Valheim Raids Guide: What Triggers Them, Duration, Strategy, More

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What triggers Valheim events, also known as raids? Are they random or they can be triggered? Do you need to prepare for them and for how long raids last? Read further to find out all the important details about Valheim Raids.

Page Updated September 28, 2022, 12:08 | First Published March 2, 2021, 00:39

Valheim is a world inspired by Norse mythology, full of all kinds of mysterious and dangerous creatures.

And those creatures, just like Vikings themselves, like to go raiding from time to time. An unfortunate part of that habit of theirs is that the usual target of those raids is you, the player.

If you are playing Valheim for some time now, you've probably experienced these seemingly random events where a group of creatures attack your base, apparently out of nowhere.

But what are these events? Is there any rule behind them or are they completely random? Let's find out!

Valheim events: What are Raids?

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(Picture: Iron Gate AB) 

Raids in Valheim are events that can be triggered once specific conditions are being fulfilled. These events can be story-based or enemy-based.

While each specific raid needs specific conditions in order to be triggered, they will still occur randomly once the conditions are met.

Basic conditions for any event to happen are that you are near your base and that you have basic structures: a campfire and a workbench.

Are Valheim events random? What triggers events and raids?

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A well-designed base is a key for defending against raids (Picture: Iron Gate AB)

As we've mentioned earlier, events will occur at random, but only when specific conditions are met. The story-based events are connected with your progress through the story of Valheim and the game's bosses.

These raids above are the story events, and their general goal is to force you to explore and progress through the story, as they will keep happening until you defeat the specific boss. Only one story raid can be triggered at a time.

Unlike story raids, there are also events based on enemies you killed and they can occur along with the story-based events, but never at the same time.

How long Valheim events last: Raids duration

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Trolls can be particularly tricky if you are not prepared for their attack (Picture: Iron Gate AB)

Each event lasts for a specific time and if you don't kill the enemies, they will simply leave once a set period of time passes.

Preparing for events: How to defend against raids?

First thing first, now when you know what causes all these events, you should be much better prepared and ready for the raid, because you will know when to expect them and what to expect from them.

The most important thing is to have a strong base and a good layout. Of course, always keep your character well fed and always have some food ready, as well as different kind of mead.

The general rule is that you should try to eliminate them as fast as possible, and not to wait until the timer passes, because they will start destroying your things and you don't want that to happen.

In general, just be well equipped, know what you can expect, and you will be fine.

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