Eikthyr: how to summon and beat it
Eikthyr is the first boss of Valheim, in the Meadows. Offer 2 Deer Trophy at the Mystical Altar to summon it; it has 500 health. Beating it opens the way to the Black Forest.
How to summon Eikthyr
Find the Mystical Altar in the Meadows, then offer 2 Deer Trophy at it. Everything about Deer Trophy is on its page.
- Kill DeerDeer drops 1 (50% chance).
Summon it with the console instead
spawn EikthyrSpawns Eikthyr in front of you. Needs devcommands, in single player or as the host.
Eikthyr’s health and weaknesses
- 500Health at one star
- 0Weaknesses
- 0Resisted or immune
| Damage | Eikthyr takes |
|---|
Every other damage type hits it normally.
What to bring
The best of what you can have from the start, picked from the game data. Upgrade it as far as your stations go.
Food
Together: 98 health and 57 stamina. Try other combos in the food planner.
Armor
- Leather HelmetHead · armor 2–8
- Leather TunicChest · armor 2–8
- Leather TrousersLegs · armor 2–8
- Deer Hide CapeCape · armor 1–4
Weapons
What Eikthyr drops
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eikthyr TrophyTrophy | 1 | Hang it at the Sacrificial Stones |
| Hard AntlerMaterial | 3 | — |
What its drops unlock
Eikthyr’s Forsaken power
Eikthyr
The grace of the mighty stag flows through you. Your ability to move around is improved, be it on land or in water.
- −60% run stamina
- −60% jump stamina
- −60% swim stamina
- Lasts 5 min, then 20 min before you can use it again
Hang the Eikthyr Trophy on its stone at the Sacrificial Stones, where you started, then use your power key.
Valheim 1.0.17, from the game files. “What to bring” is the strongest of what you can have from the start, worked out from every recipe and source.
Quick answers
How do you summon Eikthyr in Valheim?
Bring 2 Deer Trophy to the Mystical Altar in the Meadows and offer them at the altar. To get Deer Trophy: kill deer (Deer drops 1 (50% chance)).
How much health does Eikthyr have?
500 at one star. Like every creature, bosses have more health in a world with more players nearby.
What is Eikthyr weak to?
Nothing in particular.
What does Eikthyr drop?
Eikthyr Trophy and 3 Hard Antler. Its drops unlock Antler Pickaxe.
What is Eikthyr's Forsaken power?
The grace of the mighty stag flows through you. Your ability to move around is improved, be it on land or in water. In numbers: −60% run stamina, −60% jump stamina, −60% swim stamina. It lasts 5 min with a 20 min cooldown. Hang the Eikthyr Trophy at the Sacrificial Stones to use it.
What should I bring to fight Eikthyr?
By then you can eat Cooked Deer Meat, Honey and Cooked Boar Meat (98 health, 57 stamina), wear Leather Helmet, Leather Tunic, Leather Trousers and Deer Hide Cape and bring Early Axes and Flint Spear.
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