Moder: how to summon and beat it
Moder is the fourth boss of Valheim, in the Mountain. Offer 3 Dragon Egg at the Sacrificial Altar to summon it; it has 7,500 health and takes extra fire damage. Beating it opens the way to the Plains.
How to summon Moder
Find the Sacrificial Altar in the Mountain, then place 3 Dragon Egg on the item stands around it. Everything about Dragon Egg is on its page.
- Pick it up in the worldFound in the Mountain; 1 per pick.
Summon it with the console instead
spawn DragonSpawns Moder in front of you. Needs devcommands, in single player or as the host.
Moder’s health and weaknesses
- 7,500Health at one star
- 1Weaknesses
- 2Resisted or immune
| Damage | Moder takes |
|---|---|
| Fire | Weak (×1.5) |
| Frost | Immune |
| Spirit | Immune |
Every other damage type hits it normally.
What to bring
The best of what you can have after Bonemass, picked from the game data. Upgrade it as far as your stations go.
Food
Together: 196 health and 114 stamina. Try other combos in the food planner.
Armor
- Drake HelmetHead · armor 20–26
- Wolf Hide ChestpieceChest · armor 20–26
- Wolf Hide TrousersLegs · armor 20–26
- Wolf Fur CapeCape · armor 1–4
Weapons
- Fire Arrow11 pierce + 22 fire · Fire damage: Moder is weak to it
- Crystal Battleaxe108 slash + 57.5 chop + 30 spirit · Among the hardest hitters you can have by then
- Silver Sword93 slash + 45 spirit · Among the hardest hitters you can have by then
- Fang Spear93 pierce · Among the hardest hitters you can have by then
What Moder drops
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Moder TrophyTrophy | 1 | Hang it at the Sacrificial Stones |
| Dragon TearItem | 10 | — |
What its drops unlock
- Artisan Table
Moder’s Forsaken power
Moder
The dragon's wings urge you on. You shall always have tailwind while sailing, and you shall swiftly carry heavy burdens, even over the coldest mountains.
- +10% movement speed
- +300 carry weight
- Frost: resistant
- Lasts 5 min, then 20 min before you can use it again
Hang the Moder 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 after Bonemass, worked out from every recipe and source.
Quick answers
How do you summon Moder in Valheim?
Bring 3 Dragon Egg to the Sacrificial Altar in the Mountain and place them on the item stands around it. To get Dragon Egg: pick it up in the world (Found in the Mountain; 1 per pick).
How much health does Moder have?
7,500 at one star. Like every creature, bosses have more health in a world with more players nearby.
What is Moder weak to?
Fire (weak (×1.5)). Immune to frost and spirit.
What does Moder drop?
Moder Trophy and 10 Dragon Tear. Its drops unlock Artisan Table.
What is Moder's Forsaken power?
The dragon's wings urge you on. You shall always have tailwind while sailing, and you shall swiftly carry heavy burdens, even over the coldest mountains. In numbers: +10% movement speed, +300 carry weight, Frost: resistant. It lasts 5 min with a 20 min cooldown. Hang the Moder Trophy at the Sacrificial Stones to use it.
What should I bring to fight Moder?
By then you can eat Serpent Stew, Cooked Serpent Meat and Eyescream (196 health, 114 stamina), wear Drake Helmet, Wolf Hide Chestpiece, Wolf Hide Trousers and Wolf Fur Cape and bring Fire Arrow and Crystal Battleaxe.
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