You will learn what tactics to use during the fight and how to prepare for it.

We also inform you what rewards await you for beating the boss.

Eikthyr is a large deer with chains hanging from its antlers.

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This is the first boss you have to defeat inValheim.

This useful tool will open up a whole new world of mining and crafting.

Summoning

Interact with the stone with transcription next to the place for hanging Eikthyr’s trophy.

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To summon the most powerful of deer, you must have 2 trophies of its smaller brethren with you.

Unfortunately, they drop quite rarely, so be patient.

Fight

The fight with Eikthyr will probably be your first major battle.

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Once you are prepared, you could go to battle.

you could block them with a shield or dodge.

The boss creates lightning bolts to attack from a distance either avoid them or hide behind a cover.

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The fastest way to defeat the boss is with a spear, using the pauses between its attacks.

A safer method, however, is to stock up on arrows and attack the enemy from afar.

If Eikthyr defeats you, don’t worry you’re able to fight the boss again.

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This gives you additional opportunities to obtain new resources and crafting schematics.

This will allow you to possess the special power of the boss.

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