Ancient Seed in Valheim
Ancient Seed is an item in Valheim you can have after Eikthyr, in the Black Forest. Kill Greydwarf Brute: Greydwarf Brute drops 1 (33% chance).
Ancient Seed item ID and spawn command
The item ID is AncientSeed. Open the console with F5, type devcommands, then paste the command.
spawn AncientSeedDrops Ancient Seed in front of you; each copy is its own item. Needs devcommands, in single player or as the host.
How to get Ancient Seed
Earliest in the game first.
- Kill Greydwarf BruteGreydwarf Brute drops 1 (33% chance). Black Forest (after Eikthyr).
- Break Greydwarf Nest1 at a time.
- Loot chests1 at a time.
Where Ancient Seed comes from
Creatures that drop it
| Creature | Where | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greydwarf Brute | Black Forest | 1 | 33% |
In the world
| What | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Break Greydwarf Nest | — | 1 |
| Break objectsEvilHeart_Forest, EvilHeart_Swamp | — | 1 |
| Loot a chestLootSpawner_pineforest | — | 1 |
What Ancient Seed is used for
Offer 3 at the altar to summon The Elder.
1 item uses it, with how many the first craft takes.
Valheim 1.0.17, read from the dedicated server files. Chances are per kill or per chest, as the game rolls them. Biomes come from the game’s spawn and location lists; a few dungeon props carry none.
Quick answers
How do I get Ancient Seed in Valheim?
Kill Greydwarf Brute: Greydwarf Brute drops 1 (33% chance). Break Greydwarf Nest: 1 at a time. Loot chests: 1 at a time.
What is the Ancient Seed item ID in Valheim?
AncientSeed. To spawn it, open the console (F5), type devcommands, then spawn AncientSeed. Add p at the end to pick it up. Cheats work in single player or for the host, not on a dedicated server.
What is Ancient Seed used for in Valheim?
1 item uses it: Heart of the Forest.
What drops Ancient Seed in Valheim?
Greydwarf Brute (1, 33%).
Which version of Valheim is this for?
Valheim 1.0.17, read from the dedicated server’s game files.
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