Valheim Seed 9LScyM7Euc: A Compact Start on a Small Island Valheim 1.0.17
Seed 9LScyM7Euc is built around closeness. Eikthyr's altar sits 0.2 km from where you spawn, and the farthest of the first five bosses is only 3.4 km away. The catch is the ground you start on: a landmass of just 3 km². This guide covers what is near, what is not, and who will enjoy the seed.
The seed
9LScyM7EucFarthest of the first five bosses 3.4 km · Haldor 2.6 km · 3 km² of land at the spawnOpen on the map · Seed pageSeed 9LScyM7Euc also ranks number 4 in the list "Seeds that start on a small island", out of the 120000 seeds measured.
Bosses and traders
All five of the early altars are close, and the first one is practically next to you. Here is how far each nearest altar is from the spawn:
The Elder and Bonemass share the same distance, 2.6 km, so you can plan either trip without first committing to a long one. Moder is a hair closer at 2.5 km. Yagluth is the far end of the first five at 3.4 km, which is still a short distance by Valheim standards.
The later bosses are a different story. The Queen is 6.2 km out, The Frozen King 8.4 km, and Fader 8.9 km. Expect those to take real travel time.
Haldor is 2.6 km from the spawn, the same distance as The Elder's altar. Hildir is at 3.1 km and the Bog Witch at 3.3 km.
Biomes around the spawn
Two biomes are almost on your doorstep, and the rest come in reach in a clear order.
| Biome | Distance to nearest | Share of the land |
|---|---|---|
| Black Forest | 0.4 km | 18.0% |
| Mountains | 0.6 km | 3.6% |
| Swamp | 1.9 km | 3.9% |
| Plains | 2.8 km | 17.5% |
| Mistlands | 5.8 km | 25.7% |
| Ashlands | 7.9 km | 17.2% |
| Deep North | 7.9 km | 9.5% |
The Black Forest is 0.4 km away and the Mountains 0.6 km, so you get both within minutes of spawning. The Swamp follows at 1.9 km and the Plains at 2.8 km. After that the distances jump: the Mistlands at 5.8 km, then the Ashlands and the Deep North at 7.9 km each.
The shares of land are worth a look. Meadows make up only 4.6% of the world, so you leave the gentle starting terrain behind quickly. The Mistlands are the single largest biome at 25.7%, ahead of the Black Forest at 18.0% and the Plains at 17.5%.
Metals
The approximate distances to the nearest ore, worked out from the game's placement rules, are short for the first few tiers:
- Copper deposit: about 0.5 km
- Tin deposit: about 0.5 km
- Silver vein: about 1.3 km
- Muddy scrap pile (the Swamp iron): about 2.0 km
Copper and tin sit together at roughly 0.5 km, so bronze is an early possibility. The Swamp iron is about 2.0 km out, which matches the Swamp's own distance of 1.9 km. Silver, at about 1.3 km, is closer than the iron, which is a small oddity of this seed: you can reach the silver before you reach the Swamp.
Land and dungeons
The spawn sits on a landmass of 3 km², so this is a small island start. Treat that as the defining feature of the seed. Everything listed above within a few kilometres is reachable, but crossing to the farther biomes means leaving that island.
Dungeons are plentiful: 27 lie within 3 km of the spawn. That is a lot of content packed close to home.
Who it suits, and where it falls short
The seed suits players who want a fast, compact opening. With Eikthyr at 0.2 km, five altars inside 3.4 km, Haldor at 2.6 km and 27 dungeons within 3 km, much of what you need is close to the spawn. Players who like a contained starting area, and who enjoy building up on a small island, will find it rewarding.
The weak points are the flip side of that compactness. A 3 km² start is cramped, and Meadows are only 4.6% of the land. The late game is spread out: the Mistlands at 5.8 km, the Ashlands and the Deep North at 7.9 km, and Fader's altar at 8.9 km are all far from the spawn. If you prefer a large home continent to roam, look elsewhere.
Questions
How close is the first boss in seed 9LScyM7Euc?
Eikthyr's altar is 0.2 km from the spawn, which makes it the nearest boss by a wide margin. The next closest is Moder at 2.5 km.
Where is Haldor in seed 9LScyM7Euc?
Haldor is 2.6 km from the spawn. Hildir is 3.1 km away and the Bog Witch 3.3 km.
Is 9LScyM7Euc a good small-island seed?
It ranks number 4 in the list "Seeds that start on a small island", among 120000 seeds measured. You start on a landmass of 3 km².
How far is the farthest of the first five bosses?
Yagluth is the farthest of the first five at 3.4 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.