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None of these swords are overpowered in one area, but they are dependable weapons that can be used in a variety of scenarios. This list will rank each of the swords in the game from worst to best. Each section will also include a few tips to help survivors get their hands on them.
5 Bronze Sword
The Bronze sword is the lowest level sword that players can Forge. The weapon is a solid early game sword with 35 base Slash Damage and 20 Parry Force. Additionally, the Bronze Sword has 40 knock back, which is really good for a Bronze weapon. All swords provide an additional 2x Parry Bonus. The sword can block, but it will not be very effective defensively. A fully upgraded Bronze sword boasts 53 Slash and 35 Parry Force.
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Survivors that want to unlock the weapon will need to have a Smelter to refine metal, and a Forge to craft the weapon. Players will need 2 Wood, 8 Bronze, and 2 Leather Scraps to forge the weapon. Bronze is the only alloy in the game, created by combining both Copper and Tin. Copper Ore and Tin Ore deposits are located in a ton of different locations in the Mountain biome. Both Wood and Leather Scraps can be found in the Meadows. Leather is a Mudpile Drop in the biome.
4 Iron Sword
Once players have defeated the Elder, they will be able to find the metal scraps needed to Forge an Iron Sword. The base Iron Sword has more Slash damage than an upgraded Bronze Sword, so it is worth forging if gamers are exploring the Swamp biome. The weapon’s Parry force mimics the Bronze Sword with the potential for 73 Slash when upgraded. Also, the Iron sword is a +10 Knockback upgrade from the Bronze.
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The Elder will drop a key granting access to all of the Crypts in the Swamps. Acquiring the key is essential because it will allow players to collect Metal Scraps which are smelted into Iron. Players that have access should have no trouble picking up the necessary Scraps from Crypts to craft the weapon.
3 Silver Sword
The Silver Sword is a massive upgrade from the Iron Sword. It deals +20 Slash Damage and dishes out an additional 30 Spirit damage against undead enemies. If the Spirit damage applied to all creatures, it would be the most dominant primary in the game. Another downside to the sword is the -10 Knockback compared to the Iron Sword. Regardless, it is undoubtedly one of the better primary weapons in Valheim. A fully upgraded Silver Sword will inflict 93 slash damage. If used against undead, it causes a total of 123 damage, which is insane.
Survivors will need to find Silver Ore in the Mountains to Forge themselves a Silver Sword. By now, most gamers have found the Wishbone, which will guide them to the elusive ores. They will be underground, so gamers must dig to uncover them. New players should check out our guide on how to defeat Bonemass to get the Wishbone.
2 Dyrnwyn
The elemental sword is currently only available for players that have console commands. It is unclear when it will be formally added to the game, but the weapon’s stats and the materials needed to Forge it are included in this section.
Dyrnwyn will inflict 55 Slash Damage and an additional 30 Fire Damage. When it is available in the Forge, the sword will be slightly better than the Silver Sword since most enemies will not be resistant to its effects. To Forge the mysterious sword, players will need 2 Fine Wood, 20 Flametal, 20 Surtling Cores, and 3 Leather Scraps. Flametal Ore is found in the Ashlands biome and survivors will get Surtling Cores from the Surtlings in the Black Forest biome.
1 Blackmetal Sword
There is no question that the Blackmetal Sword is a top-tier weapon in Valheim. The standard Blackmetal Sword is dominant, with 95 Slash and 40 Knockback. With upgrades, the sword will one hit a host of enemies with 113 Slash Damage. Fair warning, gamers will want to get their Forge to level 4 before they can craft the item.
The Blackmetal sword shares the same damage values as the Blackmetal axe and both have the highest slash damage in the game. However, the Sword has two separate attacks and the axe does not. This means that the sword will be more useful in a one-on-one fight, as survivors can use combinations to knockback and slay enemies. The Silver Sword will be a tinge better against undead, but the Blackmetal Sword will be a better option in most scenarios.
To Forge the elite weapon, gamers will need to be at a high enough level to survive in the Plains biome. There, several enemies will drop Black Metal Scraps. Players will need enough Scraps to refine 20 metal, which will take some time to farm. Despite the difficult and time-consuming effort, the Blackmetal Sword will be worth the struggle. Survivors should kill a few Deathsquitoes along the way, as they will Drop Needles. The Needles are crucial materials that are used to craft special Arrows and the Porcupine club. With the Blackmetal Sword in hand, no enemy will be too powerful to defeat.
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