Valheim Maps
Meadows
Difficulty: Low
The safest biome and typical spawn point — ideal for your first base and basic survival.
Black Forest
Difficulty: Low-Medium
Source of copper and tin for Bronze-tier gear.
Swamp
Difficulty: Medium
Home to Sunken Crypts and Iron ore, requiring a Bronze pickaxe to mine.
Mountains
Difficulty: Medium-High
Cold biome requiring Frost Resistance.
Plains
Difficulty: High
Unlocks the Artisan Table, Black Metal weapons, and linen via the Spinning Wheel.
Mistlands
Difficulty: High
Requires a Wisplight (crafted from Torn Spirits) to clear mist; unlocks magic and eitr food.
Ashlands
Difficulty: Very High
Volcanic endgame biome requiring Fire Resistance; home to the boss Fader.
Deep North
Difficulty: TBD
The final major biome, arriving with the 1.0 release on September 9, 2026.