The Viking survival sim Valheim is all about exploration. From the moment players are dropped into the titular realm, it’s up to them to explore to find resources, shelter, and enemies to overcome. There are currently six unique biomes in Valheim offering different resources and challenges, with three more in development.
All this space can be a little intimidating, and new players can have trouble finding everything they need to progress through the game. Fortunately, Valheim’s randomly-generated maps work on a World Seed system. This means that a code entered when starting a new game will allow players to start over on the same map, or try a map that’s been recommended to them. Although there are a near infinite number of maps out there, the Valheim community is already beginning to share their best Seeds.
A Peaceful Life
While some players may go into Valheim for a tough monster-hunting experience, others just want to relax and build a longhouse in the woods. This Seed is perfect for those players looking to simply expand their settlement in relative peace, and not worry too much about the rest of the game. In this Seed players will begin on a small island containing only the starting biome, with no land connections to any other area.
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A Beautiful Start
Valheim’s unique style has certainly captured a lot of players’ imaginations, particularly in combination with its intriguing world. Making the most of the subtle beauty of the game’s world, this Seed deposits players on the shores of a vast lake, surrounded by flowering meadows. The lake has access to the sea through river channels, meaning a shore-side settlement is a viable choice for seafarers.
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An Early Merchant
One of the problems that players can run into with a random Seed is having difficulty finding unique locations or characters. This is often the case with Valheim’s only merchant, Haldor. Haldor spawns randomly in the Black Forest biome, but this can be anywhere from the player’s starting zone to the far edge of the map. This Seed guarantees that players will be able to meet Haldor early, as he’s on the same island that the player starts on.
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Plenty of Crypts
Finding Iron Scrap in Valheim is one of the biggest gates to progression. The rare material is used for lots of high-tier crafting, but can be difficult to acquire. Fortunately, this Seed deposits players on an island with a small swamp biome jam-packed with Crypts, allowing for readily-available iron just a short walk from the starting area.
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The Speed Runner’s Seed
While Valheim may be a game that wants players to gradually build up their strength, that’s not going to stop hordes of speed runners from trying to complete it as quickly as possible. This Seed is perfect for that, with a starting location in the middle of all the biomes. Four of Valheim’s five bosses have spawn points just a short walk away, and the fifth is just a quick jaunt across the sea.
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For the Hydrophobic Viking
Vikings may be famous sea-farers, but that doesn’t mean that every player wants to build a ship in Valheim and set off across the ocean. For players who’d prefer to complete the game without having to get their feet wet, this interesting Seed starts players off on a huge island containing every biome. What’s more, all five of the game’s bosses can be found without crossing deep water.
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The Twin Mountains
Another geographically-interesting Valheim Seed, this one is dominated by two islands, each with a towering snow-capped mountain at its center. It’s the perfect Seed for players who want the challenge of survival in the high peaks, or for Valheim PvP games with mountain vs. mountain teams.
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Across the Waves
For those players looking for the full Viking experience in Valheim, this Seed provides the perfect start. Players begin on a fairly small and remote island, containing only the Meadow, Black Forest, and Mountain biomes. To complete the game, players will need to take to the seas and explore in proper Viking fashion.
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For Mountaineers
While the truly vast mountain ranges are normally relegated to the edges of Valheim’s maps, this Seed brings one straight to the player. Starting on a long island stretching away to the south-east, players who travel that way will discover themselves entering a sprawling mountain range that dominates the island.
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The Wealthy Viking
A good world for new Valheim players or those looking to progress quickly without too much tramping around, this Seed contains everything a Viking might need. Players begin on a large starting island containing all of the biomes, making resource collection as easy as possible.
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Valheim is in Early Access for PC.
