Valheim crafting guide — Creating the Workbench and crafting basics

The world of Valheim is both idyllic and harsh, and it’s necessary to craft tools to survive. After learning about some tips for beginners, here’s our Valheim crafting guide to help you with the Workbench, your initial gear, and your first base.

Note: Valheim is currently an Early Access title. As such, mechanics and content may change in due course. For more information, check out our Valheim guides and features hub.

Valheim basic crafting guide: The Workbench, starter gear, and building your first base

Let’s go ahead and discuss Valheim‘s crafting system. I’ve also added separate guides pertaining to various mechanics and features. You can refer to the pages below for the parts that you need help with:

• The basics – Keybinds, durability, repairs, and making crafting a breeze
• Constructing and using a Workbench
• Your starter gear
• Building your first base – A home for beginners, campfires, chimneys, and structural integrity
• Cooking and healing