How to Display Your Hunting Prowess: Hanging Deer Trophies in Valheim
The thrill of the hunt is a cornerstone of the Valheim experience, and what better way to commemorate your victories than by proudly displaying the deer trophies you’ve earned? Hanging these trophies not only adds a touch of rustic charm to your longhouse but also serves as a visual reminder of your prowess as a Viking explorer. Here’s a straightforward guide on how to display your hard-won deer trophies in Valheim:
The Core Process: Mounting Your Trophy
To hang a deer trophy, you need two essential elements: the deer trophy itself and an item stand. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:
- Acquire a Deer Trophy: Hunt deer in the meadows biome. Once defeated, they will drop a deer trophy as loot.
- Craft an Item Stand: This is where your trophy will ultimately reside. The crafting recipe requires 4 Fine Wood and 1 Bronze Nail. The workbench is essential for creating item stands.
- Choose a Placement: Item stands can be crafted as vertical or horizontal versions. Place a vertical stand on walls or other vertical surfaces, and a horizontal one on flat surfaces such as tables. Decide the location where you want to display your deer trophy.
- Equip the Deer Trophy: Add the deer trophy to your inventory toolbar. You do this by dragging it into one of the available numbered inventory slots at the bottom of the screen.
- Mount the Trophy: Approach the item stand and select the numbered key corresponding to the deer trophy in your toolbar. This will then mount the deer trophy onto the item stand, allowing you to admire your catch.
It’s important to note that you can only place one trophy per item stand. If you wish to display more deer trophies, you will need additional item stands.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Deer Trophies in Valheim
1. What materials are needed to create an item stand?
To create an item stand, you will need 4 Fine Wood and 1 Bronze Nail. These materials ensure that your stands are durable enough to showcase your trophies.
2. Can Item Stands be placed anywhere?
Item stands must be constructed within the range of a workbench, like many other crafting structures. Placement is also limited by whether it is a horizontal or vertical item stand, and must also have enough free space at the location you have chosen.
3. Do Trophies have any other purpose besides decoration?
Yes, trophies have multiple purposes in Valheim. Primarily, they serve as decorations, but they can also be used in crafting recipes or as offerings. For example, deer trophies are used for summoning the first boss, Eikthyr, and also to craft armor pieces.
4. How many deer trophies do I need to summon Eikthyr?
You will need two deer trophies to summon the boss Eikthyr at his mystical altar.
5. Are there different types of trophies?
Yes, different creatures in Valheim drop different trophies, including boars, trolls, and various bosses, all with their unique display appeal.
6. What is the difference between vertical and horizontal item stands?
Vertical item stands are designed to be placed on walls, and other such upright surfaces. Horizontal item stands are for placement on flat surfaces such as tables. The trophy will display in a different orientation depending on the type of item stand it is placed on.
7. How do I get Fine Wood in Valheim?
Fine Wood can be obtained by chopping down Birch and Oak trees using a bronze axe or better.
8. How do I get Bronze Nails in Valheim?
To craft bronze nails, you will need to make bronze bars at a smelter by combining copper and tin. You then craft the nails at a forge.
9. Can I move an item stand after I place it?
Yes, you can move an item stand after you place it. Approach the stand and interact with it using your hammer to select the option to move the structure.
10. Can I remove a trophy from an item stand?
Yes, you can remove a trophy from an item stand. Approach the stand and interact with it. You will then retrieve the trophy for use elsewhere.
11. What other items can I mount on an item stand?
You can mount many different types of trophies on item stands, each collected from different creatures and bosses. This allows for a large degree of customization when displaying your trophies.
12. Can Trolls break my item stands or trophies?
Yes, trolls can break your structures, including item stands, if they are nearby, and depending on their attacks. They can damage any structures that they directly attack. It is always best to build in a well-fortified location to avoid attacks.
13. How do I defeat a Troll?
To defeat a Troll, it’s recommended to use ranged attacks with bows and arrows, aiming for headshots. A Bone Tower Shield is also very useful to block Troll attacks. Running and dodging, then attacking from range, is an effective strategy.
14. Can I ride any animals in Valheim?
Currently, the only rideable animal in Valheim is the Lox, after you’ve created a Lox Saddle.
15. What should I do with deer hide I get from hunting?
Deer hide is a valuable resource that can be used to craft various armor pieces such as a deer hide cape, leather helmet, leather pants, and a leather tunic. These items will increase your character’s armor rating in early game Valheim.
By using this information you should now be able to effectively display your trophy collection in your Valheim world. Happy Hunting!