Valheim Banded Shield Crafting Guide

Vlad Susanu Written by Vlad Susanu
March 11, 2021

Banded Shield is a shield you can unlock in the video game developed by Iron Gate and one of the Valheim weapons you can craft after you get Iron. The Valheim Banded Shield is the upgraded version of the Bronze Buckler, and it’s safe to say that it’s also the predecessor of the Silver Shield.

As such, this is a tier 3 shield you may want to craft; so below, I’ll tell you how to unlock it, how to get all Crafting Materials for it, and obviously, its Spawn ID in case you want to get it without doing all the crafting work. So, let’s start by unlocking it in the game.

How To Unlock the Banded Shield in Valheim

In Valheim, the Banded Shield is described as a shield “banded with hoops of iron” and a “true warrior’s companion.” You can see the said Shield in my screenshot below.

Valheim Banded Shield How To Get Spawn Id

To unlock it, however, first, you’ll need to find a series of Crafting Materials. Or, to keep it simple, you have to craft your first Iron Bar and chop your first Fine Wood. It’s worth knowing that these are required only for unlocking the Valheim Banded Shield recipe, not to craft it. Additionally, you’ll need a level two Forge.

Crafting Materials Locations

After you unlock the recipe, you must keep collecting the Crafting Materials required for this specific Shield. Below, you can see the exact amounts you’ll need and how to get them.

With all these materials in your inventory, next, you’ll need to upgrade your Forge to level two.

To accomplish this, build any two of the following improvements next to an existing Forge.

  • Forge Cooler
  • Anvils
  • Smith’s Anvil
  • Forge Toolrack
  • Forge Bellows
  • Grinding Wheel

How To Choose Styles

Ultimately, get close to the Forge and craft your Shield; however, keep in mind you can also customize it by choosing its style before pressing the Craft button. You can see all Valheim Banded Shield Styles or customization options below or by pressing the Styles button below the Shield’s name in the Crafting window.

Valheim Banded Shield Styles

What Is the Banded Shield Spawn ID

If, by any chance, you want to get this Shield without gathering all the materials listed above, you can use the Valheim Banded Shield Spawn ID to make it appear on the ground next to you.

Here are the steps you’ll have to follow:

  • Press F5 to bring up the game’s console
  • Next, type imacheater to activate the Valheim Cheat Mode
  • Now, type spawn ShieldBanded, and you’ll see the Shield falling from the sky

And that’s it, Viking. Now you know everything about the Banded Shield in Valheim, but if you want the best round Shield, make sure you get the Black Metal Shield.

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Vlad Susanu
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Founder and Senior Content Producer at GameClubz, Vlad is the former CEO of VGFAQ.com and Primewikis.com. He's been playing video games since 1994 and likes keeping up with the latest releases, increasing his collection of PlayStation trophies daily.

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