Valheim Seed dEVZ7vT5WS: A Close-Boss Island Start Valheim 1.0.17
dEVZ7vT5WS drops you onto a small island, and it ranks number 5 in the list "Seeds that start on a small island". The land you spawn on covers 3 km². The first boss is almost on your doorstep, and the next four sit within 3.6 km.
The seed
dEVZ7vT5WSFarthest of the first five bosses 3.6 km · Haldor 2.4 km · 3 km² of land at the spawnOpen on the map · Seed pageThis guide covers the bosses, Haldor and the other traders, how fast each biome comes into reach, where the metals are, how big the island is, the dungeons, who the seed suits and where it falls short.
Bosses and traders
Eikthyr's altar is only 0.3 km from the spawn, about as close as a first boss gets. The next four are also close, and the farthest of the first five is 3.6 km away. The three late bosses lie well beyond that.
| Boss | Distance from spawn |
|---|---|
| Eikthyr | 0.3 km |
| The Elder | 2.8 km |
| Bonemass | 3.1 km |
| Moder | 2.6 km |
| Yagluth | 3.6 km |
| The Queen | 6.3 km |
| Fader | 8.9 km |
| The Frozen King | 8.8 km |
All five of the early bosses sit within a few kilometres of each other, so none of them is far from the others. Moder is actually closer than The Elder and Bonemass, so the order in which you reach them may differ from the usual one. The Queen at 6.3 km is the first one that sits far out, and Fader and The Frozen King are the farthest at 8.9 km and 8.8 km.
Haldor is 2.4 km from the spawn, which is a short trip once you can handle the terrain. Hildir is at 3.1 km and the Bog Witch at 3.3 km, so all three traders are within reach of the same early area.
Biomes near the spawn
Several biomes come into reach quickly:
- Black Forest: 0.5 km away, so you are in it almost at once.
- Mountains: 0.6 km away, which is unusually early for a biome that normally takes a long journey.
- Swamp: 2.0 km away.
- Plains: 2.9 km away.
- Mistlands: 5.9 km away.
- Ashlands: 7.9 km away.
- Deep North: 7.9 km away.
The progression is steep. Everything up to the Plains is within 3 km, and the Mistlands, Ashlands and Deep North follow at 5.9 km and 7.9 km.
The land itself is dominated by the later biomes. The Mistlands take the largest share at 25.0%, followed by the Black Forest at 18.4%, the Plains at 17.7% and the Ashlands at 17.2%. The Deep North covers 9.5%, while the Meadows (4.4%), Swamp (3.9%) and Mountains (3.6%) are small. You start in a modest patch of Meadows and are surrounded by terrain that gets harder.
Metals
The approximate ore distances, worked out from the game's placement rules, are favourable early on:
| Metal | Approximate distance |
|---|---|
| Copper deposit | 0.6 km |
| Tin deposit | 0.6 km |
| Muddy scrap pile (the Swamp iron) | 2.1 km |
| Silver vein | 1.3 km |
Copper and tin are both about 0.6 km away, so bronze is available almost immediately. The silver vein at 1.3 km is closer than the Swamp iron at 2.1 km, which is an odd order for a seed where the Swamp is only 2.0 km out. These are approximate figures, so treat them as a guide to direction and effort rather than exact coordinates.
Island size and dungeons
You spawn on a landmass of 3 km², small enough that you will meet its edges early. A small start makes you think about travel, but this seed keeps most of what you need within a few kilometres anyway.
The dungeon count is generous: 30 dungeons lie within 3 km of the spawn. That is plenty of places to explore, and they are all close to home, which suits a player who wants variety without long expeditions.
Who it suits and where it is weak
This seed suits players who like a compact early game. The first boss is next door, five bosses sit inside 3.6 km, the metals are near, and there is no shortage of dungeons. If you enjoy getting into combat and crafting quickly, it delivers.
The weak points are the late game and the ground you stand on. The island is only 3 km², and the Meadows make up just 4.4% of the land, so the gentle terrain is limited. The Mistlands dominate the map at 25.0%, and the last three bosses, at 6.3 km, 8.9 km and 8.8 km, are a long way out. Expect to leave the island and travel for the final stretch.
Questions
How close is the first boss in dEVZ7vT5WS?
Eikthyr's altar is 0.3 km from the spawn, and the farthest of the first five bosses is 3.6 km away.
Where is Haldor in this seed?
Haldor is 2.4 km from the spawn. Hildir is at 3.1 km and the Bog Witch at 3.3 km.
Are the metals easy to find?
Copper and tin are both about 0.6 km away, the silver vein is about 1.3 km away and the Swamp iron is about 2.1 km away. These distances are approximate.
How does this seed rank?
It is number 5 in the list "Seeds that start on a small island", out of 120000 seeds measured.
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.