What to do with · Valheim 1.0.17
What to do with Black Metal Protection Idol
This mysterious idol is brimming with the potential of the gods. It could grant a powerful boon, or demand a great sacrifice.
It's an idol: the Forge of Potential spends one to take 13 items past their normal max level.
Stacks to 20Weight 0.5Full Black Metal Protection Idol page →
Forge of Potential
One idol per try takes an item past its normal max level. The odds and the average cost
Last resort: the Obliterator
Obliteratorturns any 10 items (stacks counted one by one) into 1 
Coal; the rest is lost.
Incinerator.Incinerate in the game code.
Where to get more Black Metal Protection Idol
- Broken fromGoblin trashpile
- Found inChestPlains
Questions
›What is Black Metal Protection Idol used for in Valheim?
It's an idol: the Forge of Potential spends one to take 13 items past their normal max level.
›Can you sell Black Metal Protection Idol in Valheim?
No. Traders only buy items with a trade value, and Black Metal Protection Idol has none. The 9 that do: Amber, Amber Pearl, Ancient Coin, Draumyx, Grimvarn, Solryth, Veydris, Ruby and Silver Necklace.
›Can Black Metal Protection Idol go through a portal?
Yes, Black Metal Protection Idol can be carried through a portal.
›Where do you get Black Metal Protection Idol?
Goblin trashpile, Chest. Every source is on the Black Metal Protection Idol page.
Source: recipes, building pieces, stations, altars, traders and the Obliterator in the files of Valheim 1.0.17 (2026-10-05), prefab Upgrader4Armor.