List of Raids: How do Raids Work?

This is a guide about raids in Valheim. Read on to learn general information, strategies, and possible raid parties that can attack your base!

What are Raids?

Raids are events in Valheim in which certain monsters attack your base in the form of a raid party. These events can occur as early as day three into your session as long as you've established a base in the world.

The objective is to defend your base by surviving long enough until the raid ends.

It is important to note that certain raid parties can break your base's structures, so simply waiting for the raid to end may not be an option.

Raids get harder as you defeat more bosses in the game, but it is possible to be raided before the first boss, Eikthyr.

How Do Raids Start?

A raid starts once you see an ominous text at the top of your screen — Your base will also be highlighted with a red circle on your map during the raid.

Raids can only occur if you are near your base so don't worry about getting attacked while exploring in a distant location!

Tips & Tricks

Upgrade & Maintain Your Gear

The quality and maintenance of your gear is very important — especially since raids can happen at almost any time when inside your base!

Always make sure that your gear is in tip-top shape by using your workbench or forge. Upgrading your gear via these stations may also prove beneficial.

Eat up!

Eating food increases your maximum HP for a limited time. This is one of the most important features in the game, as you can easily hit over 100 HP depending on the combination of food items you consume.

Always make sure to top your HP off before and during a raid!

Plan Your Base's Layout

The overall design of your base can lead to a successful defense or ruin.

Use hoes and pickaxes to manipulate the terrain to your advantage and prevent raid parties from casually walking into your base.

Fortify your position further by building defensive structures such as Stakewalls and Sharp Stakes around your base.

Avoid Being Surrounded

Remember that the objective is to survive. You do not have to rush into an engagement if met with a disadvantageous situation. Take your time and plan your attacks.

Avoid running into the thick of things and slowly chip away at the raid party.

Stall For Time

You do not necessarily have to eliminate the entire raid party to successfully defend your base as raids seem to be on a specific timer.

Bunkering up inside your base or just kiting the enemies until the raid ends is a viable strategy if things get too rough.

List of Raids

This section is currently under construction. Check back later for updates!

Pre-Eikthyr Raids

Spawn Conditions	Available once you build a base and haven't killed any boss yet.
Enemy Types
Boar	Deer
Neck

Greydwarf Raids

Spawn Conditions	Available once you defeat Eikthyr at least once
Enemy Types
Greyling	Greydwarf
Greydwarf Shaman	Greydwarf Brute

Troll Raids

Spawn Conditions	Available once you defeat The Elder at least once
Enemy Types
Troll

Swamp Creature Raids

Spawn Conditions	Available once you defeat The Elder at least once and discovered a Swamp biome.
Enemy Types
Draugr	Draugr (Archer)
Draugr Elite	Skeleton

Skeleton Raids

Spawn Conditions	Available once you defeat Bonemass at least once
Enemy Types
Skeleton	Rancid Remains

Surtling Raids

Spawn Conditions	Available once you defeat Bonemass and a Surtling at least once.
Enemy Types
Surtling

Drake Raids

Spawn Conditions	Available once you defeat Bonemass at least once.
Enemy Types
Drake

Drake Raids encase your base in a freezing mist, applying the Freezing Debuff to anyone caught within its event radius. It is recommended that you stock up on Frost Resistance Mead as soon as you defeat Bonemass in the Swamp.

Fuling Raids

Spawn Conditions	Available once you defeat Moder at least once.
Enemy Types
Fuling	Fuling Shaman
Fuling Berserker

Valheim Related Guides

Guide for Beginners: How to Get Started

Valheim Tips and Tricks

Beginner Guides
List of Controls	Character Creation Guide
How to Emote	Cooking Guide: How to Make Food
Comfort Level and Rested Explained	Map Guide: How to Mark and Ping Locations
Skill Leveling Guide	Best World Map Seeds
Controller Layout and Support	How to Build Fire Indoors
Combat Guides
Combat Guide: How to Battle in Valehim	How to Parry: Parry Force and Parry Bonus
How to Hunt Deer	Bow Tips: How to Aim the Bow
List of Raids: How do Raids Work?	All Damage Types and Effects
Best Forsaken Power	Weapon Guide: How to Use Each Weapon Type
Crafting Guides
Crafting Guide: How Does Crafting Work?	How to Repair your Tools and Gear
How to Build and Upgrade the Workbench	How to Build and Upgrade the Forge
Recipe List
Advanced Game Mechanics
How to Use Cheats and Console Commands	How to Get Max Comfort
Farming and Resources Guides
Taming Guide: How to Tame Animals	Breeding Guide: How to Breed Boar and Animals
How to Plant Seeds and Grow Vegetables	Wolf Taming: How to Tame And Breed Wolves
House Building Guide	Fishing Guide: How to Fish
Adventuring Guides
Dungeons Guide: Locations and Types	How to Sail
Haldor the Trader: Where to Find and What He Sells	Buried Treasure: How to Find
How to Get Into Sunken Crypts
Tier Lists
Best Weapon Tier List	Best Armor Tier List
Multiplayer Guides
How to Play Multiplayer	How to Make a Personal Chest
PVP Guide: How to Turn on Friendly Fire	How to Fix Incompatible Version Error
FAQs
Do Resources Respawn?	What Happens When You Die?
How to Split Stacks to Take One Item	How to Take the Best Screenshots
Should You Launch With Vulkan?	Best Graphics Settings
Best Cheats to Use: How to Cheat Well	Do Bosses Despawn? How Bosses Work
Do Items Despawn? How to Throw Away Items	Mysterious Figures: The Grim Reaper and Thor
How to Find Maypoles	How to Quick Transfer Items
How to Kick Players	What's at the Edge of the World?
Does Valheim Have Endgame?	Why is my Console Not Working?