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Do Dungeons Reset? Dungeon Locations and Types

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This is a comprehensive guide on the Dungeons found in Valheim! Read on to learn more about the different dungeon types and locations, if the enemies and resources in Dungeons reset or respawn, and more!

What are Dungeons?

Dungeons are special areas within specific biomes that are inhabited by certain enemies and hold unique resources. Exploring these areas are important to progress through game since certain items are only obtainable inside them!

Do Dungeons Reset?

Keep in mind that enemies and resources gathered inside dungeons do not reset. The dungeon becomes an empty area once you've cleared it

Dungeon Locations and Types

Troll Cave

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Troll Caves are located in Black Forest biomes, and their entrances can be distinguished by the presence of bonepiles in front.

Available Resources
Amber Obtained from chests, dungeons, and buried treasures.
Amber Pearl Obtained from chests, dungeons, and buried treasures.
Bone Fragments Enemy Drops from Skeletons.
Coins Obtained from chests, dungeons, trolls, and fulings
Deer Hide Enemy Drop from Deer.
Feathers Enemy Drop from Birds.
Leather Scraps Obtained from Boars or Muddy Scrap Piles in Sunken Crypts.
Yellow Mushroom Can be gathered from dungeons.

Troll Cave Guide

Burial Chambers

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Burial Chambers are located in Black Forest biomes. Be wary when approaching their stone entrances, as these tend to be guarded by Skeletons.

Available Resources
Amber Obtained from chests, dungeons, and buried treasures.
Amber Pearl Obtained from chests, dungeons, and buried treasures.
Bone Fragments Obtained from Skeletons, Chests, or Bone Piles.
Coins Obtained from chests, dungeons, trolls, and fulings
Feathers Enemy Drop from Birds or obtained from chests.
Ruby Obtained from chests, dungeons, and buried treasures.
Surtling Core Obtained from Burial Chambers and Surtlings.
Yellow Mushroom Can be gathered from dungeons.

Burial Chamber Guide

Sunken Crypts

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The Sunken Crypts are damp and dark dungeons located in Swamp biomes — Their entrances resemble mausoleums. The entrance of these particular dungeons are locked and require a Swamp Key from The Elder.

Its long and narrow hallways tend to be blocked by Muddy Scrap Piles. These scrap piles can only be broken via Pickaxes — Make sure you bring at least one with you!

Available Resources
Amber Obtained from chests, dungeons, and buried treasures.
Amber Pearl Obtained from chests, dungeons, and buried treasures.
Ancient Bark Obtained from Ancient Trees in the Swamp biome or from chests inside Sunken Crypts.
Chain Obtained from Wraiths or chests inside Sunken Crypts.
Coins Obtained from chests, dungeons, trolls, and fulings.
Leather Scraps Obtained from Boars, Chests, or Muddy Scrap Piles in Sunken Crypts.
Ruby Obtained from chests, dungeons, and buried treasures.
Scrap Iron Mined from Muddy Scrap Piles in Sunken Crypts in the Swamp.
Withered Bone Mined from Muddy Scrap Piles or Chests in Sunken Crypts in the Swamp.
Yellow Mushroom Gathered from dungeons.

Sunken Crypts Guide

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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
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How to Split Stacks to Take One Item How to Take the Best Screenshots
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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?

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