Valheim boats
4 boats compared: durability, cargo slots, what they cost to build and how they handle. All the numbers are read from the game.
| Boat | Durability | Cargo slots | Build cost | Sail force | Steering | Backward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raft | 300 | none | 20 Wood, 6 Leather Scraps, 6 Resin | 0.05 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Karve | 500 | 4 (2 × 2) | 30 Finewood, 10 Deer Hide, 20 Resin, 80 Bronze Nails | 0.03 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Longship | 1000 | 18 (6 × 3) | 100 Iron Nails, 10 Deer Hide, 40 Finewood, 40 Ancient Bark | 0.05 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Drakkar | 3000 | 32 (8 × 4) | 100 Iron Nails, 30 Ceramic Plate, 50 Finewood, 25 Yggdrasil Wood | 0.085 | 1.9 | 0.25 |
Sail force is how hard the wind pushes the boat; steering and backward are the force of the rudder and of the oars.
Questions
Which Valheim boat is the best?
The Drakkar has the most durability and the largest hold; the raft is the cheapest and has no cargo.
How much can a boat carry?
Each boat has a hold with a fixed number of slots, listed in the table. The raft has none.