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What to do with Bronze 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 14 items past their normal max level.

Patterns of the BearForge of PotentialLoincloth of the BearForge of PotentialBronze Plate TunicForge of Potential

Stacks to 20Weight 0.5Full Bronze Protection Idol page →

Forge of Potential

One idol per try takes an item past its normal max level. The odds and the average cost

Patterns of the BearLoincloth of the BearBronze Plate TunicBronze Plate LeggingsTroll Leather TunicTroll Leather TrousersCape of OdenTroll Hide CapeBronze HelmetFishing HatHood of OdenTroll Leather HoodBone Tower ShieldBronze Buckler

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 Bronze Protection Idol

Every source, with chances →

Questions

›What is Bronze Protection Idol used for in Valheim?

It's an idol: the Forge of Potential spends one to take 14 items past their normal max level.

›Can you sell Bronze Protection Idol in Valheim?

No. Traders only buy items with a trade value, and Bronze Protection Idol has none. The 9 that do: Amber, Amber Pearl, Ancient Coin, Draumyx, Grimvarn, Solryth, Veydris, Ruby and Silver Necklace.

›Can Bronze Protection Idol go through a portal?

Yes, Bronze Protection Idol can be carried through a portal.

›Where do you get Bronze Protection Idol?

Chest. Every source is on the Bronze 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 Upgrader1Armor.