlands
• Refined Eitr - Crafted substance for magic items
• Soft Tissue - From various Mistland creatures
• Dvergr items - Found in Dvergr structures
• Sealbreaker fragments - Needed for summoning the Queen

Infested Mines

These dungeons contain valuable resources but are guarded by dangerous enemies:

• Black Cores (essential for crafting)
• Dvergr extractors and items
• Ancient knowledge and recipes
• Sealbreaker fragments

Boss: The Queen

The Queen is the sixth boss of Valheim. Her altar is located in the Mistlands. You'll need 9 Sealbreaker fragments to summon her.

Preparation:

• Craft the best Mistlands armor available
• Create magic staffs and weapons
• Bring multiple healing and Eitr potions
• Take the best food available
• Set up a forward base with a portal

Strategy:

The Queen has various attacks including spawning minions, area of effect attacks, and powerful magic. Keep moving to avoid her attacks and deal with spawned minions quickly. Magic weapons are effective against her. After defeating her, you'll receive the Queen's trophy which provides a significant boost when hung at the sacrificial stones.

Dangers and Preparation

The Ashlands is a molten hellscape biome located in the southernmost part of the world. It's a fiery realm with unique challenges and dangers:

• The water surrounding the Ashlands is boiling and will destroy wooden ships
• Cinder rain damages structures unless protected by Shield generators
• Fire spreads quickly between wooden structures
• Powerful enemies including the Charred undead army

Before venturing to the Ashlands, make sure you have:

• A Drakkar ship (available after defeating The Queen)
• The strongest armor available from the Mistlands
• High-tier weapons and plenty of ammunition
• Fire resistance potions if available
• Materials to build a Shield generator for your base

Key Resources

• Flametal Ore - A high-tier mineral unique to the Ashlands
• Ashwood - Special wood type found in this biome
• Charred Bone - Collected from various enemies
• Sulfur - Used in crafting and building
• Asksvin parts - Including skull, ribcage, pelvis, and hide
• Celestial Feather - Rare drop from Fallen Valkyries
• Proustite Powder - Rare mineral
• Molten Core - Essential for high-tier crafting

Important Structures

• Charred Fortress - Large fortified structures with valuable loot
• Putrid Hole - Dungeon containing various resources
• Tomb of Lord Reto - Home to the miniboss
• Monument of Torment - Spawns enemies
• Ashlands Ruins - Contains various treasures
• Dvergr Charred Tower Ruins - Former Dvergr settlements

Notable Creatures

• Charred - Various types including Warriors, Marksmen, Warlocks, and Twitchers
• Fallen Valkyrie - Powerful winged enemies
• Asksvin - Large skeletal creatures
• Morgen - Dangerous foes with unique attacks
• Volture - Flying enemies
• Bonemaw Serpent - Dangerous creature
• Ashlands Dvergr - Neutral unless provoked

Bosses

Miniboss: Lord Reto

Lord Reto is a challenging miniboss found in his tomb. Defeating him provides valuable resources and is a good preparation for facing Fader.

Boss: Fader

Fader is the main boss of the Ashlands. To summon and defeat him:

• Collect the necessary ritual items including Dyrnwyn fragments
• Bring your best weapons and armor from previous progression
• Use fire resistance if available
• After defeating him, you'll receive the Fader relic and other valuable rewards

Crop Cultivation

Farming is essential for a steady food supply and brewing ingredients. Here's how to establish your farm:

Getting Started:

• Craft a Cultivator (5 Core Wood, 5 Bronze)
• Find a flat area near your base with good lighting
• Use the Cultivator to prepare soil (creates darker patches of farmable dirt)

Available Crops By Progression:

• Carrot Seeds - Found in Black Forest
• Turnip Seeds - Found in Swamp
• Onion Seeds - Found in Mountain Caves
• Barley - Found in Plains (Fuling villages)
• Flax - Found in Plains (Fuling villages)

Farming Tips:

• Crops need space - plant them at least 1m apart
• Crops don't need water but do need adequate lighting
• Build fences to protect crops from enemies and wandering boars
• One harvest typically yields 2-3 seeds in addition to the crop
• Store seeds in chests for future planting

Beekeeping

Honey is an essential ingredient for mead bases, which are used to create various potions.

Getting Started:

• Find beehives in abandoned buildings
• Destroy the hive (ranged weapons recommended) to have a chance of obtaining a Queen Bee
• Craft a Beehive (10 Wood, 1 Queen Bee)
• Place the Beehive in an open area (needs at least 2m clearance around it)

Beekeeping Tips:

• Check if the bees are happy ("The bees are happy" message when hovering)
• Beehives don't function during rain
• Each hive produces 4 honey approximately every 20 minutes (game time)
• Honey doesn't need to be harvested immediately - it accumulates

Taming Boars

Boars are the easiest animals to tame and provide a renewable source of leather scraps and meat.

How to Tame Boars:

• Build a pen with at least 2m high walls (stake walls work well)
• Lure wild boars into the pen or use the Harpoon to drag them
• Drop food (berries, mushrooms, carrots) near them
• Back away - they won't eat if you're too close
• Wait for the taming process (shown as yellow stars) to complete
• Feed two tamed boars to breed them (they must have full health)

Tips for Boar Farming:

• They startle easily - avoid sudden movements and equipping torches
• Each food item advances taming by about 10%
• 1★ and 2★ boars provide more materials when harvested
• Keep at least two boars alive for continued breeding

Taming Wolves

Wolves can be tamed to provide protection and a source of wolf pelts.

How to Tame Wolves:

• Build a pen in or near the Mountain biome
• Wolves are found in Mountains, more common at night
• Use the Harpoon to drag them into the pen
• Feed them raw meat only (any type works)
• Stay away during the taming process as they're more aggressive than boars

Tips for Wolf Breeding:

• Tamed wolves will follow you unless told to stay
• They'll attack enemies on sight
• 2★ wolves are rare but extremely valuable for breeding
• Wolf cubs grow into adults after two in-game days
• Tamed wolves don't take frost damage

Taming Lox

Lox are large creatures found in the Plains biome. They're challenging to tame but provide high-quality meat and can be ridden.

How to Tame Lox:

• Build a very sturdy pen with stone walls
• Lure or Harpoon a Lox into the pen
• Feed them Barley or Cloudberries
• The taming process takes significantly longer than boars or wolves

Tips for Lox Care:

• Tamed Lox can be fitted with a saddle for riding
• They make powerful battle mounts
• Lox meat is one of the best food sources in the game
• Breeding Lox requires significant space

Ship Types

• Raft - Basic vessel, slow but easy to craft
• Karve - Medium ship with storage, good balance of speed and maneuverability
• Longship - Large vessel with extensive cargo space and higher speed
• Drakkar - End-game vessel unlocked after defeating The Queen, can traverse boiling waters

Sailing Basics

Sailing in Valheim requires understanding wind direction and ship controls:

• Use W/S to control sail height (affects speed)
• Use A/D to steer left/right
• Press Shift to paddle (slow movement without wind)
• The ship icon in the bottom right shows wind direction
• Sailing with the wind at your back provides maximum speed
• Sailing against the wind requires tacking (zigzagging)

Ocean Hazards

• Serpents - Sea monsters that attack ships, especially at night and during storms
• Storms - Can damage ships and make steering difficult
• Leviathans - Huge passive creatures that can be mistaken for islands
• Reefs - Shallow areas that can damage your ship

Sailing Tips

• Always carry materials to repair your ship (hammer + wood)
• Create a portal near your dock for easy returns
• Store your ship in sheltered bays during storms
• Press Space to anchor your ship
• Always bring extra food and materials for emergency shelters

Structural Integrity System

Understanding how the building physics work in Valheim is crucial for advanced construction:

• Buildings must be grounded - connected to the earth or stone
• Color coding indicates structural integrity (blue → green → yellow → red)
• Stone has higher structural integrity than wood
• "Core wood" and "iron wood" are stronger than regular wood
• Vertical structures can support more weight than horizontal ones

Building Support Techniques

• Iron Beams - Add them to wood structures for significantly more stability
• Stone Pillars - Create solid foundations that reach up through buildings
• Cross-bracing - Adding diagonal supports significantly increases stability
• Buttressing - External supports that help distribute weight
• Terrain Manipulation - Use the hoe to create level building platforms

Advanced Aesthetics

• Use different wood types for visual contrast
• Incorporate stone bases with wooden upper stories
• Add decorative elements like banners, item stands, and trophies
• Create custom furniture by combining basic building pieces
• Use different roof pieces for more complex designs

Building Defense

• Construct moats around your base (enemies can't swim)
• Create elevated platforms for archers
• Use stake walls as a first defensive perimeter
• Build hidden emergency shelters
• Place workbenches strategically to prevent enemy spawns

Creating Portal Networks

Portals allow instant travel between distant locations, making exploration and resource gathering much more efficient.

