ValheimWith this guide, you will know how to summon and defeat the Elder, the second boss of Valheim.
You have defeated Eikthyr, the first boss of Valheim. After crafting the stag breaker, you are now searching for the Elder, the second boss you must summon if you wish to join Valhalla.
Rewards
- Swamp Key, which unlocks the crypts in the swamp biome.
- Elder Trophy
- Elder Power
Find the Elder
The Elder is the second boss of Valheim.
You can discover the Elder's location by interacting with the runestones in the burial chambers of the Black Forest.
Preparation
With the pickaxe available after defeating Eikthyr, you will need to do a lot of mining and smelting before facing the Elder. (see Eikthyr guide)
Prepare yourself with brass armor, a quality bow, plenty of fire arrows, and healing potions if you have unlocked them. Fire damage is the best way to take down the Elder, and you will need a lot of flaming arrows. Additionally, you can try placing campfires in his summoning area, he might walk over them while chasing you and take extra fire damage.
Summon the Elder
Summon the Elder, the second boss of Valheim, by using three Ancient Seeds. These can be found by grey dwarf brutes and shamans, and by destroying grey dwarf nests. Burning three ancient seeds on the Elder's altar in the Black Forest will summon him.
Attacks
The Elder has three attacks. In melee, he stomps players with an area of effect attack, which deals damage even if he doesn't step directly on you. He also has a ranged attack where he shoots vines as projectiles. Additionally, he can summon vines from the ground around players, which will lash out and attack.
Defeat the Elder
Once the Elder is summoned, the second boss of Valheim, use the pillars in his summoning area to block incoming thorn projectiles, and step out to hit him with arrows. Move when he summons vines from the ground, and get out of their reach. Try to avoid attacking him too far into the woods, as you might attract other nearby grey dwarves or trolls. You don't need that headache, so stay near his altar during the battle.
When the Elder has been defeated, placing his trophy on the sacrificial stone will grant you a power that increases your woodcutting speed.
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