Valheim Seed 0tA8sbKeZp: A Close-Packed Start Guide Valheim 1.0.17
Seed 0tA8sbKeZp puts a lot close to the spawn. The first boss altar is 0.4 km away, the Black Forest begins at 0.3 km, and the early metals sit close behind. This guide covers how that plays out, who it suits, and where it lets you down.
The seed
0tA8sbKeZpFarthest of the first five bosses 6.9 km · Haldor 2.3 km · 144 km² of land at the spawnOpen on the map · Seed pageBosses and Haldor
The altars for the first five bosses are spread unevenly, but none is far. The farthest of the five is Moder at 6.9 km. The full list, measured from the spawn to the nearest altar:
| Boss | Distance |
|---|---|
| Eikthyr | 0.4 km |
| The Elder | 1.4 km |
| Bonemass | 3.1 km |
| Yagluth | 3.7 km |
| The Queen | 6.6 km |
| Moder | 6.9 km |
| Fader | 8.8 km |
| The Frozen King | 8.9 km |
Eikthyr is practically at your doorstep, and The Elder follows at 1.4 km. Bonemass and Yagluth both fall under 4 km, which is unusual, since Yagluth is normally far from the start. Moder, The Queen and Fader are the far ones, with the last two bosses of the list, Fader and The Frozen King, sitting just under 9 km out.
Haldor is 2.3 km from the spawn, so you can reach him early. Hildir is at 2.9 km and the Bog Witch at 3.3 km. All three traders are within a short trip of each other's range, so none of them is a long expedition.
Biomes around the spawn
Here is how far you have to go to reach each biome from the spawn:
| Biome | Distance |
|---|---|
| Black Forest | 0.3 km |
| Mountains | 0.9 km |
| Swamp | 1.2 km |
| Plains | 2.2 km |
| Mistlands | 5.1 km |
| Deep North | 7.8 km |
| Ashlands | 7.9 km |
The Black Forest is practically next door, with the Mountains just under 1 km away. The Swamp comes in at 1.2 km, and the Plains at 2.2 km. The Mistlands are farther out at 5.1 km, and the Deep North and Ashlands are the most distant, both close to 8 km.
By share of the land, the Mistlands lead at 23.7%, followed by the Plains at 18.5%, the Black Forest at 17.8% and the Ashlands at 17.3%. The Deep North takes 9.8%, while the Mountains (4.6%), the Meadows (4.4%) and the Swamp (3.9%) are small. Expect plenty of Mistlands and Plains to explore, and comparatively little Swamp.
Metals
The distances below are approximate, worked out from the game's placement rules.
- Tin deposit: about 0.3 km
- Copper deposit: about 0.4 km
- Muddy scrap pile (the Swamp iron): about 1.2 km
- Silver vein: about 1.6 km
Tin and copper are both within half a kilometre, so bronze is available almost immediately. The Swamp iron is only a little farther at roughly 1.2 km, and silver at roughly 1.6 km. The early metal progression is compressed into a very small area, which is the seed's real strength. It also earns a ranking: number 4 in the list "Seeds with iron scrap close to the spawn", out of 120000 seeds measured.
Landmass and dungeons
The spawn sits on a landmass of 144 km². That is room to work with. There are 26 dungeons within 3 km of the spawn, which gives you plenty of nearby places to explore and gather loot.
Who it suits and where it falls short
This seed suits players who want a compact early game with short distances between targets. If you like to move through bosses and metals while staying close to the start, it delivers: Eikthyr, The Elder, Bonemass and Yagluth are all within 3.7 km, and every early metal is within 1.6 km. It also suits anyone who wants plenty of dungeons close to a starting base.
The weaker points are on the far side of the map. Moder at 6.9 km and The Queen at 6.6 km are real journeys by comparison with the early bosses, and Fader and The Frozen King are close to 9 km out. The Mistlands are 5.1 km away, and the Ashlands and Deep North take about 8 km to reach. The Swamp is also a small slice of the land at 3.9%, so if you want to spend a lot of time there, there is not much of it. The early game is generous; the late game asks you to travel.
Questions
How close is the first boss in seed 0tA8sbKeZp?
Eikthyr's altar is 0.4 km from the spawn, the closest of all the boss altars. The Elder follows at 1.4 km.
Is Haldor easy to find?
Yes. Haldor is 2.3 km from the spawn, closer than Hildir at 2.9 km and the Bog Witch at 3.3 km.
How quickly can you get metals?
Tin is about 0.3 km away and copper about 0.4 km, both approximate. The Swamp iron is about 1.2 km out and silver about 1.6 km.
Where does this seed disappoint?
The far bosses and late biomes. Moder is 6.9 km away, Fader 8.8 km and The Frozen King 8.9 km, and the Ashlands and Deep North are both close to 8 km from the spawn.
Measured on the worlds the game's generator makes for Valheim 1.0.17; the ore distances are worked out from the game's placement rules and are approximate.