Surviving in Valheim means more than just building and crafting—it means facing your fears in the form of massive, biome-based gods and monsters.
This is your ultimate guide to Valheim bosses who they are, where to find them, how to summon them, and what epic loot they drop. Whether you’re hunting the Plains boss, the Swamp boss, or the legendary Ashlands boss, we’ve got you covered.
Let’s battle your way through every challenge, in the right order.
How Many Bosses Are in Valheim?
As of the latest updates, there are currently six major bosses in the game, with more on the way as biomes evolve.
Here’s a quick list:
- Eikthyr – Meadows
- The Elder – Black Forest
- Bonemass – Swamp
- Moder – Mountains
- Yagluth – Plains
- The Flameborn – Ashlands (new)
And don’t forget about Valheim mini bosses and special biome threats—they count too.
Valheim Bosses in Order: Summoning and Strategy
Let’s go through each boss, what they represent, and how to defeat them.
1. Eikthyr (Valheim First Boss)
- Biome: Meadows
- Summoning Item: 2 Deer Trophies
- Summon Location: Sacrificial Stones (starter area)
- Attack Style: Lightning AoE, stomp, charge
- Weakness: Arrows, blocking melee
Strategy:
- Craft a Crude Bow and Wood Arrows
- Keep distance, circle strafe
- Use light armor and shield
Loot:
- Hard Antler (unlocks pickaxe)
- Eikthyr Trophy (equip for stamina buff)
2. The Elder (Valheim Second Boss)
- Biome: Black Forest
- Summoning Item: 3 Ancient Seeds
- Find Location: Rune Stone near Burial Chambers
- Attack Style: Vine roots, ranged vine blast
- Weakness: Fire
Strategy:
- Build fire arrows
- Take cover behind pillars
- Burn-and-strike method
Loot:
- Swamp Key (unlocks crypts)
- The Elder Trophy (woodcutting speed buff)
3. Bonemass (Valheim Swamp Boss)
- Biome: Swamp
- Summoning Item: 10 Withered Bones
- Find Location: Rune Stone inside crypts
- Attack Style: Poison gas, blob summons, melee slam
- Weakness: Blunt weapons, poison resist
Strategy:
- Equip Iron Mace
- Eat poison resistance mead
- Bring lots of health food
Loot:
- Wishbone (find silver)
- Bonemass Trophy (resistance to physical damage)
4. Moder (Valheim Mistlands Boss Predecessor)
- Biome: Mountains
- Summoning Item: 3 Dragon Eggs
- Find Location: Rune Stone on mountain peaks
- Attack Style: Ice breath, claw strikes, flight
- Weakness: Fire, arrows
Strategy:
- Dress in Wolf Armor
- Use Draugr Fang or Huntsman Bow
- Fire arrows for constant damage
Loot:
- Dragon Tears (craft artisan table)
- Moder Trophy (tailwind boat buff)
5. Yagluth (Valheim Plains Boss)
- Biome: Plains
- Summoning Item: 5 Fuling Totems
- Find Tablet Location: Fuling camps and stone runes
- Attack Style: Meteor shower, fire punch, AoE flame
- Weakness: Frost, blunt weapons
Strategy:
- Use Frostner
- Build fire-resistant armor (Lox Cape)
- Dodge roll meteor attack
Loot:
- Yagluth Thing (currently decorative)
- Yagluth Trophy (elemental resist buff)
6. The Flameborn (Valheim Ashlands Boss)
- Biome: Ashlands
- Summoning Item: Unknown (spoiler-sensitive)
- Find Tablet Location: Fragmented runes in charred ruins
- Attack Style: Fire chains, flame trails, volcanic stomp
- Weakness: Frost and Spirit damage
Strategy:
- Use Charred Edge + Spirit arrows
- Bring Eitr gear for elemental resistance
- Stay mobile to avoid lava zones
Loot:
- Brimstone Core (craft new weapons)
- Flameborn Trophy (ashlands passive bonus)
What About Mini Bosses in Valheim?
Valheim features many elite mobs or mini bosses that challenge players in-between boss fights:
- Trolls (Black Forest)
- Deathsquitos (Plains)
- Ulvs (Mountains)
- Seekers and Seeker Soldiers (Mistlands)
These enemies often guard biome treasures and unlock key gear paths.
How to Find Tablet for Plains Boss in Valheim
The Plains boss Yagluth requires you to locate a special rune stone:
- Found inside large Fuling villages
- Look for glowing red stones near stone thrones
- Interact to reveal Yagluth altar on map
Use portals and markers to scout before summoning.
Boss Loot Summary Table
| Boss | Loot | Buff |
| Eikthyr | Hard Antler | Stamina use reduction |
| The Elder | Swamp Key | Tree-cutting boost |
| Bonemass | Wishbone | Physical resist |
| Moder | Dragon Tears | Wind sailing bonus |
| Yagluth | Yagluth Thing | Fire and frost resist |
| Flameborn | Brimstone Core | Ashlands passive (rumored) |
ExitLag: Lag-Free Boss Fights
Facing bosses is hard enough. Facing them with lag is worse.
ExitLag ensures your boss runs are:
- Free from teleporting enemies
- Stable during AoE animations
- Responsive with input-critical dodges
Whether in solo or multiplayer, ExitLag gives your timing the edge.
