Valheim has some incredible bosses that also act as the main progression for the game. Finding all the bosses is a challenge in itself, and defeating them is a whole other ordeal. Here is a complete guide for all Valheim bosses, featuring their locations and summon requirements. We have also added some tips on how to defeat them.
List of All Valheim Bosses in Order
Here is a full list of all Valheim bosses. If you are facing issues defeating them, then don’t shy away from using Valheim console commands.
| Boss Name | Requirement | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Eikthyr | 2x Deer Trophy | Meadows |
| The Elder | 3x Ancient Seeds | Black Forest |
| Bonemass | 10x Withered Bones | Swamp |
| Moder | 3x Dragon Eggs | Mountain |
| Yagluth | 5x Fuling Totems | Plains |
| The Queen | No items required for the first fight. After that, requires 3x Seeker Soldier Trophies to spawn. | Mistlands |
| Fader | 3x Bells | Ashland |
Eikthyr
Eikthyr is the very first boss you will fight in Valheim, and it will unlock the first pickaxe you can make in the game. This boss is in the shape of a giant deer and can attack with powerful lightning abilities.
Eikthyr can be found in Meadows, and you can find its Forsaken Alter location by finding the glowing runestone next to the Sacrificial Stone. Players will need two Deer Trophies to summon Eikthyr, so hunt deer until you have them to summon the boss.
Players will get 3 Hard Antlers, Eikthyr Power, and the Eikthyr trophy for defeating it. The Hard Antlers can be used to create the first pickaxe, which will allow players to mine the copper veins and Tin deposits in the Black Forest.
The Elder
The Elder is a tree-shaped monster and the second boss of Valheim. It can be found in the Black Forest and requires three Ancient seeds to summon. Players can find its location runestone by visiting burial chambers in the Black Forest.
This boss uses ranged attacks. However, being a tree, it is vulnerable to fire damage. So, fire arrows are the best way to defeat it in the game. Defeating The Elder will give players the Swamp Key, The Elder Trophy, and The Elder Power.
Use the Swamp Key to access the Sunken Crypts of the Swamp area, where players can find Iron.
Bonemass
Bonemass is a massive slime monster that can be found in the Swamp biome. It is one of the hardest-to-defeat Valheim bosses, largely due to the poison application. Players will need poison resistance to defeat it comfortably in Valheim.
The location runestone for Bonemass can be found inside Sunken Crypts. Once you have found the location, you will have to use 10 Withered Bones to summon it.
Defeating the Bonemass will give players the Bonemass Trophy, Wishbone, and the Bonemass Power. Wishbone will allow players to find secrets after equipping it.
Moder
Moder is a majestic dragon that can be found in the Mountain biome of Valheim. It is an incredibly hard Valheim boss to defeat, largely due to its nature of flying away. You will absolutely need a bow to defeat this boss, as it will barely touch the ground for you to deal melee damage.
Players can find Moder by visiting ruined structures in the Mountains. This is where they can find its location runestone. Once that’s done, players will have to use three dragon eggs to summon the boss.
Defeating Moder will get players a Dragon Tear, the Moder Trophy, and the Moder Power.
Yagluth
Yagluth is the Goblin King and one of the most terrifying bosses in Valheim. It can be found in Plains and is considered the fifth boss of the game. Players can find its location by visiting the Stonehenge structures, where they will find its location runestone.
Once the location is found, players will need to place five Fuling Totems to summon it. Beware, this boss is incredibly hard to defeat, so be properly equipped before fighting it in the game.
Defeating Yagluth will get players the Yagluth Trophy, Torn Spirit, and Yagluth Power.
The Queen
The Queen is a Seeker Matriarch who is the only boss in Valheim that does not require a summoning for the first time. Players will be able to find her in the Mistlands.
To fight The Queen, players have to head to the Infested Citadel. To find its location, players can find a location runestone in the Infested Mines. Head to the lower levels of the Infested Citadel to find The Queen for the first time. After defeating it once, players will have to use three seeker soldier trophies to summon it.
By defeating The Queen, players can obtain the Majestic Carapace, The Queen Trophy, and The Queen’s Power.
Fader
Fader is the seventh boss of Valheim, and it can be found in Ashlands. The boss can be located by heading to the central tower of the Charred Fortress, where a location runestone can be found. Players can also find it on top of the Charred Ruins in rare circumstances.
After locating Fader’s location, players will have to place three Bells around the coliseum. This will summon Fader, which is an incredibly challenging Valheim boss. Defeating Fader will get players the Fader Relic and the Fader Trophy.
So, these are all the bosses in Valheim along with their locations and drops. Have more questions? Share them in the comments section below.
