Building a castle in Valheim is a monumental task requiring a lot of stone and time to construct a nice pretty stone castle. Gathering stones is a real task when playing alone or with friends. Here, we have a perfect guide for you with all the tips and tricks you need to know about gathering your stones quickly and easily.
1. Early Game: Surface Stones
Explore the Meadows and Black Forest
- Pick Up Loose Stones: As you explore, keep an eye out for loose stones lying on the ground. This is the simplest and safest method early in the game.
- Use the Pickaxe: Once you have crafted an antler pickaxe by defeating the first boss, Eikthyr, you can mine rocks directly.
2. Mining Stones
Locate Stone Deposits
- In the Black Forest: Look for larger rock formations that can be mined with a pickaxe. This will yield a good amount of stone.
- In the Plains: Although more dangerous, the Plains have large stone formations that can be mined for significant stone quantities.
Efficient Mining Tips
- Use the Bronze Pickaxe: Upgrade to a bronze pickaxe as soon as possible for faster mining.
- Bring a Cart: Craft and bring a cart to transport large amounts of stone back to your base.
- Use Stamina Potions: Carry stamina potions to maintain your mining speed and reduce downtime.
3. Farming Stones from Trolls
Trolls in the Black Forest
- Bait and Smash: Find trolls in the Black Forest and bait them into smashing large rocks. This method can yield a significant amount of stone quickly.
- Safety First: Make sure to have good armor and weapons, and try to fight trolls in open areas to avoid getting cornered.
4. Stone Farming in the Mountains
Locate Obsidian and Silver Veins
- Obsidian Deposits: These are found in the Mountains biome and can be mined for stones.
- Silver Veins: While primarily mined for silver, these veins also provide a decent amount of stone as a by-product.
Preparing for the Mountains
- Cold Resistance: Equip cold-resistant gear or consume frost resistance mead to survive the cold temperatures.
- Beware of Wolves and Drakes: Be prepared to fight or avoid these dangerous creatures in the Mountains.
5. Clearing Ruins and Structures
Demolish Abandoned Buildings
- In the Meadows and Black Forest: Find and demolish abandoned structures for stones. Use your hammer to break them down and collect the materials.
- Greydwarf Nests: Destroy these nests in the Black Forest for additional resources, including stones.
6. Utilize the Wishbone
Finding Buried Treasure
- Defeat Bonemass: Obtain the wishbone from Bonemass, the swamp boss.
- Treasure Hunting: Use the wishbone to locate buried treasure and stone deposits underground.
7. Stone Golems in the Mountains
Defeat Stone Golems
- Harvest Stones: Defeated stone golems drop a considerable amount of stone.
- Avoid Damage: Use ranged attacks or parry their attacks to minimize damage taken.
8. Efficient Transportation
Use Portals Wisely
- Set Up Multiple Bases: Establish bases near rich stone mining areas and use portals to transport back to your main base.
- Build Roads: Construct roads for your cart to ease the transportation of large quantities of stone.
9. Exploit Terrain and Resources
Flatten the Ground
- Terraforming: Use your hoe to flatten the ground, which can reveal buried stones.
- Build Quarries: Designate specific areas as quarries for organized mining.
10. Community Cooperation
Multiplayer Efficiency
- Team Up: Work with friends or other players to gather stones more efficiently.
- Share Resources: Pool resources together to speed up the building process.
By following these strategies, you’ll be able to gather the stones needed to build your grand castle in Valheim. Happy building!
