patch · April 24, 2024

Valheim Public Test Patch 0.218.11 Tweaks Ashlands Navigation and Combat

Valheim receives a new public test patch addressing Ashlands navigation issues, enemy agro ranges, and various building bugs. The update stops ships from getting stuck on rocks and prevents cooking stations from catching fire.

The public test branch for Valheim has received patch 0.218.11, bringing targeted fixes to the Ashlands update. The patch aims to smooth out navigation issues, adjust enemy behavior around environmental damage, and fix several crafting and building anomalies.

Ship and Navigation Fixes

The new Drakkar ship no longer gets stuck against rocks and other surfaces due to material fixes. Portals now reconnect properly after players change their names.

Combat and Enemy Adjustments

Enemies no longer aggro on players when standing near trees that take damage from cinder fires. Foes now react only to falling trees and direct environmental damage. Charred Warriors no longer spawn under the sea, and Fader has received attack balancing tweaks.

Base Building and Crafting

Cooking stations can no longer catch on fire, and building pieces no longer burn before placement. Ashwood walls at 26 and 45 degrees now align properly with other wall pieces, and rugs are adjusted to prevent clipping into Grausten floors. Several Ashlands weapons and armors now require correct workbench levels.

Summons and Visual Updates

Summoned Trolls now have a small chance to spawn cinders and possess complete immunity to fire damage. Visual updates apply to Dyrnwyn, Bone Fragments, and the Ashen Cape.

Why this patch matters

Patch 0.218.11 addresses major friction points in the Ashlands update, particularly regarding unfair enemy aggro and annoying navigational snags.