How to Upgrade the Forge in Valheim

As players explore the massive, procedurally-generated world of Valheimand begin to encounter new resources and tougher enemies, they will require stronger, more durable equipment made from metals. Valheim is full of deep, complex, and realistic mechanics that push players to immerse themselves in the world and improve their survival skills. Players can begin finding metal ore, like Copper and Tin, in the Black Forest biome, and Iron in the Swamp. To turn Ore into usable metal, players will need to cook it in a Smelter. Then, to craft items using metal, players can’t simply use their Workbench. Instead, they will need to craft and use a Forge. To operate the Forge, players will also need a Charcoal Kiln, which is capable of turning Wood into Charcoal. Players can upgrade the Forge like they upgrade their Workbench, which will allow players to begin crafting better, higher-tier equipment.

The Forge can be upgraded a total of six levels. To reach each one, players will need to craft a new object and place it somewhere near the Forge itself. These items include Anvils, a Forge Cooler, a Smith’s Anvil, a Forge Toolrack, Forge Bellows, and a Grinding Wheel. Players will need to unlock the crafting recipes for these items, which they can usually earn from performing various activities in the game. Here’s how to upgrade the Forge in Valheim.

How to Build a Forge in Valheim

Like the Workbench and Smelter, the Forge needs to be indoors to work properly. This means players will need to have four walls and a roof around their Forge. It also needs to be near a Workbench. Players will also need to place several items near the Forge to increase the crafting station’s level. If a player’s home isn’t quite large enough, it is okay to place some of these items on the outdoor wall near the Forge rather than inside the home.

Players won’t be able to build a Forge until they have obtained a pickaxe and mined Copper. After this point, they can build their Smelter to get pure Copper Bars and a Charcoal Kiln to get Coal. With this done, they can then build the Forge. The required materials are:

• 4 Stone
• 4 Coal
• 10 Wood
• 6 Copper

Players will need to equip their Hammer and press F to open the Crafting tab. They will need to press Q/E to choose Forge, and use the Left Mouse Button to place it.

How to Upgrade a Forge in Valheim

Players can craft six different buildings to place near their Forge, increasing its level by one. They can be crafted in any order. The items are:

• Forge Cooler: 25 Fine Wood, 10 Copper
• Anvils: 5 Wood, 20 Bronze; crafted at the Workbench
• Smith’s Anvil: 20 Iron, 5 Wood
• Forge Toolrack: 15 Iron, 10 Wood
• Forge Bellows: 5 Wood, 5 Deer Hide, 4 Chain
• Grinding Wheel: 25 Wood, 1 Sharpening Stone

To unlock the recipes for crafting each of these buildings, players will need to find a specific resource:

• Forge Cooler: Copper and Fine Wood
• Anvils: Bronze (crafted)
• Smith’s Anvil: Iron
• Forge Toolrack: Iron
• Forge Bellows: Iron and Chain
• Grinding Wheel: Stone Cutter and Sharpening Stone (crafted)

Right now while Valheim is in Early Access, players can only upgrade their Forge to Level 6. As more updates are introduced, it is possible there will be more levels introduced to help players craft even better gear.

Valheimis in Steam Early Access and is available for PC.

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