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How to Craft a Ballista in Valheim

If adventurers are looking for an automated means by which they can defend their base camp from monsters in Valheim, then the Ballista might be the…

AugustBy AugustJanuary 13, 20232 Mins Read
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If adventurers are looking for an automated means by which they can defend their base camp from monsters in Valheim, then the Ballista might be the perfect solution. This Misc Structure serves as an AI-controlled turret that fires up to 20 projectiles at enemy targets. The damage dealt for each shot depends on the type of missile loaded into the Ballista. For reference, Wooden Missiles will deal 75 points of damage when striking an opponent, while Black Metal Missiles deal 120 damage each, 60% more than the wooden variants. Whatever the case, these devices can be practical when solo players are attempting to hold down a fort from enemy hordes attacking from multiple angles.

Crafting the Ballista in Valheim 

Recipe for Ballista in Valheim

To craft the Ballista structure in Valheim, players will need three materials: Black Metal ×10, Yggdrasil Wood ×10, and Mechanical Springs ×3. Yggdrasil Wood can be naturally found in the open world within a specific biome, but Black Metal and Mechanical Springs require a particular workstation to be made. 

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First, Yggdrasil Wood is acquired by chopping Yggdrasil Shoots, the trees that grow exclusively within the Mistlands. Players are advised to acquire Wisplights or Wisp Torches to traverse through the thick mist before attempting to procure Yggdrasil Wood. However, keep in mind that Yagluth of the Plains must first be defeated. After players have found and accessed the Mistlands, they will need a Blackmetal Axe to chop down the Yggdrasil Shoots and obtain their wood for the Ballista in Valheim. 

According to the community-run Valheim Wiki, Black Metal is forged within Blast Furnace using Black Metal Scrap, a resource acquired in the Plains from Fulings, Fuling Berserkers, and Fuling Shamans. The Blast Furnace is made using an Artisan Table and requires Stone ×20, Surtling core ×5, Iron ×10, and Fine wood ×20 to be assembled. Finally, the Mechanical Springs are also made from an Artisan Table using Refined Eitr ×1 and Iron ×3. Refined Eitr is a high-end crafting material made from the Eitr Refinery, the workstation used to process Sap and Soft Tissue. Once players have acquired all three resources for making the Ballista in Valheim, they can place down the turret in a 4×4 wherever they please.

Valheim is available for PC but will release in early 2023 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Source: Valheim Wiki

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August Webb is TNS's Lead Guide Editor who additionally helps in covering celebrity and pop culture news. She provides assistance to other freelancers and staff on trendy topics to write about. When not working, she's playing a visual novel, fanning over an indie gem, or lost in the world of VR. Residing in Daegu, South Korea, August has a Bachelor's, double-majoring in Media and Communication and Business Administration. She graduated in Yeungnam University of Gyeongsan, South Korea. August's areas of expertise include Game Strategy Guides, Video Game Features, and Celebrity News and Gossip. August has worked in online media for over four years since 2021. Starting out as a freelancer, she's written for TNS, ScreenRant of Valnet, and Gamepur of GAMURS GROUP. She has experience publishing short and long-form video game guides, game features, and game reviews. Currently serving as the Lead Guide Editor for the Guide Writing department at The Nerd Stash, she edits a variety of articles while also helping with providing topics to write about via tools like Google Trends or SemRush. She works alongside TNS's Editorial Team, discussing and executing strategies to better improve the site's traffic and experience for users.

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