As the most recently introduced biome to the game, it’s perhaps unsurprising that many people have found themselves wondering what the Ashlands biome in Valheim is, where to find it, and what secrets and treasures it’s guarding. Well, if this is something you’ve also been curious about, and if you’re looking to learn more about Valheim’s Ashlands biome before exploring it yourself, today’s guide should cover everything you’ll need to know about the new Ashlands biome to help. In turn, this should help you better prepare for the new challenges coming your way - and trust us, they’re big.

What is the Ashlands Biome in Valheim?

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First things first, we should briefly mention what the Ashlands biome in Valheim is. Simply put, the Ashlands biome - as the name suggests - is a unique biome where the world has been turned into a barren wasteland of fire and ash.

More specifically, almost everything within the Ashlands has been burned to a crisp, leaving the landscape a hellish reminder of what it once was. This represents a truly unique challenge and opportunity for the player, of course, making the Ashlands one of the very hardest adventures you’ll take on to date in your game.

Where to Find the Valheim Ashlands Biome

The Ashlands biome is found right at the very south of the Valheim map. Given this, no matter your original spawn point, you’ll need to sail to the biome before you can begin exploring it - and there’s another critical challenge that further complicates reaching the island: the boiling water surrounding the biome. Needless to say, trying to sail over boiling water in a regular boat isn’t quite that simple, as we’ll look at in a minute. So, you’ll need to have prepared for your trip to the Ashlands before you can even reach the charred shores of the land.

Getting to the Ashlands By Boat

As we’ve briefly mentioned already, getting into the Ashlands biome is one of the very first challenges you’ll experience - before you’ve even set foot within the biome itself. Given this, you’ll need to prepare your vessel carefully before approaching the island.

The boiling water surrounding the Ashlands will deal a huge amount of damage to your boat, so you’ll ideally need to build the Drakkar before attempting to reach the Ashlands, a large vessel with an impressive 3000 durability - making it just strong enough to manage the perilous trip.

In contrast, a regular boat will take between 1 and 30 blunt damage per second while in the Ashlands ocean, which will inevitably destroy almost any other vessel very quickly. Notably, the raft only has 300 damage resistance, while the Karve has 500 durability and even the Longship only has 1000 durability.

In addition, it’s well worth investing in Flametal Armor when planning a trip to the Ashlands, as this helps reduce heat accumulation - thus making it easier to survive the oceans of the Ashlands.

What Enemies Are Found in the Ashlands?

By now, we’ve considered how you can get to the Ashlands, but what about the enemies waiting for you when you arrive? Well, there are several different types of creatures waiting to greet you once you arrive at the Ashlands, including the following:

• Valkyries
• Marksmen
• Warlocks
• Twitchers
• Morgens
• Bonemaws
• Asksvin
• Volture
• Lava Blobs

These creatures drop numerous different items once they are killed, including unique hides, scales, and meat among other items. It’s not uncommon to end up being swarmed by enemies of these types, so, setting up a private Valheim MP server and playing along with friends can make the trip a little safer. Fortunately, there are also several types of passive creatures in the Ashlands that provide a brief respite from the aggressive creatures, namely the Ashlands Dvergr, the Ash crows, and the magmafish.

Later on during your exploration, you’ll eventually also come across the two bosses of the area. The first of these is Lord Reto, the region’s mini boss; this is followed up by Fader, a charred dragon that is a truly formidable foe with numerous close range and long range attacks alike. Given this, and with his lack of vulnerabilities, it’s easy to see why Fader is one of the trickiest bosses to take down. Still, with a forsaken power that boosts movement speed by 10% and max carry weight by 300, it’s definitely a valuable reward.

Building a Base in the Ashlands

Your Ashlands base is an incredibly important refuge from the perils and dangers of the outside world - however, even strong bases won’t be able to withstand the cinder rain that falls in the biome often. Given this, it’s crucial to protect your base using a shield generator, which is the only way to prevent the building from falling apart. In addition, avoid building with wooden materials in the Ashlands; naturally, such a hot environment is prone to fires, and since fire can naturally spread quickly between wooden building panels, a wooden base won’t last very long.

FAQs

When Was the Ashlands Biome Introduced in Valheim?

The Ashlands biome was introduced in the Ashlands update, which came out recently in mid May 2024. Along with numerous bug fixes, the Ashlands biome was eventually fully released by mid-late November 2024.

What does the Valheim Ashlands boss give as a forsaken power?

The Ashlands Boss, Fader, gives the player a forsaken power that grants +300 carry weight and boosts movement speed by 10%.

What are the best weapons to use in the Ashlands?

Perhaps the best weapons for use in the Ashlands include those that deal lightning, cold, or bludgeoning damage. Some players also recommend using a weapon that’s upgraded with Jade Poison as this deals a five-second rooting effect.

Final Thoughts

Once you’ve completed the rest of the game, venturing into the perils of the Valheim Ashlands biome is the next logical step. However, while the biome is incredibly perilous, there are plenty of amazing items and perks to be found in the region; given this, preparing in advance to make this huge journey is well worthwhile.