When exploring the mountains biome in Valheim, there’s a very good chance you’ll stumble across one of the region’s unique frost caves at some point. But what are frost caves in Valheim, and critically, how can you find frost caves in the game? Well, today’s guide delves into this all-important question to help you understand what these frigid cave systems contain and how to find them during your travels.

What are Valheim’s Frost Caves?

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First of all, before considering how to find frost caves in Valheim, it’s well worth clarifying what frost caves are, where you can find them, and what they look like. Simply put, frost caves in Valheim are unique structures found within the mountain biome. As with other mini dungeons in the game, such as the sunken crypts in the swamp biome, the game’s frost caves are populated by a range of different enemies and unique environments that make them an undoubtedly exciting challenge to take on.

Perhaps one of the first things you’ll notice when stepping foot inside a frost cave for the first time is the lack of natural light that makes it into the caves. Indeed, due to being found on the sides of mountains themselves, it’s perhaps unsurprising that not very much light manages to get through! Nonetheless, there should still be just enough to make your adventures possible.

How to Find Frost Caves in Valheim

By now, we’ve looked at what the frost caves are in Valheim - but you’ll probably still be wondering about how to find these unique dungeons. Well, there’s good news and bad news here. The good news is that frost caves don’t need any special steps or precautions to access or find. However, this also ties in with the drawback of finding frost caves in Valheim; indeed, the only way to find them is to search and stumble across them during your exploration of mountain biomes.

While there’s no specific way to predict where frost caves will spawn in Valheim, it’s worth noting here that there are several steps you can take to make it a little easier to find frost caves. First of all, of course, it’s critical to head towards the mountain biome as soon as possible. Mountain biomes are often found alongside the dark forest biome; given this, it’s a good place to start your search. Once you’ve found a mountainous region, it’s then generally worth exploring higher up; indeed, though it’s not a given, it’s not uncommon for frost caves to spawn frequently higher up in the mountains.

Finding the entrance to frost caves can be a little tricky given the snowy conditions and somewhat difficult visibility in this chilly biome. Furthermore, unlike in the swamps, there are no large lamps to highlight the entrance to the cave. However, large crystals often grow around the entrance to the cave, and the entrance is marked by a dark cavity in the mountain. Looking out for this as you scale the mountains - and sticking close to the mountain’s edge - can make it a little easier to come across a frost cave during your travels.

What Can I Find Within Valheim Frost Caves?

By now, we’ve looked at how you can make it a little easier to find frost caves in Valheim - however, what about once you’ve stumbled across the caves themselves? Well, there’s a lot that you can find inside the frost caves, making them excellent dungeons to explore.

Loot Let’s face it - the main reason we go into dungeons like the frost caves in the first place is for the loot they hold! Luckily, frost caves deliver plenty of loot options, much of which is available after destroying furniture within the caves. Some of the main loot you can find include:

• Crystal
• Red jute
• Wood
• Fine wood
• Iron
• Bronze
• Coal
• Fenris hair and claws
• Bone fragments
• Entrails
• Vegvisir

In addition to this loot, you can also find chests within frost caves which hold a random selection of coins, obsidian, ruby, and silver necklaces. The vast majority of loot items from chess will be between 15 and 35 coins, although up to 9 pieces of obsidian also aren’t uncommon.

Of course, while all of the loot in the frost caves will likely be welcome, there are several items that will be especially useful for your game. Notably, Valheim frost caves contain a huge amount of crystal and red jute, making this an important resource to find - especially for festive crafting. There’s also the handy item, Vegvisir; this allows you to see Moder’s location, making it hugely useful when trying to take on the different bosses in the game. And, for a little extra lore while adventuring, make sure to watch out for ancient cave markings that can be found throughout many Valheim dungeons.

Enemies

Unfortunately, as is the case with individual dungeons in other biomes, the loot contained within Valheim’s frost caves won’t just be there for the taking. Indeed, each frost cave is protected by numerous different creatures that can pose quite the challenge to overcome; given this, knowing what you’ll be up against can definitely help.

Don’t forget, as well, that it’s not just the enemies themselves that pose a challenge in the frost caves! The difficult terrain is also incredibly precarious, with many narrow paths that are hard to follow. Sticking close to the walls can help prevent you from falling to an early grave.

Perhaps the most common foes include cultists, bats, and ulv; however, stone golems can also be a rare but significant danger to take on. Given this and the largely dark nature of Valheim’s expansive frost caves, exploring can definitely be risky. Starting your game with a premium ScalaCube private server for 24/7 uptime and playing Valheim MP with friends can offer a handy way to help mitigate the risks by expanding your team.

FAQs

How can I break walls of ice in the frost caves?

The frost caves in Valheim have a range of walls that impede progress. These can be broken down using any weapon, allowing you to continue your adventure.

How can I harvest crystals in the frost caves in Valheim?

Crystals can sometimes be picked up directly within the frost caves. However, you can harvest a larger amount of crystal by breaking the crystal nodes with pickaxes - ideally a durable variant such as an iron pickaxe.

Final Thoughts

Although they sound like structures you’d find within the North of the map, the frost caves in Valheim are actually seen in the mountain biome. Nevertheless, it’s well worth understanding here what frost caves are, how to find them, and notably how to make the best of your adventure to find great loot within these chilly caves.