Valheim Ashlands Update: New biome and content

Valheim, a survival game inspired by Norse mythology, has gained a huge fanbase since its debut in 2021. For all those who might be slightly weary of the last major update that introduced the Mistlands, we have great news! Starting May 14, 2024, a completely new terrain awaits us for exploration, promising to bring even more challenges and exciting adventures! In this article, we will take a closer look at the Ashlands biome and other new features that will surprise you after the latest Valheim update.

Completely new biome

The title land, Ashlands, is full of surprises and will astonish you with entirely new types of creatures, weapons, and mechanics. It is located in the southern part of the map, completely separated by water from other regions. This means that you cannot reach it on foot, but only by using a special ship called Drakkar. Other ships that you may have encountered during earlier gameplay will likely be destroyed by the fiery red waters.

How to get to Ashlands?

Reaching the Ashlands will require you to build the previously mentioned Drakkar ship. This is quite an exhausting endeavor, which you likely began by finishing your adventure in the Mistlands. The boss, known as The Queen, dropped an item called QueenDrop – in the new update, it is called Majestic Carapace. This item will be necessary for upgrading the Artisan Table to the Artisan Press. Below, you will find the recipe for the upgrade:

Artisan Press Upgrade

1x Majestic Carapace 5x Black Marble 5x Bronze

Once you have created the Artisan Press, you can begin producing Ceramic Plates (to produce 5 Ceramic Plates, you need 5 Black Marbles), which are essential for building the Drakkar ship. Below is the full list of components needed to create the ship:

Drakkar Ship Recipe

x100 Iron Nails x30 Ceramic Plate x50 Finewood x25 Yggdrasil Wood

Now that you have created your dream ship, it’s time for a long and dangerous voyage. Head to the southernmost part of the map. Once you cross the boundary of the orange ocean, be prepared for all the dangers lurking in the Ashlands!

Completely new creatures

Once you reach the Ashland biome, be prepared to encounter completely new types of creatures. In addition to dangerous foes, including a new boss named Fader, you will meet a new NPC and two new spawners.
Here is a list of creatures you can encounter:

• Asksvin
• Asksvin Calf
• Bonemaw Serpent
• Charred Warrior
• Charred Archer
• Charred Warlock
• Charred Twitcher
• Effigy of Malice (Spawner)
• Fader (Boss)
• Fallen Valkyrie
• Lava Blob
• Lord Reto (Miniboss)
• Monument of Torment (Spawner)
• Morgen
• Redbeard Dvergr (NPC)
• Skugg
• Volture

Completely new weapons

By introducing completely new monsters to the game, the creation of new weapons was not overlooked! The new, fiery biome is rich with over 30 different weapons, including melee weapons, ranged weapons, and siege weapons. Some of these are endowed with magical properties such as “elemental magic” or “blood magic”. Below you will find a list of all the new weapons:

• Ash Fang
• Berserkir Axes
• Bleeding Berserkir Axes
• Blood Fang
• Bloodgeon
• Brutal Slayer
• Dundr
• Dyrnwyn
• Flametal Mace
• Flametal Shield
• Flametal Tower Shield
• Klossen
• Nidhogg
• Nidhogg the Bleeding
• Nidhogg the Thundering
• Nidhogg the Primal
• Primal Slayer
• Primal Berserkir Axes
• Root Fang
• Ripper
• Root Ripper
• Scourging Slaye
• Storm Star
• Storm Fang
• Storm Ripper
• Splitnir
• Splitnir the Bleeding
• Splitnir the Storming
• Splitnir the Primal
• Staff of the Wild
• Staff of Fracturing
• Slayer
• Trollstav
• Thundering Berserkir Axes
• Wound Ripper

New recipes for hungry warriors

In the latest expansion for the Valheim, Ashlands, players can enjoy new recipes for food and potions that further enhance the survival experience. Over 15 new recipes and ingredients have been introduced, addressing the unique challenges found in the Ashlands biome. Some recipes offer various benefits that are crucial for further exploration and discovery of the world’s southernmost reaches. Crafting these will require gathering resources in this new, perilous location. Below, you can familiarize yourself with the brand-new consumable items.

	Food Name	Crafting Recipe
	Cooked Volture Meat	x1 Volture Meat
	Cooked Bonemaw Meat	x1 Bonemaw Meat
	Cooked Asksvin Tail	x1 Asksvin Tail
	Fiddlehead	–
	Fiery Svinstew	x1 Asksvin Tail x2 Vineberry Cluster x2 Smoke Puff
	Marinated Greens	x3 Sap x2 Magecap x2 Fiddlehead x2 Smoke Puff
	Mashed Meat	x1 Asksvin Tail x1 Volture Meat x1 Fiddlehead
	Piquant Pie	x2 Asksvin Tail x2 Vineberry Cluster x4 Barley Flour
	Roasted Crust Pie	x1 Volture Egg x2 Vineberry Cluster x4 Barley Flour
	Scorching Medley	x3 Jotun Puffs x3 Onion x3 Fiddlehead
	Sizzling Berry Broth	x3 Sap x2 Fiddlehead x2 Vineberry Cluster
	Smoke Puff	–
	Sparkling Shroomshake	x4 Sap x2 Vineberry Cluster x2 Smoke Puff x2 Magecap
	Spicy Marmalade	x3 Vineberry Cluster x1 Honey x1 Fiddlehead
	Vineberry Cluster	–
	Lingering Healing Mead	–
	Lingering Eitr Mead	–

Amazing mechanics waiting in the Ashlands

In addition to content in the form of monsters, weapons, or recipes, several significant mechanics related to the world’s behavior await you. The world of Ashland is quite dangerous due to the ash that falls from the sky to the ground, causing damage to less cautious players. Wooden structural elements can easily catch fire, and the fire will spread beyond the Ashlands. Besides the falling ash, deadly lava lurks, spreading over a significant part of the landscape. The waters surrounding the land are hot and can quickly destroy ships not suited for harsh conditions. In addition to these dangers, there are also positive aspects of gameplay waiting for you! You will receive two new siege machines, and your Flametal weapon will be upgradeable with magical powers related to blood, storm, and nature! The game creators have certainly prepared a completely new dimension of experiences in the world of Valheim!