Valheim DatabaseValheim 1.0.17 · read from the game files · unofficial
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What to do with Iron Nails

Needed for advanced construction projects.

It goes into 12 building pieces.

Windmill× 30 · buildSpinning Wheel× 10 · buildDragon Bed× 15 · buildRaven Throne× 10 · buildDarkwood Chair× 5 · buildLong Heavy Table× 20 · build

Stacks to 100Weight 0.5Full Iron Nails page →

Build with it (12)

Windmill× 30Spinning Wheel× 10Dragon Bed× 15Raven Throne× 10Darkwood Chair× 5Long Heavy Table× 20Round Table× 20Long Carved Table× 20Square Carved Table× 6Armour Stand× 4Longship× 100Drakkar× 100

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 Iron Nails

  • Crafted at Forgestation level 1

Every source, with chances →

Questions

›What is Iron Nails used for in Valheim?

It goes into 12 building pieces.

›Can you sell Iron Nails in Valheim?

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

›Can Iron Nails go through a portal?

Yes, Iron Nails can be carried through a portal.

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