Shahrukh Sial is a gaming content writer at Sparked Host. He covers game guides, tips, and updates to help players improve their skills and enjoy a better gaming experience.

How To Repair Armor Tools And Weapons In Valheim

If you are looking to survive as a legendary Viking, you must know how to maintain your gear. The world of Valheim is dangerous, and nothing is worse than having your tools and weapons break during intense combat.

Unlike many other survival games, the repair system here is very friendly to the player. I am going to show you how to keep your armor and tools in valheim in perfect shape so you can keep playing.

Repairing is a simple process that does not require extra materials or resources from your inventory. I am here to help you understand how to use crafting stations to keep your equipment fixed and ready for any challenge.

Why Repairing Is Important

The primary reason to repair items is to maintain the durability meter of your gear. In valheim, every time you use a tool or get hit in armor, the durability meter drops. Once it reaches the far left and turns red, that piece of gear becomes unusable until it is fixed at a station. Regularly checking your item durability is crucial to avoid being unarmed or unable to gather resources effectively.

Furthermore, the repair system allows you to save precious resources like wood and iron. In other survival games, you might have to spend materials to fix broken tools, but in this game, the process is free. This encourages you to keep using your existing tools instead of crafting new ones. This allows you to focus your materials on a new upgrade for your equipment instead of crafting items again.

Crafting a Workbench or Forge

Station Type Used For Requirements
Workbench Basic tools, leather armor, wooden weapons Wood, Hammer, Roof, Walls
Forge Metal weapons, bronze and iron armor Copper, Coal, Stone, Wood, Roof
Black Forge High-tier gear from Mistlands/Ashlands Black Marble, Yggdrasil Wood, Black Core
To access the repair system, you must first create a workbench or a forge. You use the building menu and a hammer to place these crafting stations. It is important to note that you must build a roof and a wall around these stations, or they will be unusable for repair. A workbench must be protected by a roof to be used for repairs, even in the middle of a forest.

Repairing Step by Step

To repair weapons, tools, and armor in Valheim, players must first set up a workbench or forge and interact with it.

  1. Head to the Station: Walk up to your workbench or forge and interact with it to open the workbench menu.

  2. Locate the Icon: On the crafting menu screen, look for the small hammer icon or wooden hammer icon to the left of your crafting recipes.

  3. Perform Left Click: Click the wooden hammer icon repeatedly. Each left click will fix one random item in your inventory that has durability left to gain.

  4. Check Durability: Continue until the durability meter on every item in your inventory is full and the small hammer icon is greyed out. Items can be repaired even if they are not fully broken, as long as they have some durability left.

Repairing Different Gear Types

  • Tools: Tools in Valheim, like the pickaxe, stone axe, and hammer, lose durability as you gather resources or build. You can repair tools at the workbench for free as many times as you want.

  • Weapons: Whether you use a sword, bow, or spear, you must maintain them to keep your combat strength high. Use a forge for metal repair weapons. Regularly checking item durability is crucial to avoid being unarmed during gameplay.

  • Armor: Leather armor is fixed at a workbench, while metal armor requires a forge. Always check your armor health bar before a fight. Upgraded gear requires a specific station level, like having a Chopping Block or Anvils nearby.

  • Building Parts: You can repair damaged building parts by equipping your hammer and selecting the repair mode in the building menu. This allows you to maintain your walls and structures without spending more wood.

Station Level Requirements for Advanced Repair

Not all tools can be fixed at a basic level 1 station. As you upgrade your gear, the durability and power increase, but so does the required station level for maintenance. For example, if you have a level 3 bronze axe, your forge must also be level 3 to fix it.

You can increase the level of your crafting stations by building specific improvement structures nearby. For the workbench, you can build a tanning rack or an adze. For the forge, you will need to place anvils or a forge bellows within a few feet of the main station to allow for advanced repair items.

How to Fix Damaged Buildings and Structures

In Valheim, the environment and enemies can damage your home. Rain will slowly rot any wood that is not protected by a roof, causing the health bar of your walls to drop. You do not need a workbench menu to fix these building parts.

Simply equip your hammer and open the building menu. Select the hammer icon that represents the repair mode. Now, you can point at any damaged wall or floor and perform a left click to restore its health. This process is completely free and helps maintain your base during storms or after a troll attack.

Tips for Efficient Repairs

One of the best tips for playing Valheim is to place multiple workbenches across your base and servers. This ensures you can always access a station to repair broken tools without running back to your head base. I also suggest that you always repair items before you head out on a long record-breaking journey with friends. Keeping extra tools or weapons in your inventory as backups is also a smart move in case your main items break.

To maintain higher-tier equipment, you must upgrade your station level. For example, a level 2 workbench requires a chopping block nearby to allow you to repair items of that level. Building upgrades like the Anvils for Forges are needed to increase the station's level for metal gear. Keep your crafting stations upgraded so you never find yourself with unusable gear during an important mission.

Quick Pros and Cons of the Repair System

Feature Pro Con
Cost Repairs are completely free, saving all crafting materials. Requires you to have and maintain different tiered stations (Forge, Black Forge) for specific items.
Process A single click repairs one item, allowing you to quickly fix multiple items. The system repairs items randomly, so you cannot prioritize a specific broken item.

Conclusion

I am happy that the Valheim repair system is so easy for a beginner to learn. You can maintain your armor, tools, and weapons for free without worrying about the cost of materials. By using the hammer icon at your workbench or forge, you can keep your Viking gear in top shape forever. I hope these tips help you stay safe while playing on your favorite servers.

Remember to build a roof over your stations and always repair before you head into combat. Now that your gear is fixed, you can go back to exploring the beautiful world of Valheim.