Valheim Seed 2wumArd8qH: A Compact, Big-Continent Start Valheim 1.0.17
The seed 2wumArd8qH puts nearly everything you need for the early and middle game within a few kilometres of the spawn. The first five bosses all sit inside 3.3 km, Haldor is close, and the starting landmass covers 187 km². Of 120000 seeds measured, it is number 1 in the list "Seeds that start on a big continent".
The seed
2wumArd8qHFarthest of the first five bosses 3.3 km · Haldor 1.6 km · 187 km² of land at the spawnOpen on the map · Seed pageBelow you will find how the boss route runs, how fast each biome opens up, where the metals are, how much land you get, who this seed suits, and where it lets you down.
Bosses and traders
The altars are packed tightly around the spawn. Distances are to the nearest altar of each boss:
| Boss | Distance from spawn |
|---|---|
| Eikthyr | 0.4 km |
| The Elder | 1.2 km |
| Bonemass | 2.4 km |
| Moder | 3.0 km |
| Yagluth | 3.3 km |
| The Queen | 6.7 km |
| The Frozen King | 8.5 km |
| Fader | 9.0 km |
Eikthyr is only 0.4 km away, so the first boss is practically at your doorstep. The farthest of the first five bosses is Yagluth at 3.3 km, which keeps the whole progression compact. The Queen, Fader and The Frozen King are a real step out, at 6.7 km, 9.0 km and 8.5 km.
Haldor is 1.6 km from the spawn, so you can reach him early. Hildir is at 3.0 km and the Bog Witch at 4.1 km, which puts both within the same range as your mid-game boss trips.
Biomes around the spawn
The Meadows hold only 4.1% of the land, so the spawn area is small and the neighbouring biomes arrive quickly.
| Biome | Nearest point | Share of land |
|---|---|---|
| Black Forest | 0.5 km | 18.0% |
| Mountains | 0.7 km | 4.1% |
| Swamp | 2.0 km | 3.8% |
| Plains | 2.8 km | 18.8% |
| Mistlands | 5.8 km | 24.8% |
| Ashlands | 7.9 km | 17.1% |
| Deep North | 7.9 km | 9.4% |
The Black Forest is 0.5 km out and the Mountains 0.7 km. Both are within easy reach before you have done much of anything. The Swamp follows at 2.0 km and the Plains at 2.8 km. Past that the map opens up: the Mistlands begin 5.8 km away, while the Ashlands and the Deep North both start at 7.9 km.
By land share, the Mistlands are the biggest biome at 24.8%, followed by the Plains at 18.8% and the Black Forest at 18.0%. The Swamp and Mountains are comparatively small, at 3.8% and 4.1%.
Metals
The ore distances below are approximate, worked out from the game's placement rules rather than counted on the ground.
- Tin deposit: about 0.5 km
- Copper deposit: about 0.6 km
- Silver vein: about 1.6 km
- Muddy scrap pile (the Swamp iron): about 2.0 km
Tin and copper are both about half a kilometre from the spawn, so bronze is available almost as soon as you can mine. Silver is about 1.6 km out and the Swamp iron about 2.0 km, which means every metal up to iron sits close enough that you rarely need a long expedition just for ore.
Landmass and dungeons
The spawn sits on a 187 km² landmass, which is the reason this seed tops the big-continent list.
There are 46 dungeons within 3 km of the spawn. That is a generous number to have so close, and it gives you plenty of places to explore while the first bosses are still on your route.
Who the seed suits
This is a good pick if you want a tight early game. The first five bosses sit within 3.3 km, Haldor is at 1.6 km, and the early metals are all close. It suits players who like to stay in one region and build a base that stays useful across several progression steps.
With 46 dungeons nearby, it works well for players who enjoy exploring.
Weak points
The late game is where this seed is less convenient. The Queen is 6.7 km away, The Frozen King 8.5 km and Fader 9.0 km, so the last three bosses need long trips compared with the first five.
The Swamp and Mountains are small, at 3.8% and 4.1% of the land, so there is not a great deal of either biome to work with. Meadows are small too at 4.1%, meaning the gentle starting terrain gives way fast.
Questions
How close is the first boss in 2wumArd8qH?
Eikthyr's altar is 0.4 km from the spawn, the closest of all the bosses. The Elder follows at 1.2 km.
Where is Haldor?
Haldor is 1.6 km from the spawn. Hildir is at 3.0 km and the Bog Witch at 4.1 km.
Are the metals easy to reach?
Yes. Tin is about 0.5 km away, copper about 0.6 km, silver about 1.6 km and the Swamp iron about 2.0 km, all approximate.
How big is the starting landmass?
The spawn is on a 187 km² landmass, and the seed ranks number 1 in the list "Seeds that start on a big continent".
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.