With the Ashlands update to Valheim, you enter a merciless world full of glowing lava and dangerous enemies. This region brings new challenges.
Valheim Ashlands – How to prepare optimally
In the fiery Ashlands in Valheim, things can quickly become deadly without the right preparation. The environment and the new enemies in particular require a strategic approach.
- Fire resistance is crucial: The Ashlands are experiencing extreme temperatures. The best way to avoid heat damage is Fire resistance potionswhich you should definitely bring with you in sufficient quantities. These can either be brewed or obtained by finding rare ingredients such as Magmafish which can be specifically lured in this region.
- Upgrade equipment: The Flametal-Ore that you mine in the Ashlands is essential for crafting fire-resistant armor. These new armor sets not only offer protection from the temperatures, but also from the powerful fire giants and the undead hordes that lurk there. To mine Flametal, you need a Schwarzmetall-Spitzhacke. Note that Flametal spikes can be easily damaged and the ore veins partially sink into the ground when mined.
- Mastering new opponents: In the Ashlands you will encounter fire giants, Asksvin (strong animal-like creatures) and undead warriors who attack in groups. Use ranged weapons to keep the giants at a distance and use cover, as these enemies have heavy melee attacks. The Twitchers and Volturesflying creatures, attack from the air and require quick reactions and precision.
Resources and crafting in the Ashlands
In addition to danger, the Ashlands also offer rich loot that allows you to craft powerful weapons and armor. These new resources are essential for surviving and progressing in the later stages of the game.
- Flametal and other materials: The central element in the Ashlands is the rare Flametal-Ore. This material allows you to create a complete set of armor and weapons that have the highest damage value in the game. In addition to Flametal, you can also find Ash Wood and other rare materials such as Asksvin Skin and Charred Skull that are required for special crafting recipes.
- New crafting options: With the new resources like Sulfur and Molten Core Not only weapons, but also powerful bombs like the Basalt-Bombe These bombs are particularly effective against groups of undead. There are also new blueprints for buildings made from Ashwoodwhich is extremely resistant to the heat of the Ashlands.
- Dangers from the environment: The lava flows in the Ashlands are a constant threat. Any wooden structures you build there can catch fire and spread. Use stone and Flametal for construction to protect your base.