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Multiplayer Boss Raid Tactics in Valheim
When four Vikings face off against Bonemass or The Queen, the battle shifts from survival to coordination.
General Co-Op Strategies:
- Assign Roles: Tank, Ranged, Support, Utility
- Build Staging Grounds: Beds, chests, cauldron nearby
- Use Portals: Escape route and prep hub
- Cycle Aggro: Rotate attacks to manage boss focus
Best Tactics Per Boss:
Bonemass:
- Tank: Blunt weapon + poison resist
- Ranged: Fire arrows for blob spawns
- Support: Mead distributor
- Utility: Bone mass cleaner (blobs)
Moder:
- 2x Archers: Focus fire on flight phases
- 1 Tank: Soak ground claws
- 1 Frost resist bearer for AoE covering
Yagluth:
- Spread out to avoid AoE
- Circle fire with frost attacks
- Rotate meteors via distance
Flameborn:
- Lava zone scout with Eitr gear
- Sniper with spirit or frost
- Crowd control for flame thralls
Role-Based Builds for Each Biome Boss
Meadows – Hunter/Bow
- Gear: Finewood Bow, Leather Armor
- Arrows: Wood
Black Forest – Fire Archer
- Gear: Flint spear backup
- Arrows: Fire
Swamp – Blunt Tank
- Gear: Iron Mace, Iron Shield
- Food: Turnip stew, Serpent stew
Mountains – Cold Sniper
- Gear: Wolf Armor, Draugr Bow
- Arrows: Obsidian, Needle
Plains – Frost Mage
- Gear: Frostner, Lox Cape
- Potions: Fire resist
Ashlands – Spirit Tank
- Gear: Eitr-infused armor
- Elemental Weapon: Brimstone Blade
Using Mods to Enhance Boss Battles
Valheim’s modding community has introduced some incredible ways to elevate boss fights.
Top Boss Mods:
- Epic Loot: Adds legendary drop tables
- Boss Tweaks: Scales HP and phases
- Better Boss AI: Improves dodging, chasing
- Valheim Plus: Adds QoL tweaks that help raid prep
Modded Boss Examples:
- Shadow Bonemass: With new poison clouds and minion auras
- Flaming Moder: Fire-frost hybrid with dive attacks
How to Use Mods Safely:
- Ensure all PC players install the same mod versions
- Host private servers
- Disable mods if console players join
How ExitLag Enhances Co-Op Boss Fights
Multiplayer boss raids demand tight timing:
- Dodging AoEs
- Launching arrows
- Healing allies
If any player lags, the fight destabilizes.
ExitLag Helps By:
- Stabilizing latency during massive AoE
- Keeping animation sync across co-op clients
- Prioritizing real-time combat packets
Whether you’re tanking Yagluth’s meteor or sniping The Queen, ExitLag ensures your role is executed in real time.
Advanced Boss Mechanics and Secret Tactics
Boss Respawn Management
- Most bosses respawn with reused altars
- Use for practice and trophy farming
Aggro Exploits
- Hide behind natural terrain to reset focus
- Use pets to redirect boss attacks
Bonus Damage Sources:
- Spirit arrows on undead (Bonemass, Mistlands)
- Frost arrows on fire bosses (Yagluth, Flameborn)
- Traps or bombs from mods during boss windups
Mistlands and Ashlands Endgame Raids
Mistlands Boss – The Queen
- Found via Infested Mines
- Summoned with Seeker Soldier drops
- Minion swarm combat style
Strategy:
- Use AoE spells (if Eitr-enabled)
- Poison resist and magic food
- Kill minions fast to avoid healing
Ashlands Boss – The Flameborn
- High DPS, terrain control, and zone denial
- Flamespire zones punish static positioning
Strategy:
- Use frost terrain and Eitr fire resist
- Rotate player positions constantly
- Coordinate ranged attacks while others bait
Boss Fight Checklist (for 4 Players)
- Gear Sync: Everyone has resist gear
- Mead Prep: Healing, stamina, resist
- Roles Assigned: Tank, ranged, utility
- Portal Built: For backup
- ExitLag Active: Stabilize co-op play
- Server Saved: Backup before fight
ExitLag for Boss Farming Servers
When replaying bosses for:
- Trophies
- Craft materials
- Achievement speedruns
ExitLag ensures:
- Lower downtime
- Smoother server resets
- Faster respawn cycles
Boosted frames + less lag = faster loot loops.
Final Thoughts
Valheim bosses offer the best of Norse survival challenge—and the most rewarding co-op experiences.
Whether you’re hunting in pairs or raiding with a full crew, success depends on:
- Knowing your roles
- Equipping the right gear
- Leveraging mods (when applicable)
- Reducing lag and sync issues with ExitLag
Master every boss biome and build your saga as the ultimate Viking slayer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can Valheim bosses be farmed?
Yes. Most summoning altars are reusable.
Do bosses get harder in multiplayer?
Yes. Their health scales with player count.
Are modded bosses allowed in multiplayer?
Only on PC with matched mod setups.
What’s the best multiplayer role for Yagluth?
A frost damage archer or a Lox-tank with resist gear.
Does ExitLag reduce multiplayer desync?
Yes. It stabilizes real-time inputs and co-op visuals.
Disclaimers
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