Valheim Seed AYGSy6Py5V: Close Bosses, Early Metals Valheim 1.0.17
Seed AYGSy6Py5V puts nearly everything you need close to the spawn. Eikthyr's altar is 0.4 km away, the Black Forest starts at 0.1 km, and both copper and tin sit about as close as ore can get. The early game here is compact and quick to get through.
The seed
AYGSy6Py5VFarthest of the first five bosses 7.0 km · Haldor 1.8 km · 111 km² of land at the spawnOpen on the map · Seed pageThe late game is a different story, with the later biomes spread out and the final bosses far from where you start. This guide covers how the seed plays from the first boss to the last, and who will get the most out of it.
Bosses and Haldor
The first boss could hardly be closer. Eikthyr's altar is 0.4 km from the spawn, so you can have him on your list within the first day. The Elder (3.2 km) and Bonemass (3.9 km) follow at a comfortable distance, and Yagluth is 4.6 km away, closer than Moder at 7.0 km. The table shows every altar:
| Boss | Distance from spawn |
|---|---|
| Eikthyr | 0.4 km |
| The Elder | 3.2 km |
| Bonemass | 3.9 km |
| Yagluth | 4.6 km |
| The Queen | 5.9 km |
| Moder | 7.0 km |
| The Frozen King | 8.9 km |
| Fader | 9.3 km |
Among the first five bosses, the farthest altar is Moder's at 7.0 km. That is the longest trip you face before the Mistlands and beyond.
Haldor is 1.8 km from the spawn, which means you can start trading early. Hildir is 2.8 km away and the Bog Witch 3.1 km, so all three traders are reachable without a long expedition.
Biomes around the spawn
The Black Forest begins at 0.1 km and the Mountains at 0.4 km, so both are very close to the spawn. The Swamp is 1.4 km away and the Plains 2.3 km. These four biomes are all within a short distance of your starting base.
Further out, the Mistlands are 5.4 km away, the Deep North 7.5 km and the Ashlands 8.3 km. The Deep North is closer than the Ashlands, which is unusual enough that the seed ranks among the best on that measure (more on that below).
The land is not evenly split. Mistlands cover the largest share at 24.6%, followed by the Black Forest at 17.6%, the Plains at 17.1% and the Ashlands at 17.1%. The Deep North takes 10.6%, while the Meadows, Mountains and Swamp are small, at 4.6%, 4.3% and 3.9%. Expect plenty of Mistlands and Black Forest, and not much Swamp to go around.
Metals
The metal start is excellent. Copper and tin deposits are both roughly 0.1 km from the spawn, so Bronze is available almost immediately. Treat these ore distances as approximate, since they are worked out from the game's placement rules rather than measured in a live world.
Iron comes from the Swamp, and the nearest muddy scrap pile is about 1.4 km away. Silver is similarly near, with the nearest vein about 1.3 km out. That puts Bronze, iron and silver all within a short trip. The seed ranks 24th of 120,000 in the list of seeds with iron scrap close to the spawn.
Landmass and dungeons
The spawn sits on a landmass of 111 km². There are 12 dungeons within 3 km of the spawn, which gives you plenty of places to explore close to home.
Who it suits and where it is weak
This seed suits players who want a fast, low-friction opening. With a boss, two ores, a trader and three biomes all close, you can move through Bronze and into iron without the long hauls many worlds demand. It is also a good pick if you like having a lot of nearby dungeons to explore.
The weak points are further out. The Queen (5.9 km), Moder (7.0 km), The Frozen King (8.9 km) and Fader (9.3 km) are all a real journey, and Fader's altar is the farthest of the eight at 9.3 km. The Ashlands at 8.3 km are also a long way off. The Swamp is a small biome at 3.9% of the land, so you have less of it to work with.
Where it ranks
Out of 120,000 seeds measured, AYGSy6Py5V shows up twice in the top rankings. It is number 24 in the list "Seeds with iron scrap close to the spawn" and also number 24 in the list "Seeds with the Deep North closest to the spawn".
Questions
How close is the first boss in seed AYGSy6Py5V?
Eikthyr's altar is 0.4 km from the spawn, so you can reach him right away. The Elder at 3.2 km and Bonemass at 3.9 km are the next closest.
Where is Haldor in this seed?
Haldor is 1.8 km from the spawn. Hildir is 2.8 km away and the Bog Witch 3.1 km.
Is it easy to find copper, tin and iron?
Yes. Copper and tin deposits are both about 0.1 km from the spawn, and the nearest muddy scrap pile for Swamp iron is about 1.4 km away. These ore distances are approximate.
What is the weakest part of this seed?
The late game is spread out. The farthest altars are Fader at 9.3 km and The Frozen King at 8.9 km, and the Ashlands are 8.3 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.