How to Find & Summon The 1st Boss Eikthyr in Valheim

Your first objective in Valheim is to locate and summon the first boss, Eikthyr. This guide walks you through the exact steps needed to find this boss and prepare the required sacrifices to bring it into battle. Whether you’re a new player or need a quick refresher, follow along to master this essential early-game milestone.

Locating Eikthyr on Your Map

When you first spawn into Valheim at the starting stones, you’ll notice a lit-up stone dedicated to Eikthyr. Interacting with this stone registers the boss’s location and adds a map marker showing exactly where Eikthyr can be found. This is your first step toward summoning the boss.

Head toward the marked location on your map. When you arrive, you’ll discover an altar with instructions to offer mystical items. This is the summoning point for Eikthyr.

Gathering Deer Trophies

To summon Eikthyr, you must sacrifice two Deer Trophies at the altar. These items are obtained by killing deer throughout the world. While a bow is the easiest weapon to use for hunting deer, keep in mind that Deer Trophies have a low drop rate. You’ll need to hunt multiple deer to collect the two trophies required.

How to Summon Eikthyr

Once you have collected both Deer Trophies, equip them onto your hot bar. To summon the boss, select the Deer Trophy slot on your hot bar and activate it at the altar. This will consume the trophies and bring Eikthyr into battle.

Summary

Finding and summoning Eikthyr is straightforward once you know the steps: locate the lit stone at spawn to mark the boss location, hunt deer to collect two Deer Trophies, and activate them at the altar. With these trophies in hand, you’ll successfully summon your first Valheim boss encounter.

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