{"id":12658,"date":"2021-02-15T05:01:11","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T05:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/valheim-pickaxe-guide-unlock-antler-pickaxe-craft-upgrades"},"modified":"2024-07-19T07:48:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T07:48:04","slug":"valheim-pickaxe-guide-unlock-antler-pickaxe-craft-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/valheim\/valheim-pickaxe-guide-unlock-antler-pickaxe-craft-upgrades","title":{"rendered":"Valheim Pickaxe Guide: How To Unlock Antler Pickaxe & Craft Upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are a beginner in Valheim<\/a> and you are still figuring things out, one thing that might have you stumped is how to unlock the first pickaxe. This is, of course, an essential tool players need to mine ores across the map. Here’s how you can unlock the Antler pickaxe, and the materials needed to craft upgrades.<\/p>\n

Valheim Antler Pickaxe: How to unlock<\/h2>\n

You can’t just craft an Antler Pickaxe with common materials in Valheim. Instead, you will need a special item called Hard Antlers, as well as 10 Wood.<\/p>\n

You will also need a workbench<\/a> once you’ve managed to get the materials required. To unlock the Antler Pickaxe in Valheim, you will need to defeat the first boss.<\/p>\n

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We’ve already got you covered with a full guide on how to defeat Valheim’s first boss, Eikthyr<\/a>. We suggest you get some gear and possibly armour first. However, it is possible to defeat Eikthyr with only a Wood Shield and Flint Spear.<\/p>\n

You will also need some buffs, such as being well-rested and eat some food before taking on Eikthyr. To summon Eikthyr, you will also need to get 2 Deer Trophies, and summon the boss via the Mystical altar, which is located in the Meadows biome.<\/p>\n

Once you’ve beaten down the boss, it will drop the Hard Antlers item. Use this item in combination with 10 Wood to craft the Antler Pickaxe via your Workbench.<\/p>\n

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Valheim pickaxe: How to craft upgrades<\/h2>\n

First off, you will need a workbench<\/a> to actually craft upgraded pickaxes in Valheim, as well as a smelter<\/a> for some of the materials needed.<\/p>\n

While the Antler Pickaxe is a decent starting tool, allowing you to mine Tin and Copper ore, upgrading to a Bronze and later Iron Pickaxes are necessary to progress.<\/p>\n

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Follow the steps below to upgrade your pickaxe in Valheim to Bronze and then Iron below.<\/p>\n

How to craft Bronze Pickaxe in Valheim:<\/h3>\n