Valheim
Valheim Anvils: How To Build & Use
Anvils is a Valheim Forge improvement, which allows you to increase the level of a Forge by 1; while playing the video game developed by Iron Gate.
The Valheim Anvils; is a structure similar to the Adze we have discussed earlier, so below I’ll tell you how to get an Anvil up and running and also how to get all required Crafting Materials.
So, let’s see how you can build an Anvil in Valheim; however, make sure you do not confuse these Anvils with the Smith’s Anvil because they are different.
How To Unlock The Anvils In Valheim
As usual, to be able to build your first Anvils, you’ll have to unlock them, by finding the Crafting Materials required for this Forge upgrade.
As such, to get access to the Anvils you’ll need to get your first Bronze Bar and common Wood. Obviously, a Forge is also required.


In Valheim Bronze must be crafted
Now, you’ll see that the Anvils recipe is unlocked; however, to build one you’ll need a specific amount of materials:
- 2 Bronze – To get this you’ll have to mine Copper and Tin then process these materials at a Smelter, along with Coal
- 5 Wood – You can get this common material from branches or by chopping any tree or tree stump
Once you have all materials, head back to your settlement to build the Anvils.
How To Build The Valheim Anvils
This Valheim Forge Upgrade comes with some special requirements.
Since now you know how to get all Crafting Materials for it, let’s see where you must place it.
- Select your building hammer first
- Now, press the right mouse button
- Go to the Crafting Tab
- Select the Anvils
- Place the structure next to a Workbench, and a Forge
The idea here is that the Anvil in Valheim is used to upgrade the Forge but to be able to place it down; you’ll need a Workbench nearby.
It won’t upgrade the Workbench, but you can’t build one without it.
Next, you have to know that this Forge upgrade has a 2 meters radius; so make sure you don’t place it randomly.
Finally, if you build one you’ll upgrade the Forge by 1 level, and for future upgrades, you’ll need a Forge Cooler, Smith’s Anvil, Forge Toolrack, Forge Bellows, and Grinding Wheel.


You must have a Workbench nearby too!
In my screenshot above you can see where to place the Anvil in Valheim.
And that’s about it. Now you know how to build your first Valheim Anvils!
Valheim
Valheim Blackmetal Knife: How To Unlock, Craft & Materials Locations
Blackmetal Knife or Black Metal Knife is a superior Valheim weapon you can craft in the video game developed by Iron Gate.
The Valheim Blackmetal Knife is also the fourth dagger available right now, following the Flint Knife, Copper Knife, and Abyssal Razor.
Because of its base damage, the Black Metal Knife in Valheim is the best dagger you can get in Early Access; and even though a lot of players claim that the Abysall Razor is better than the Blackmetal Knife; the latter is superior while the first one has better critical damage.
As such if you’re looking for the best knife is Valheim, the Blackmetal Knife is the one you need, and throughout the crafting guide below, I will tell you how to unlock it, where to find all the required materials, how to craft it, and as usual how to make it spawn instantly.
How To Unlock The Blackmetal Knife In Valheim
“A darkling blade, strong and sharp” as it is described in Valheim; the Black Metal Knife is, as you can see below; a state-of-the-art dagger.
Since dual-wielding is not available in Valheim, this weapon is best paired with the Black Metal Shield, if you’re looking to maintain your attack speed.


The Black Metal Knife in Valheim
If you wish to unlock this dagger, though; first, you’ll need to get your hands on a series of Crafting Materials such as 1 Fine Wood, 1 Black Metal Bar, and 1 Linen Thread.
Remember that these are required only for unlocking the Valheim Blackmetal Knife recipe, not to craft it and that you also need a Forge level 4.
Valheim Black Metal Knife Crafting Materials Locations
The moment you unlock the recipe; keep collecting the same materials to reach the required amounts listed below.
- 4 Fine Wood – Simply chop Birch and Oak trees in the Meadows and Plains Biomes using a Bronze Axe
- 10 Black Metal – Build a Blast Furnace and smelt Black Metal Scraps dropped by Fulings (Plains Biome). You also need Coal, and to unlock the Blast Furnace, you first need an Artisan Table; unlocked after defeating Moder and after you get the Dragon Tears
- 5 Linen Thread – Comes by processing Flax at the Spinning Wheel (also unlocked once you build the Artisan Table). Flax is obtained via farming or from the fields around Fuling Villages
Now that you know how to get all materials, upgrade your Forge to level four by building at least 4 of the following upgrades:
- Forge Cooler
- Anvils
- Smith’s Anvil
- Forge Toolrack
- Forge Bellows
- Grinding Wheel
Finally, get close to the Forge and craft your Blackmetal Knife, just as you see in my screenshot.


