Valheim’s second-to-last biome the Ashlands has now entered public testing, bringing the game one step closer to its full “1.0” release. The new biome is a charred environment full of cursed undead, which introduces new materials and items, including a brand-new siege mechanic.
As has been the case with every new biome Valheim has released so far, the Ashlands is by far the deadliest yet, introducing new threats and deadly creatures that inhabit the land, air, and sea. Players will have to be at the top of their game to build a base in the Ashlands and explore it for the new materials Ashwood and Grausten stone. These items will unlock new build pieces that can help fortify their buildings, as well as new aesthetic options for keen builders.
While Valheim has long seen hordes of creatures attacking player settlements in random events, now the game is tasking players with setting siege to enemy fortresses. The Ashlands update introduces new siege weapons including catapults and battering rams with which players can lay siege to heavily defended Charred fortresses.