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Black Forest biomes in Valheim are large forest areas covered in pine and fir trees. This biome can be found pretty early on the game, but if you aren't prepared, it can be quite dangerous. Story-wise, this is the second biome that you should be exploring.
The main boss for this dark biome is the Elder, but this boss isn't the only threat that lurks in the dense forest. In this biome, you'll have to face quite a few aggressive creatures that will attack you once they lay eyes on you. Here is how you can deal with them.
Updated May 18, 2023 by Jacqueline Zalace: The creatures of the Black Forest biome can be quite deadly. We've updated this guide with more information to take on these enemies.
Greydwarfs
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- Greydwarf Trophy
These creatures are the grown-up version of the Greylings you encountered in The Meadows biome. Greydwarfs are native to the Black Forest, but once you've defeated The Elder, these tree-like creatures will spawn in other biomes, so keep an eye out for them while exploring.
How To Deal With Greydwarfs
Greydwarfs are very weak to fire and are afraid of this element. You can use this to your advantage by using a torch to keep Greydwarfs away from you so they can't deal melee damage to you. However, they will still try to attack you using rocks. They have two types of attack you'll have to look out for, Jaws (melee attack) and Throwing Stones (ranged attack).
If you ever feel overwhelmed by a Greydwarf group, take a step back and use fire arrows from a distance.
They usually travel in groups, so there will probably be another Greydwarf nearby if you see one. Additionally, they will spawn from the Greydwarf Nest that can be found in the Black Forest. T✅o avoid repeated spawning, we suggest destro൩ying the nest.
Greydwarf Brutes
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- Greydwarf Eye
- Ancient Seed
- Dandelion
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- Wood
- Greydwarf Brute Trophy
Don't be fooled by the cute and harmless dandelion that's growing on these creatures' heads. Greydwarf Brutes are bigger, more powerful, and tougher than your normal Greydwarf. Like the normal version, this type of Greydwarf will start to wander in other biomes after you've defeated The Elder, so you better learn how to deal with them.
How To Deal With Greydwarf Brutes
Unlike the normal version, these guys aren't afraid of fire, so using a torch won't save you from receiving some damage. The Brute is still weak⛎ to Fire damage, resistant ওto Poison damage, and immune to Spirit damage.
Overall, the Greydwarf Brute only has one melee attack. Since they need to get close to you to deal any damage, use ranged weapons like the bow and arrow combined with fire arrows.
Greydwarf Shamans
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- Greydwarf Eye
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- Bukeperries
- Greydwarf Shaman Trophy
Greydwarfs Shamans are the last evolution in the Greydwarf family tree (pun intended). These creatures look like older Greydwarf with deer-like antlers and glowing green eyes that set them apart from the other ones.
How To Deal With Greydwarf Shamans
These creatures attack using a Poison spray, so prepare yourself for some poison damage. Don't let them get too close to you as they also have a Jaws ability which is basically a melee attack.
Additionally, Greydwarf Shamans can heal their nearby allies using healing pollen, so when you're fighting a group of Greydwarfs, you should take out the Shaman first and then go after the other ones.
Finally, like our other variants, Shamans are very wꩲeak to Fire damage, resistant to Poison damage and immune to Spirit damage. Like the Brute, Shamans are not scared of fire.
Trolls
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As you can expect, trolls are huge. So big, in fact, that they can deal damage to the surrounding terrain and native flora, and any structure that you have made. Trolls will pretty much never sneak up on you, as they are a very noticeable blue color.
How To Deal With Trolls
Trolls are weak to Pierce damage, resistant to Blunt damage, and immune to Spirit damage. Attacking them with bows and arrows is a good strategy.
Look out for nearby trees as trolls can knock them out, and the tree can fall and harm you. Since Troll's attacks are kinda slow, you can dodge them using side-strafing and rolling. Overall, we suggest going for the head. Headshots deal more damage and can even stun the troll, giving you a window of attack.
Lastly, Trolls are easier to deal with if you are playing with others. ✅For example, one player can kit the creature while the other attacks it.
Skeletons
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Finally, we have Skeletons. You'll also encounter these creatures in the Swamps, as they are the ones guarding Burial Chambers as well as Ruined towers. Skeletons can spawn with different weapons in order to protect these places; you'll encounter Skeletons holding a bow, a sword, a sword, and shield, or a sword and a bronze buckler.
How To Deal With Skeletons
Skeletons can perform both melee and ranged attacks since they can spawn with bows or swords. Before diving in to battle, take𒈔 a look at the weapons a Skeleton has and de🎉cide your course of action from here.
These guys are weak to Blunt and Fire damage, so consider using weapons like Stagbreaker, Bronze Mace, or even a torch. They are also resistant to Pierce and Frost's damage and immune to Poison damage. The best strategy for taking on a skeleton is to use a weapon with high Blunt damage.
