Nidhögg
Named after the evil dragon that dwells by the roots of the world tree, this sword heralds doom for those who cross its path. Nidhögg is in the One-Handed Weapons category in Valheim. It weighs 0.8 and stacks to 1. Nidhögg is crafted at Black Forge from Charred Bone x3, Flametal x12, Asksvin Hide x2, Flametal x1. It upgrades through quality 4, and every level is listed below with its own numbers and the exact materials that level costs.
Attack
Blocking
While equipped
Quality
| Quality | Damage | Block armour | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slash 135 | 57 | 300 |
| 2 | Slash 141 | 57 | 350 |
| 3 | Slash 147 | 57 | 400 |
| 4 | Slash 153 | 57 | 450 |
Materials
Crafted at: Black Forge (station level 3)
| Item | Quantity | Cost per upgrade |
|---|---|---|
 Charred Bone | 3 | – |
 Flametal | 12 | 10 / 20 / 40 |
 Asksvin Hide | 2 | 2 / 4 / 8 |
 Flametal | 1 | 1 / 1 / 1 |
Where to find Nidhögg
Not generated in the world. Nidhögg is crafted at Black Forge, and the materials are listed above.
How much Nidhögg you need
Raw materials
Coal
Flametal OreWhat Nidhögg is used for
Crafted into
| Item | Crafted at | Quantity | To max quality |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nidhögg the Bleeding | Black Forge | 1 | - |
 Nidhögg the Primal | Black Forge | 1 | - |
 Nidhögg the Thundering | Black Forge | 1 | - |
Nidhögg is in the One-Handed Weapons category in Valheim, and every number on this page is read straight from the game files for the current build. That includes the ones the in-game tooltip shows you and the ones it never does: reach, swing arc, how many hits the combo runs to and what the final one multiplies by. Quality 1-4
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Nidhögg FAQ
How do you get Nidhögg in Valheim?
Nidhögg is crafted at Black Forge from Charred Bone x3, Flametal x12, Asksvin Hide x2, Flametal x1.
What are the stats of Nidhögg in Valheim?
They are listed above, at every quality level Nidhögg reaches. Some of those figures come from Valheim's own item tooltip; the rest — reach, swing arc, combo length, what the secondary attack multiplies — are read from the game files, because the tooltip never shows them.
How much stamina does Nidhögg use per swing?
A swing of Nidhögg costs 16 stamina, with a reach of 2.4 m. Stamina is what actually decides a fight in Valheim rather than raw damage: your food sets the pool, and a weapon that costs less per swing keeps you attacking where a heavier one leaves you standing still waiting to recover.
How much damage does Nidhögg block?
Nidhögg blocks 57, and a parry taken on the right frame multiplies that by 2. Both numbers are then scaled by your Blocking skill, so what is listed here is the floor rather than the ceiling.
Does Nidhögg slow you down?
Nidhögg changes your movement speed by -5%. Valheim adds that figure up across everything equipped — both hands, all four armour slots, the utility slot and the trinket — so a heavy set with a shield reaches a number you can feel, and it applies to the stamina that running and jumping drain as well as to speed.
How much durability does Nidhögg have?
Nidhögg has 300–450 durability, and can be repaired for free at a crafting station that covers it — repairing costs nothing but the trip, so there is never a reason to carry a worn one home.