Valheim Releases New Update for Public Test Build
gamerant.comIron Gate Studio has rolled out update v0.218.14 for Valheim's public test build, encompassing tweaks to building pieces, food recipes, enemy spawning mechanics, and more. Additionally, this Valheim update is packed with a plethora of fixes and improvements across various aspects of the game.
Valheim is a popular survival game known for its Norse mythology-inspired setting and challenging gameplay. Valheim's lasting appeal lies in its combination of crafting, building, and multiplayer features, which let players create their own Viking stories in a dynamic open world. The game's focus on exploration, teamwork, and adventure has garnered a dedicated player base and continues to attract new players, making it a standout title in the survival genre.
One of the notable changes in the new Valheim public test update focuses on building elements. Players will find adjustments such as the Drakkar now requiring only 50 Finewood instead of 60, updated destruction effects for the Drakkar, and visibility improvements for the straw floor when viewed from underneath. Additionally, several tweaks have been made to Grausten build pieces to reduce repetitiveness and ensure the correct maximum height for Grausten pillars. Valheim's equipment and crafting have also received attention in this patch. Notable changes include frost resistance for the Feather Cape and Asksvin Cape, balance tweaks to enemy spawn rates in Ashlands, adjustments to armor sets, enhancements to certain weapon functionalities, and improvements to crafting recipes for various consumables and equipment upgrades.
Some Valheim creatures and world interactions have been refined as well. Issues related to enemy spawns near specific locations, creatures' behavior around lava, and world environment elements like Flametal spires have been addressed. Moreover, the miscellaneous category covers a range of improvements, including UI adjustments, tooltip enhancements, localization updates, and console commands for ease of
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