What to do with · Valheim 1.0.17
What to do with Flametal 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.
Flametal BreastplateForge of Potential
Flametal GreavesForge of Potential
Robes of EmblaForge of PotentialStacks to 20Weight 0.5Full Flametal 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 Flametal Protection Idol
- Broken fromAncient Pot
- Found inBarrelDeep North
- Found inAncient ChestDeep North
- Found inChestDeep North
- Found inCharred ChestAshlands
Questions
›What is Flametal 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 Flametal Protection Idol in Valheim?
No. Traders only buy items with a trade value, and Flametal Protection Idol has none. The 9 that do: Amber, Amber Pearl, Ancient Coin, Draumyx, Grimvarn, Solryth, Veydris, Ruby and Silver Necklace.
›Can Flametal Protection Idol go through a portal?
Yes, Flametal Protection Idol can be carried through a portal.
›Where do you get Flametal Protection Idol?
Ancient Pot, Barrel, Ancient Chest. Every source is on the Flametal 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 Upgrader6Armor.