The Queen: how to summon and beat it
The Queen is the sixth boss of Valheim, in the Mistlands. Open the sealed door of the Infested Citadel with a Sealbreaker, then offer 3 Seeker Soldier Trophy at the Hive seat to summon it; it has 12,500 health. Beating it opens the way to the Ashlands.
How to summon The Queen
Her altar is inside the Infested Citadel, behind a sealed door. Open it with a Sealbreaker, made at the Galdr Table from 9 Sealbreaker Fragments found in the Infested Mines. See Sealbreaker and Sealbreaker Fragment.
Inside, find the Hive seat, then offer 3 Seeker Soldier Trophy at it. Everything about Seeker Soldier Trophy is on its page.
- Kill Seeker SoldierSeeker Soldier drops 1 (5% chance).
- Break objects in the world1 at a time.
Summon it with the console instead
spawn SeekerQueenSpawns The Queen in front of you. Needs devcommands, in single player or as the host.
The Queen’s health and weaknesses
- 12,500Health at one star
- 0Weaknesses
- 2Resisted or immune
| Damage | The Queen takes |
|---|---|
| Pierce | Resistant (×0.5) |
| Spirit | Immune |
Every other damage type hits it normally.
What to bring
The best of what you can have after Yagluth, picked from the game data. Upgrade it as far as your stations go.
Food
Together: 168 health and 203 stamina. Try other combos in the food planner.
Armor
- Carapace HelmetHead · armor 32–38
- Carapace BreastplateChest · armor 32–38
- Carapace GreavesLegs · armor 32–38
- Feather CapeCape · armor 1–4
Weapons
What The Queen drops
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen TrophyTrophy | 1 | Hang it at the Sacrificial Stones |
| Majestic CarapaceMaterial | 5 | — |
What its drops unlock
- Artisan Press
The Queen’s Forsaken power
The Queen
Her Majesty blesses you. In her shadow both stealth and magic may flourish, and no poison shall harm you.
- +100% eitr regeneration
- −100% sneak stamina
- Poison: resistant
- Lasts 5 min, then 20 min before you can use it again
Hang The Queen 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 Yagluth, worked out from every recipe and source.
Quick answers
How do you summon The Queen in Valheim?
Her altar is inside the Infested Citadel, behind a sealed door. Open it with a Sealbreaker, made at the Galdr Table from 9 Sealbreaker Fragments found in the Infested Mines. Then bring 3 Seeker Soldier Trophy to the Hive seat in the Mistlands and offer them at the altar. To get Seeker Soldier Trophy: kill seeker soldier (Seeker Soldier drops 1 (5% chance)); or break objects in the world (1 at a time).
How much health does The Queen have?
12,500 at one star. Like every creature, bosses have more health in a world with more players nearby.
What is The Queen weak to?
Nothing in particular. It resists pierce. Immune to spirit.
What does The Queen drop?
The Queen Trophy and 5 Majestic Carapace. Its drops unlock Artisan Press.
What is The Queen's Forsaken power?
Her Majesty blesses you. In her shadow both stealth and magic may flourish, and no poison shall harm you. In numbers: +100% eitr regeneration, −100% sneak stamina, Poison: resistant. It lasts 5 min with a 20 min cooldown. Hang The Queen Trophy at the Sacrificial Stones to use it.
What should I bring to fight The Queen?
By then you can eat Fish 'n' Bread, Misthare Supreme and Mushroom Omelette (168 health, 203 stamina), wear Carapace Helmet, Carapace Breastplate, Carapace Greaves and Feather Cape and bring Staff of Embers and Krom.
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