Valheim

Do Bosses Despawn? How Bosses Work

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Do bosses despawn? Read more about this guide to find out if they do and find out more about how bosses work.

What Are Bosses?

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Bosses are strong solo enemies that you encounter all along the world of Valheim. They are the Forsaken, those you are tasked to kill by Odin.

Each boss drops something important that gives you access to higher level gear of the game, so its imperative that you beat them in order to progress.

Boss Progression and Drops

Boss Drops Gives Access To
Eiktyhr Hard Antler Copper and Tin Ores (via Pickaxe)
The Elder Swamp Key Iron Ores (in Swamp Crypts)
Bonemass Wishbone Silver (buried in mountains)
Moder Dragon Tears Higher Level Crafting Stations
Yagluth TBA TBA

Do Bosses Despawn?

No, They Do Not

Unfortunately, bosses do not despawn once summoned. However, don't worry about running into them unprepared as they only spawn when summoned.

If you do however accidentally spawn them, you have no choice but to beat them, but they won't chase you til the ends of the earth so don't worry if they kill you.

To find out how to summon each boss, check our list of boss guides down below!
Boss Guides | How to Beat All Bosses

Do Bosses Regenerate Health?

Yes, They Do

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Bosses regenerate health over time once no player is in their vicinity. To know if you're in their vicinity, you should see the health bar in the center top of your screen.

Make sure to always have a bed or portal closeby to get back into the fight quickly, or if you're with friends, make sure at least one of you remains alive!

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Controller Layout and Support How to Build Fire Indoors
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How to Hunt Deer Bow Tips: How to Aim the Bow
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Crafting Guides
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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
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Haldor the Trader: Where to Find and What He Sells Buried Treasure: How to Find
How to Get Into Sunken Crypts
Tier Lists
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Multiplayer Guides
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PVP Guide: How to Turn on Friendly Fire How to Fix Incompatible Version Error
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How to Find Maypoles How to Quick Transfer Items
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Does Valheim Have Endgame? Why is my Console Not Working?

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