Black Forest
The Black Forest is Valheim’s second biome, characterized by dense woodlands of fir and pine trees, rugged terrain, and abundant resources such as copper and tin ores. Adventurers venturing into this area will encounter more formidable foes than those in the Meadows, making preparation essential.
Notes
The Black Forest is where things start to ramp up—your training wheels are off. This is where metal becomes accessible, marking a big step in your progression. With the Antler Pickaxe you crafted from Eikthyr, the first boss, you can now mine and smelt ores to forge stronger gear.
As you venture deeper, situational awareness becomes key. Unlike the Meadows, making too much noise here can draw unwanted attention from lurking creatures. Expect more aggressive encounters and be ready to defend yourself.
Resources like Flint and Tin won’t be as easy to spot. If you’re looking for them, stick close to water—that’s where they’re most commonly found.
And if the ground starts shaking, run—because that means a Troll is coming, and you don’t want to be caught in its path!
CREATURES
Ghost
Greydwarf
Greydwarf Brute
Greydwarf Shaman
Skeleton
Skeleton Archer
Troll
Rancid Remains
FOOD
In Valheim’s Black Forest biome, players can discover and prepare various food items that enhance health and stamina. Here’s an overview of these consumables:
Foraged Foods:
Blueberries: Found on bushes throughout the Black Forest, consuming them provides a modest boost to stamina and health.
Yellow Mushrooms: Typically located in Burial Chambers and Troll Caves, these fungi offer a balanced increase in both health and stamina.
Farming
Farming is going to empower you through out your Valheim journey. Food really is the key to taking your Valheim game to the next level, and farming makes it far more sustainable. With unlocking the Cultivator and Bronze in the Black Forest, we can begin the farming game!
Keep an eye out for seeds, not just in this biome but the others that come after this. Carrots is what we’ll be able to find here, but in the next Biome, The Mountains, we’ll be able to find Onion seeds!
Carrots: By planting carrot seeds, you can grow this crop. Eating raw carrots grants a small boost to stamina and health, but can also be used for number of crafted dishes.
Crafted Dishes
Now that we’re in the Black Forest we can do more, combining certain foods to create a dish that gives better attributes that last even longer.
Carrot Soup: Combining carrots and mushrooms in a cauldron yields this soup, significantly enhancing stamina.
Deer Stew: Prepared by mixing cooked deer meat, carrots, and blueberries in a cauldron, this stew offers a substantial health boost.
Minced Meat Sauce: This dish, made from boar meat, neck tails, and carrots, provides a balanced increase in health and stamina.
Queen’s Jam: A sweet concoction of raspberries and blueberries, this jam offers a notable stamina boost.
Boar Jerky: Crafted from boar meat and honey, this snack provides balanced enhancements to both health and stamina
These food dishes can be prepared using a cauldron, allowing players to tailor their diet to their exploration and combat needs.