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What to do with · Valheim 1.0.17

What to do with Root

An old root from an ancient tree stump. It feels both flexible and durable at the same time.

It goes into 6 recipes.

Root Harnesk× 10 · SwampRoot Leggings× 10 · SwampRoot Mask× 10 · SwampLox Fur Jacket× 2 · PlainsLox Fur Trousers× 2 · PlainsArbalest× 4 · Mistlands

Stacks to 50Weight 0.3Full Root page →

Craft with it (6)

Earliest first, by the biome where everything the recipe needs can first be had.

Root Harnesk× 10 (+2/level) · Workbench 2 · SwampRoot Leggings× 10 (+2/level) · Workbench 2 · SwampRoot Mask× 10 (+2/level) · Workbench 2 · SwampLox Fur Jacket× 2 (+1/level) · Workbench 2 · PlainsLox Fur Trousers× 2 (+1/level) · Workbench 2 · PlainsArbalest× 4 (+1/level) · Black Forge 1 · Mistlands

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 Root

Every source, with chances →

Questions

›What is Root used for in Valheim?

It goes into 6 recipes.

›Can you sell Root in Valheim?

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

›Can Root go through a portal?

Yes, Root can be carried through a portal.

›Where do you get Root?

Abomination. Every source is on the Root page.

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