Valheim’s vast open world offers plenty of crafting opportunities, but getting from one place to another can be a chore at times.
From place to place in Valheim can take a lot of work and planning, especially when players want to carry large amounts of items through the game’s vast open world. Because Valheim’s worlds are procedurally generated, sometimes players are far from the nearest important location to get to, and even learning how to create a quick travel portal may not be as helpful as they might think .
The problem with portals in Valheim is that they don’t allow players to carry ore or ingots such as iron, copper, tin or bronze through them. This may seem like a minor caveat, but coupled with the fact that Valheim players have probably put the most of the time and effort into building a base they are safe in Valheim’s meadow biomeTogether with the massive level of difficulty that comes with entering the Black Forest or the swamp, harvesting these resources is extremely time-consuming. Players have to travel long distances to find copper, tin and iron, and thanks to Valheim’s carry-limit mechanics, they can only carry that much back with them.
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Fortunately, there is a solution for that. Valheim also allows players for raising, lowering or leveling the landscape around them with a specific tool: the hoe. Not only is using a hoe in Valheim the easiest way to create level ground to build on, but it can also be incredibly helpful when the player decides to invest some time easing the path between dangerous and safe areas. It may take a bit of hard work, but Valheim players will be in a much better position to amass resources if they take the time to build a proper road system.
Building a road in Valheim makes traveling better
With the hoe, Valheim players can build a road through the open world without having to put down workbenches every few meters. Once players improve their crafting skills a little and unlock the right building materials, a road almost becomes a necessity if they want to use Valheim’s cart. Carts in Valheim offer much more storage space than players can hold on their bodies, and they can be attached and towed for easy transport. If Valheim players already have a network of roads, making a cart and taking it to the nearest mining site is as easy as a daily walk – though they still want to watch out for trolls, of course.
The world of Valheim can be rocky, uneven and full of stones, tree trunks and other dangers. By balancing the landscape and finding a suitable path, players can easily move iron, copper and other resources from one location to another without worrying about them getting stuck or lost. Having roads not only helps with Valheim’s cart mechanics, but can also serve as a great system of landmarks. Actually place one of Valheim’s workbenches and building signs at intersections, torches in dark or confusing areas, and the occasional rest area (for spawning points and for food prep) are great things that can make the roads in Valheim even more useful. Players can even challenge themselves to build a bridge connecting one continent to another. In this way, you can enter distant areas even if your boat is destroyed by one of the sea snakes in Valheim.
There are many ways to enjoy it ValheimHowever, making sure you have the right infrastructure in place early on can make a big difference later in the game. For anyone who wants to get from point A to point B quickly without getting lost and at the same time using as many resources as possible, building a road system is child’s play.
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Christopher J. Teuton
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Christopher J. Teuton is a writer, game developer, film director, and producer based in Savannah, GA, USA. owner of Dirty & Free Publishing. When Christopher J. Teuton isn’t working on his various projects, acting as Screen Rant’s gaming editor, or spending time with his family, he mostly enjoys playing with dogs and climbing trees.
