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Valheim Guide: How to build a Forge

Valheim Guide: How to build a Forge

The Forge is an essential structure in Valheim, needed for crafting and repairing items. Here’s our guide on how to build it.

Valheim Guide: How to build a Forge

Once you’ve built the Forge in Valheim you’ll be able to unlock several new craft recipes – including forging Bronze, as well as new weapons and armor. Here’s everything you need to know.

Unlock the Forge

To access the Forge you’ll need to beat Eikthyr, Valheim’s first boss.

You’ll need a Workbench and the following materials to build your Forge:

  • 4 x Stone
  • 4 x Coal
  • 10 x Wood
  • 6 x Copper
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Upgrading the Forge

Adding each of the following items will add a level to your Forge, up to level seven.

Forge Cooler

  • 25 x Fine Wood
  • 10 x Copper

Anvils

  • 5 x Wood
  • 2 x Bronze

Smith's Anvil

  • 5 x Wood
  • 20 x Iron

Forge Toolrack

  • 10 x Wood
  • 15 x Iron

Forge Bellows

  • 5 x Wood x5
  • 5 x Deer Hide
  • 4 x Chain

Grinding Wheel

  • 25 x Wood
  • 1 x Sharpening Stone (Requires Stonecutter)
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How to get Obsidian

Ready to craft some new arrows in Valheim? Then you're going to need plenty of Obsidian. Here’s our guide on where to find Obsidian in Valheim

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