Requirements:

• Surtling Cores (from the Black Forest burial chambers)
• Fine Wood (from Birch and Oak trees)
• Greydwarf Eyes
• Bronze or better tools to harvest Fine Wood

Basic Setup:

• Craft two portals (10 Fine Wood, 2 Surtling Cores, 4 Greydwarf Eyes each)
• Place them where you want to create a connection
• Give both portals the same tag name (click E to rename)
• The portals will connect automatically when they share the same tag

Portal Hub Designs

A portal hub centralizes your network for easier management:

• Circular Hub - Portals arranged in a circle with signs
• Hallway Design - Linear arrangement with room for expansion
• Tower Hub - Vertical arrangement with multiple floors
• Categorized Hub - Group portals by biome or purpose

Portal Limitations

• Certain items can't be transported through portals:
• Any ore (Copper, Tin, Iron, Silver, Black Metal, Flametal)
• Refined metals (Bronze, Iron, etc.)
• Dragon Eggs
• Some boss materials
• Portals require shelter to protect from weather damage
• Enemies may target and destroy unprotected portals

Portal Strategy Tips

• Use a consistent naming convention (e.g., "Mine1", "Swamp2")
• Carry materials for an emergency portal during explorations
• Place a "switching portal" at your base that can be renamed as needed
• Secure portals in outposts with stakes or walls
• Place a chest with portal materials near each portal for quick repairs

Rare Points of Interest

Valheim's world contains several unique locations worth seeking out:

Abandoned Structures:

• Maypole - Extremely rare structure in Meadows that provides high comfort bonus
• Stone Towers - Found in various biomes, often containing chests
• Viking Burial Grounds - Containing valuable loot and sometimes runestones
• Dragon Nests - Mountain structures where Dragon Eggs can be found
• Tar Pits - Plains locations with Growths and valuable tar

Runestones and Lore Stones

• Large stones with runes that provide lore or marking boss locations
• Some unlock recipes when read
• Vegvisir runestones mark boss locations on your map

Environmental Features

• Leviathans - Living islands in the ocean that can be mined for barnacles
• Sunken Crypts - Swamp dungeons containing iron and treasure
• Troll Caves - Black Forest caves with troll loot
• Frost Caves - Mountain caves with Fenris and wolf loot
• Infested Mines - Mistlands structures with valuable resources
• Surtling Spawners - Fire geysers in the Swamp where Surtlings spawn

World Events

Special events that can trigger randomly:

• "A foul smell from the swamp" - Draugr invasion
• "The ground is shaking" - Troll raid
• "The forest is moving" - Greydwarf attack
• "The horde is attacking" - Fuling raid
• "There's a cold wind from the mountains" - Wolf raid
• "A cold wind blows from the mountains" - Drake attack
• "The air is freezing" - Ice drake attack from Moder
• "Eikthyr rallies the creatures of the forest" - Animal raid
• "The Elder awakens" - Enhanced Greydwarf attack
• "Bonemass awakens" - Skeleton surprise
• "Yagluth awakens" - Fuling attack
• "The Queen awakens" - Seeker attack
• "You are being hunted" - Wolf hunt
• "An army of Seekers approaches" - Mistlands creatures attack

Meadows Stage (Early Game)

Weapons:

• Primary: Crude Bow with Wood Arrows
• Secondary: Flint Knife (for close combat)

Armor:

• Leather Armor (prioritize chest and legs over helmet for movement)
• Troll Hide pieces if you can get them early

Food:

• Cooked Meat (health)
• Red Mushrooms (health regen)
• Raspberries (stamina is crucial for archers)

Black Forest Stage

Weapons:

• Primary: Finewood Bow with Flint Arrows
• Secondary: Bronze Knife
• Shield: Small wooden shield (for emergencies)

Armor:

• Full Troll Hide Armor (grants sneak bonus)

Food:

• Queens Jam (stamina)
• Cooked Meat (health)
• Red Mushrooms (health regen)

Swamp Stage

Weapons:

• Primary: Huntsman Bow with Bronze/Iron Arrows
• Secondary: Iron Knife or Iron Sword

Armor:

• Root Armor (if available - excellent for archers)
• Mix of Troll Hide and Iron pieces

Food:

• Sausages
• Carrot Soup (stamina)
• Honey or Raspberry Tea

Potions:

