What to do with · Valheim 1.0.17
What to do with Writhan Roots
The gnarled body parts of a strange, offputting creature.
It goes into Shield of Roots, Lox Fur Hood and Birds' Nest.
Stacks to 50Weight 0.5Full Writhan Roots page →
Craft with it (2)
Earliest first, by the biome where everything the recipe needs can first be had.
Build with it (1)
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 Writhan Roots
Questions
›What is Writhan Roots used for in Valheim?
It goes into Shield of Roots, Lox Fur Hood and Birds' Nest.
›Can you sell Writhan Roots in Valheim?
No. Traders only buy items with a trade value, and Writhan Roots has none. The 9 that do: Amber, Amber Pearl, Ancient Coin, Draumyx, Grimvarn, Solryth, Veydris, Ruby and Silver Necklace.
›Can Writhan Roots go through a portal?
Yes, Writhan Roots can be carried through a portal.
›Where do you get Writhan Roots?
Writhan. Every source is on the Writhan Roots page.
Source: recipes, building pieces, stations, altars, traders and the Obliterator in the files of Valheim 1.0.17 (2026-10-05), prefab WrithanRoots.