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Valheim Eikthyr (1.0) — Weakness, Drops & How to Beat
Summon Eikthyr with 2 Deer Trophies at the Mystical Altar in the Meadows (500 HP). It has no damage-type weakness. Drops Hard Antler ×3 + Eikthyr Trophy; Forsaken Power cuts run/jump stamina cost.
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Where Eikthyr’s altar spawns
Quick answer: Eikthyr is the first Forsaken boss (500 HP, Meadows). Place 2× Deer Trophy on the offering stones of a Mystical Altar to summon it. It has no damage-type weakness and no resistances, so any weapon works — a club is the best early option. It drops Hard Antler ×3 (unlocks the Antler Pickaxe) and the Eikthyr Trophy.
| Biome / order | Meadows · 1st of 7 Forsaken |
| Health | 500 |
| Summon | 2× Deer Trophy at the Mystical Altar |
| Weakness | None — all damage types land |
| Resistance | Immune to stagger |
| Drops | Hard Antler ×3, Eikthyr Trophy |
| Forsaken Power | Reduced stamina cost while running, jumping, swimming |
Where to find Eikthyr
Eikthyr is the first Forsaken and patrols the Meadows. You summon it at the Mystical Altar by placing two Deer Trophies on the offering stones. Deer Trophies drop from deer scattered across the Meadows — farm a handful before attempting the fight.
Attack pattern
Eikthyr alternates between a charging stag rush and a lightning AoE that radiates from its antlers. The AoE telegraphs briefly — step out of the ring or block with a shield. The charge is a straight line; sidestep rather than backpedal.
Fight tips
- Bring a wood shield and either a club or a crude bow for chip damage between charges — Eikthyr resists no damage type, so any weapon works.
- Keep health above ~60 with Meadows food (grilled meat, raspberries) so a single AoE cannot finish you.
- Fight in open ground: trees and rocks can block your sidestep and trap you in the lightning ring.
Drops and Forsaken Power
Defeating Eikthyr grants the Hard Antler, which unlocks the Antler Pickaxe — your gateway to mining copper and tin in the Black Forest. Claiming its Forsaken Power at the altar reduces the stamina cost of running, jumping and swimming, a boon that stays useful from the Meadows to endgame and makes the next biome far less punishing. Full list: Forsaken Powers.
FAQ
How many deer trophies for eikthyr?
Eikthyr is the first Forsaken and patrols the Meadows. You summon it at the Mystical Altar by placing two Deer Trophies on the offering stones. Deer Trophies drop from deer scattered across the Meadows — farm a handful before attempting the fight.
How many deer trophy to summon eikthyr?
Quick answer: Eikthyr is the first Forsaken boss (500 HP, Meadows). Place 2× Deer Trophy on the offering stones of a Mystical Altar to summon it. It has no damage-type weakness and no resistances, so any weapon works — a club is the best early option. It drops Hard Antler ×3 (unlocks the Antler Pickaxe) and the Eikthyr Trophy.
How many deer trophy for eikthyr?
Health — 500; Summon — 2× Deer Trophy at the Mystical Altar; Weakness — None — all damage types land; Resistance — Immune to stagger
Boss progression
Eikthyr is the first Forsaken. Directly after is The Elder (Black Forest), whose Swamp Key opens the Sunken Crypts. For the biome, see the Meadows guide, and browse the full boss index.
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- What is Eikthyr weak to?
- Eikthyr has no real damage-type weakness and no notable resistances, so every damage type lands. A club is simply the best early-game option on hand.
- How many Deer Trophies do I need to summon Eikthyr?
- Two, placed on the offering stones at the Mystical Altar in the Meadows.
- What does Eikthyr drop?
- The Hard Antler (×3), which unlocks the Antler Pickaxe, plus the Eikthyr Trophy. Its Forsaken Power reduces stamina cost while running, jumping and swimming.
- Can Eikthyr be staggered?
- No. Eikthyr is immune to stagger, so stagger-based weapons and effects have no effect on him.
- What is the best weapon for Eikthyr?
- Eikthyr has no damage-type weakness and no resistances, so every damage type lands. A club or crude bow is the best early-game option on hand.
- What gear do I need before Eikthyr?
- Early-game kit: a wood shield, a club or crude bow, and Meadows food such as grilled meat and raspberries to keep health above roughly 60. Fight in a clearing so trees and rocks cannot block your sidestep.
Related guides
- How to Beat Eikthyr — Quick Kill Guide (Meadows Boss)
The fastest way to beat Eikthyr — gear to bring, the charge-and-lightning dodge loop, and the blunt weakness that ends the first Forsaken quickly.
Verified Valheim 1.0 - How to Beat The Elder — Quick Kill Guide (Black Forest Boss)
The fastest way to beat The Elder — stack fire damage, strafe the root slams, clear the saplings, and take the Swamp Key.
Verified Valheim 1.0 - How to Beat The Elder Solo — Wood Shield, Fire Arrows and the Sapling Rule
Solo The Elder: a wood shield plus fire arrows, why you must clear the Ancient Saplings first, and using the standing stones to break his line of sight.
Verified Valheim 1.0
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Save yourself the walk: in these verified 1.0 seeds the boss altar is already near your starting island, so you can summon it within the first few hours.
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