Sunken Crypts Guide: Dungeon Locations and Loot

This is a guide to Sunken Crypts, one of the available dungeons in Valheim. Read on to learn general information, possible enemies, available loot, strategy for Sunken Crypts, and more!

Sunken Crypt Tips and Strategy

Sunken Crypts are ruined underground dungeons that are usually filled with water and debris. These incredibly dangerous dungeons can only be accessed by unlocking their entrances with a Swamp Key, obtained by defeating The Elder.

Exploring Sunken Crypts for their highly valuable loot takes a bit more preparation than Burial Chambers and Troll Caves.

Bring Poison Resistance Mead

Craft the Mead Base in the Cauldron

Place the Mead Base in the Fermenter

Aside from Draugrs, Sunken Crypts are also inhabited by poisonous monsters such as Blobs and Oozers. Always bring Poison Resistance Mead with you at all times!

Bring Pickaxes

Muddy Pile Scraps can block your path inside Sunken Crypts and can be only destroyed by Pickaxes. These blockades are great sources of Scrap Iron, Leather Scraps, and Withered Bones — Make the most of your time inside these crypts by bringing multiple Pickaxes!
List of Pickaxes

Sunken Crypt Location(s)

Sunken Crypts are located in the Swamp and can be distinguished by their lit entrances that resemble mausoleums. These entrances can only be unlocked with a Swamp Key from defeating Valheim's second boss, The Elder.

Click the button below to see our in-depth guide against The Elder:

The Elder Boss Guide

Sunken Crypts: List of Enemies

Sunken Crypts: List of Resources

Valheim Related Guides

Dungeon Locations and Types

List of Dungeons

Burial Chambers	Sunken Crypts	Troll Cave