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What to do with Flametal Battle 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 29 items past their normal max level.

Berserkir AxesForge of Potential

Bleeding Berserkir AxesForge of Potential

Thundering Berserkir AxesForge of Potential

Stacks to 20Weight 0.5Full Flametal Battle 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 Flametal Battle Idol

Broken fromAncient Pot
Found inBarrelDeep North
Found inAncient ChestDeep North
Found inChestDeep North
Found inCharred ChestAshlands

Every source, with chances →

Questions

›What is Flametal Battle Idol used for in Valheim?

It's an idol: the Forge of Potential spends one to take 29 items past their normal max level.

›Can you sell Flametal Battle Idol in Valheim?

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

›Can Flametal Battle Idol go through a portal?

Yes, Flametal Battle Idol can be carried through a portal.

›Where do you get Flametal Battle Idol?

Ancient Pot, Barrel, Ancient Chest. Every source is on the Flametal Battle Idol page.

Source: recipes, building pieces, stations, altars, traders and the Obliterator in the files of Valheim 1.0.17 (2026-10-05), prefab Upgrader6Weapon.