Valheim: How To Find And Mine Iron?

Valheim Iron is a vital resource for players who want to become stronger and take on more formidable enemies and dungeons. Not only is it used to create some powerful gear like weapons, armor, and shields, but it is also used in constructing defensive structures and crafting workbenches.

But unlike most games, getting your hands on a material like this is not simply a matter of going to a location and mining as necessary. So this guide will show you how to get your hands on some iron as soon as possible.

Iron In Valheim

Players cannot begin acquiring iron in the game until they have summoned and defeated The Elder, which is the second boss in the game. And because the journey to reach this boss is actually quite long, we will assume that players have already done this for the sake of convenience.

Once The Elder is killed in Valheim, it will drop a unique item known as the ‘Swamp Key.’ This item will give you access to the locations that contain iron, so remember to keep it in your inventory moving forward.

How To Find Iron

To find iron in Valheim’s swamp biomes and Sunken Crypts:

1. Explore swamp biomes, which are typically near black forest biomes or as isolated islands. Look for dark, cloudy areas on the world map.
2. Inside the swamp biome, you’ll come across Sunken Crypts, which are illuminated by glowing green torches.
3. Ensure you have the ‘Swamp Key’ in your inventory to enter these crypts.
4. Once inside, navigate through the dark and musty areas filled with Muddy Scrap Piles, giant dirt mounds blocking pathways.
5. Use a pickaxe to mine the Muddy Scrap Piles, which will drop ‘Scrap Iron’ when cleared.
6. Keep in mind that the amount of Scrap Iron you gather in each run is random due to procedural generation.
7. Be prepared to face enemies in the crypts, and progress may be limited if you encounter particularly challenging foes.

Explore, mine, and clear Muddy Scrap Piles to collect the valuable Scrap Iron you need for crafting in Valheim

Smelting Iron

In order to be able to use Scarp Iron in crafting, players will first have to convert it into usable ingots or bars. To do this, they need to craft two pieces of equipment, the Charcoal Kiln, and the Smelter.

With 20 Stone and 5 Surtling Cores, a modest Charcoal kiln can be constructed at your base. Feeding wood into this gives players back an equal amount of Coal, which can then be used to fuel crafting stations like the Smelter.

Next, a Smelter requires the same 20 Stone and 5 Surtling Cores to build. Putting Scrap Iron into this and some Coal will cause pure Iron to pop out. This can now be used to craft everything you require.

Craftable Items Using Iron

In Valheim, iron is a paramount resource for crafting superior weaponry and armor. Venturing into the game’s more challenging biomes becomes daunting without the strength and protection of iron-made gear.

Furthermore, iron finds its utility in various other creations within the game, making it an essential component. The Valheim world offers an extensive array of crafting possibilities using iron, comprising more than 145 items, encompassing not only armor and weapons but also an assortment of structures and tools.

This versatile material truly shapes the player’s journey and survival in the game, adding depth and excitement to the Valheim experience. The following is a list of items that can be crafted using iron: