This time, we'll take a look at the most impactful weapons you can craft in Valheim. Not necessarily because of their overall potency, as a lot of them are here because of how useful they are or how quickly you can make them and progress through the game.
Best weapons you can craft in Valheim
club
- Wood x6
This is not a joke. Literally the first weapon you'll likely craft in the game, Club takes a place here due to its strength when you first enter the world of Valheim. You'll be replacing him very soon of course, but for the start of the game, he's doing wonders.
Fine wooden arch
- Fine wood x10
- Corewood x10
- Deer Hide x2
By no means the strongest arc on the market, but it is the first arc that will make you realize how broken they can be. Also, there is a certain way to craft this weapon much faster than you should, so be sure to check out our relevant guide on this.
Stag-breaking hammer
- Corewood x20
- Deer Trophy x20
- Pieces of Leather x2
A perfect weapon to craft right from the start, for breeding minor enemies such as Greydwarf creatures. They tend to attack you in a group, so 2 hits from that hammer and its AOE attack, and they're gone.
Abyssal Harpoon
- Fine wood x8
- Chitine x30
- Pieces of Leather x3
As a weapon, the Abyssal Harpoon has nothing to boast about, but what makes it a candidate for this list is its usefulness for a certain activity in the game. Hunt snakes, which are extremely sea creatures. boring, completely hampering your smooth navigation. Find out more about it, and how you can actually take advantage of this tool, right here in this guide.
Serpent Scale Shield
- Fine wood x10
- Make x4
- Serpent Scale x8
The previously mentioned weapon brings us to this one here, the Serpent Scale Shield. It can be crafted from the scales you grow from Serpents, and since that would normally be a very difficult task, the shield itself is very strong but can be crafted quite early on. It has the same potency as endgame shields, so do yourself a favor and craft this gem ASAP.
Abyssal Razor
- Fine wood x4
- Chitine x20
- Pieces of Leather x2
The second strongest dagger / knife in the game. Why not the first one featured here? Because it's a lot easier to do and it can take you right to the end of the game. Anytime you are able to craft Black Metal, it can be replaced. However, the Abyssal Razor wouldn't make it a priority, so you can save your metal for different tools.
Frost arrows
- Wood x8
- Obsidian x4
- Feathers x2
- Frozen Gland x1
Some of the most powerful arrows in the game, but what sets them apart is their ease of use and the bonus they give you over enemies. Additionally, they are an exceptional tool to have if you want to beat Bonemass with minimal effort.
Iron sledge
- Ancient Bark x10
- Make x30
- Chair d’Ymir x4
- Elite Draugr Trophy x1
The Iron Sledge is a literal upgrade for hammer users, especially if you were used to the Stagbreaker hammer. A very powerful weapon, with some necessary equipment as well. The most problematic of these would be Ymir's flesh, as he doesn't even know where this ingredient comes from. Lucky for you, we've got all the answers you need. The specific item can be purchased from the Mysterious Merchant, found in the Black Forest. Read this article here if you want to see how you can research it. Then, simply approach him and purchase the items needed to craft the Iron Sledge.
Frostner
- Ancient Bark x10
- Silver x30
- Chair d’Ymir x5
- Frozen Gland x5
Last but not the least, Frostner is a great weapon in almost every aspect. Big damage, good buffs, very good utility, and generally an easy choice for everyone. The materials needed can end up being a bit of a hassle, but it's worth it. A faithful companion of all the adventures you can experience in the world of Valheim.
There are still plenty of items and weapons you can craft in the game, many of them with higher stats than mentioned above, but these are just endgame weapons, with lots of rare ingredients. as components. Most of them are created with Black Metal, so if you really have everything you need, feel free to go for a Black Metal weapon to replace some of the weapons above. There's no doubt that the developers behind Valheim will introduce more and more weapons over time, so stay tuned for more.
Valheim is now available via Steam Early Access.
