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This is a page about the Swim skill in Valheim. Read on to learn the skill's effects and how to level it up.

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Swim Effects

Decreases stamina drain when swimming.

How to Level Up Swim

You gain experience as you are swimming.

Check out our skill leveling guide for tips and tricks to grind your skills to the max level!
Skill Leveling Guide

Should You Level Up Swim?

Leveling Up Swim is Not Recommended

Leveling up swim isn't necessary in the early game or even later on if you are careful. Crossing water will usually require you to have some kind of boat, making swimming unnecessary.

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