patch · August 20, 2025
Valheim Public Test Patch 0.221.3 Introduces Trinkets and Combat Overhauls
Valheim patch 0.221.3 brings a public test update featuring new trinkets, adrenaline mechanics, wooden sparring weapons, and rebalanced Forsaken Powers. The patch also upgrades the Unity engine and improves server list performance.
Valheim's Call To Arms public test branch is now available, introducing deep mechanical changes to combat, new equipment tiers, and extensive backend upgrades.
Combat Mechanics and Trinkets
Trinkets are a new equippable item type granting temporary perks during battle via a new adrenaline meter. Adrenaline builds up by landing enemy hits, triggering Forsaken Powers, using specific magic attacks, and executing Perfect Blocks or Perfect Dodge Rolls. Perfect Blocks no longer cost stamina, and a new Perfect Dodge Roll skill refunds a percentage of stamina on successful evasion. Movement speed penalties are reduced for Battleaxes, Sledgehammers, and Tower Shields, alongside vertical fighting improvements on slopes.
New Gear and Training Equipment
Thirteen new trinkets, two enemy types including Bears and Vile creatures, and eighteen new weapons are added. Nine of these weapons are wooden tools designed for sparring with other players without dealing damage. The update also includes two new armor sets, a new food item, eight crafting materials, three building pieces, and new hairstyles and beard styles.
Forsaken Power Rebalance
Most Forsaken Powers receive adjustments. Eikthyr grants 60 percent reduced stamina for running, jumping, and swimming. The Elder increases chopping, mining, and health regeneration. Bonemass offers physical damage resistance, zero block stamina cost, and stamina recovery per block. Moder provides constant tailwind, carry weight, movement speed, and frost resistance. Yagluth grants lightning resistance, a farming skill boost, and extra damage. The Queen increases Eitr regeneration, reduces sneak cost, and gives poison resistance. Fader doubles adrenaline gains, reduces stagger modifier, and adds fire resistance.
Server and Engine Upgrades
The Unity engine upgrades to version 6000.0.46f. The server list is rewritten to enhance performance and speed, utilizing the PlayFab backend for community servers and fixing previous network overload issues. Item stands now accept a massive array of previously restricted items and foods.
Why this patch matters
Call To Arms shakes up Valheim's combat loop with stamina tweaks, build variety, and foundational engine upgrades that require careful testing.