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What to do with Bloodgold 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.
Breastplate of the ProtectorForge of Potential
Trousers of the ProtectorForge of Potential
Robes of the CallerForge of PotentialStacks to 20Weight 0.5Full Bloodgold 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 Bloodgold Protection Idol
- Found inAncient ChestDeep North
- Found inChestDeep North
- Found inJotun's ChestDeep North
Questions
›What is Bloodgold 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 Bloodgold Protection Idol in Valheim?
No. Traders only buy items with a trade value, and Bloodgold Protection Idol has none. The 9 that do: Amber, Amber Pearl, Ancient Coin, Draumyx, Grimvarn, Solryth, Veydris, Ruby and Silver Necklace.
›Can Bloodgold Protection Idol go through a portal?
Yes, Bloodgold Protection Idol can be carried through a portal.
›Where do you get Bloodgold Protection Idol?
Ancient Chest, Chest, Jotun's Chest. Every source is on the Bloodgold 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 Upgrader7Armor.