Step 1 of 5
Find the altar before carrying the offering
Before you start
- A claimed bed and sheltered workbench; use the first-shelter guide if either is missing.
- Two deer trophies in your inventory. Hunt deer with your first bow and keep hunting until you have both trophies; they are not guaranteed from every kill. Deer hide and boar trophies are different items.
- Repaired equipment, food ready to eat, and a weapon whose controls you already know.
- A map-enabled world for the map directions below. In a no-map world, use landmarks and retrace your approach.
At the Sacrificial Stones where you arrived, interact with the small glowing Vegvisir beside Eikthyr’s stone. It marks a nearby summoning altar in the Meadows. The trophy hook at the starting circle is for the reward after the fight; it is not the summoning altar.
Our recommended preparation is a scouting trip with the trophies left at home. Walk the arena and route back, remove nearby threats, and choose open ground where you can see the boss. Keep the fight away from your home and storage.
Stuck? Where do I summon Eikthyr?
Hold the button at the bottom for the next hint.
Hints checked 16 Oct 2026.
Sources: Valheim Wiki: Eikthyr, checked 7 Sept 2026; GamesRadar+: Eikthyr and the first pickaxe, checked 7 Sept 2026.
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