{"id":13060,"date":"2021-02-24T22:16:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T22:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/valheim-how-to-craft-the-porcupine-melee-weapon"},"modified":"2024-07-19T07:51:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T07:51:20","slug":"valheim-how-to-craft-the-porcupine-melee-weapon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/valheim\/valheim-how-to-craft-the-porcupine-melee-weapon","title":{"rendered":"Valheim: How To Craft The Porcupine Melee Weapon"},"content":{"rendered":"

The amount of weapons you can craft in Valheim is a bit daunting and also expansive for an early access title. <\/p>\n

While at first, it might seem like you’re limited to the simple axe, sword, and mace, there are many variations of weapons to start crafting once you unlock certain items. <\/p>\n

However, perhaps at the top of that list is the Porcupine, which is a mace with spikes and a pulsating blue glow. The weapon is unlocked rather late in Valheim<\/a> but there are ways to craft it before even beating the third boss, Bonemass<\/a>. Today, we’ll show you what resources you need to acquire the Porcupine and where those resources are located. <\/p>\n

Crafting the Porcupine in Valheim<\/h2>\n

\"PorcupineThe Porcupine is an extremely strong weapon in Valheim. (Picture: Iron Gate AB)<\/span><\/p>\n

To start your journey of obtaining the Porcupine, you’ll need to have access to the Swamp biome at least. This requires the Elder’s defeat<\/a> so you can open Sunken Crypts and mine for Iron. <\/p>\n

If you don’t have any additional Iron on hand, you’ll need to grab 20 pieces of Scrap Iron from the crypts and bring it back to your base. <\/p>\n

Next, you’re going to likely need a ship, with the Longship<\/a> being the most preferred method of travel. We’ve covered how to craft the Longship in a previous article. However, if you don’t have the resources for a Longship, a Karve<\/a> is likely suitable enough. <\/p>\n

After you have your ship, sail the open ocean until you reach the Plains biome. Traditionally, you’re not supposed to go to the Plains until you defeat Moder<\/a>, the fourth boss, in the Mountains. However, if you have fully upgraded Iron gear then you should be able to survive the Plains. <\/p>\n

Once you’ve reached the biome on boat, search for Deathsquitos and Fuling Villages. From the deadly mosquitoes, you’ll need five Needles, which are a rare drop. If you’re having trouble defeating the annoying buggers, our guide on Deathsquitos<\/a> will show you the best way to tackle them. <\/p>\n