• Poison Resistance Mead
• Stamina Mead (for longer bow engagements)

Mountain Stage

Weapons:

• Primary: Draugr Fang with Obsidian/Frost Arrows
• Secondary: Silver Sword

Armor:

• Wolf Armor (for cold resistance)
• Wolf Fur Cape (essential)

Food:

• Cooked Wolf Meat
• Carrot Soup
• Queens Jam or Honey

Potions:

• Frost Resistance Mead
• Stamina Mead

Plains Stage

Weapons:

• Primary: Draugr Fang with Needle/Frost Arrows
• Secondary: Blackmetal Knife or Sword

Armor:

• Padded Armor (full set)

Food:

• Lox Meat Pie
• Fish Wraps
• Bread or Blood Pudding (stamina)

Mistlands Stage

Weapons:

• Primary: Mistland Bow with Black Metal Arrows
• Secondary: Mistland Dagger

Armor:

• Feather Armor Set (archer specialized)

Food:

• Best Plains foods
• Mistland Soup

Early Game Build (Meadows to Mountains)

Before the Mistlands, focus on lighter armor and preparation for later magic abilities.

Weapons:

• Primary: Best available bow
• Secondary: Knife or fast one-handed weapon

Armor:

• Troll Hide Armor (lighter armor for movement)
• Root Armor when available (from Swamp)

Food:

• Focus on stamina-boosting foods
• Honey (for regeneration)

Plains Stage

Begin transitioning to a mage build by collecting resources needed for Mistlands progression.

Weapons:

• Primary: Draugr Fang Bow
• Secondary: Frostner (has magical frost damage)

Armor:

• Root Mask (if you have it)
• Lighter pieces of Padded Armor

Food:

• Blood Pudding (stamina)
• Fish Wraps
• Lighter health food (not Lox Meat Pie)

Mistlands Stage (True Mage)

Weapons (Staffs):

• Primary: Staff of Frost or Staff of Fire
• Secondary: Staff of Protection
• Utility: Telekinesis Staff

Armor:

• Eitr Robes Set (maximizes Eitr pool and regeneration)

Food:

• Mistland Soup (essential for Eitr regeneration)
• Blood Pudding
• Fish Wraps or Bread

Special Items:

• Sealbreaker (charge with Eitr for more efficient use)
• Eitr potions (keep a supply)

Strategy:

Keep distance from enemies and manage your Eitr pool carefully. Use Staff of Protection for defense and crowd control. In group play, focus on damage and supporting allies.

Meadows Stage (Early Game)

Weapons:

• Primary: Flint Knife
• Secondary: Crude Bow (for pulling enemies)

Armor:

• Leather Armor (prioritize stealth and movement)

Food:

• Cooked Meat
• Raspberries (stamina for sneaking)
• Honey

Black Forest Stage

Weapons:

• Primary: Bronze Knife (backstab bonus)
• Secondary: Finewood Bow

Armor:

• Full Troll Hide Armor (essential for sneak bonus)

Food:

• Queens Jam (stamina)
• Cooked Meat
• Neck Tail or Honey

Swamp Stage

Weapons:

• Primary: Iron Knife
• Secondary: Huntsman Bow
• Backup: Iron Mace (for blobs)

Armor:

• Root Armor (excellent for stealth)

Food:

• Sausages
• Carrot Soup (stamina)
• Honey

Potions:

• Poison Resistance Mead
• Stamina Mead

Mountain Stage

Weapons:

• Primary: Silver Knife
• Secondary: Draugr Fang Bow

Armor:

• Root Mask (keep for stealth)
• Wolf Armor (chest and legs for cold resistance)
• Wolf Fur Cape (essential)

Food:

• Wolf Meat
• Carrot Soup
• Sausages

Potions:

• Frost Resistance Mead

Plains Stage

Weapons:

• Primary: Blackmetal Knife (highest backstab multiplier)
• Secondary: Needle Arrows with Draugr Fang

Armor:

• Mix of Padded and Root pieces for balance of protection and stealth

Food:

• Blood Pudding (stamina)
• Fish Wraps
• Lox Meat Pie (for difficult areas)

Mistlands Stage

Weapons:

• Primary: Mistland Dagger
• Secondary: Mistland Bow
• Utility: Bile Bomb (for group encounters)

Armor:

• Shadow Armor Set (focused on stealth and critical hits)

Food:

• Mix of stamina-focused foods
• Mistland Soup (for special abilities)