Crafting is fun!
What Is The Blackmetal Knife Spawn Id
Finally, let’s assume you want to get this dagger the moment you start the game, without doing any exploration.
If that’s the case and you don’t mind using cheats, you can use the Valheim Black Metal Knife Spawn Id. Simply follow these steps:
- Press F5 to bring up the game’s console
- Next, type imacheater to activate the Valheim Cheat Mode
- Now, type spawn KnifeBlackMetal and you’ll see the dagger sitting on the ground in front of you.
And that’s it Viking. Now you know everything about the Blackmetal Knife in Valheim.
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Valheim Blackmetal Axe: How To Unlock, Craft & Materials Locations
Blackmetal Axe or Black Metal Axe is an advanced Valheim axe, a weapon, and a tool; you can craft in the video game developed by Iron Gate.
The Valheim Blackmetal Axe is also the fifth woodcutting tool available right now, following the Stone Axe, Flint Axe, Bronze Axe, and the Iron Axe.
As such, it’s safe to say that the Black Metal Axe in Valheim is the best axe you can get; however, there are several things you have to be aware of and a lot of legwork to do.
Fear not though friends, because throughout the crafting guide below, I will tell you how to unlock it, where to find all materials required for this amazing axe, how to craft it, and as usual how to make it spawn instantly in case you don’t mind cheating.
How To Unlock The Blackmetal Axe In Valheim
“A perfectly-balanced axe forged from dark metal with an emerald sheen” as it is described in Valheim; the Black Metal Axe is, as you can see below; a one-of-a-kind weapon you can easily pair with a Black Metal Shield and even a Black Metal Tower Shield if you don’t mind moving slower.
On top of this, it is a woodcutting tool that can help you chop down all kinds of trees. A top-of-the-line tool if you wish.


The Black Metal Axe in Valheim
To unlock this axe, or to be able to craft it; though, first, you’ll need to find a series of Crafting Materials.
Or to keep it simple you’ll need to chop 1 Fine Wood, smelt 1 Black Metal Bar, and craft 1 Linen Thread.
These materials are the same as those used to craft the Blackmetal Atgeir; but remember that they are required only for unlocking the Valheim Blackmetal Axe recipe, not to actually craft it.
Finally, you’ll also need a level four Forge.
Valheim Black Metal Axe Crafting Materials Locations
The moment you unlock the recipe your goal is to keep collecting the same materials until you reach the required amounts listed below; so let’s see how you can get them:
- 6 Fine Wood – Comes from Birch and Oak trees in the Meadows and Plains Biomes. A Bronze Axe or anything above it is required to cut them down
- 20 Black Metal – Obtainable at a Blast Furnace by smelting Black Metal Scraps dropped by Fulings in the Plains Biome. Obviously, you also need Coal; and to unlock the Blast Furnace, you’ll have to build an Artisan Table. To be able to do this you have to defeat Moder and get the Dragon Tears
- 5 Linen Thread – Simply process Flax at the Spinning Wheel. The wheel is also unlocked once you build the Artisan Table; while Flax is obtained via farming or from the fields around Fuling Villages
The moment you have all these materials in your inventory focus on upgrading your Forge to level four by building any four of the following improvements:
- Forge Cooler
- Anvils
- Smith’s Anvil
- Forge Toolrack
- Forge Bellows
- Grinding Wheel
Now, approach the Forge and craft your Blackmetal Axe, just as you see in my screenshot.


Craft this axe as soon as possible
What Is The Blackmetal Axe Spawn Id
Last but not least, assuming you want to get this tool the moment you start the game; you can use the Valheim Black Metal Axe Spawn Id:
- Press F5 to bring up the game’s console
- Next, type imacheater to activate the Valheim Cheat Mode
- Now, type spawn AxeBlackMetal and you’ll see the axe falling from the sky
And that’s it Viking. Now you know everything about the Blackmetal Axe in Valheim.