How do you unlock the Stonecutter for building?

Unlocking the Stonecutter in Valheim is a crucial step for advancing your building capabilities, as it allows you to craft and place stone structures. To unlock the Stonecutter, you must first defeat the first boss, Eikthyr, and progress through the game to acquire the necessary materials and knowledge. The Stonecutter is tied to the Bronze Age, so you will need to explore the Black Forest biome and gather specific resources to craft it.\n\nTo begin, you must defeat Eikthyr, the first boss found in the Meadows biome. Eikthyr drops Hard Antlers, which are essential for crafting the Antler Pickaxe. This pickaxe is required to mine Tin and Copper, the two primary metals needed to create Bronze. Once you have the Antler Pickaxe, head to the Black Forest biome, where you will find Copper deposits (large, glowing rocks) and Tin deposits (small, shiny rocks near water). Mine these resources using your pickaxe and bring them back to your base.\n\nNext, you will need to smelt the Copper and Tin into bars using a Smelter. To build a Smelter, you will need 20 Stone and 5 Surtling Cores. Surtling Cores can be found in Burial Chambers within the Black Forest or by defeating Surtlings in the Ashlands biome. Once you have a Smelter, place Copper Ore and Tin Ore inside to produce Copper Bars and Tin Bars. Combine these bars at a Forge to create Bronze Bars, which are used to craft the Stonecutter.\n\nTo craft the Stonecutter, you will need 10 Wood and 2 Iron. Iron is a more advanced material that requires you to explore the Swamp biome and defeat enemies like Draugr or mine Muddy Scrap Piles in Sunken Crypts. Once you have Iron, combine it with Wood at a Workbench to create the Stonecutter. Place the Stonecutter near your Workbench to unlock stone building options, such as stone walls, floors, and decorative pieces.\n\nA common challenge players face is locating Surtling Cores or Iron in the early game. To overcome this, focus on exploring Burial Chambers thoroughly and bring a weapon like a Club or Flint Spear to deal with Skeletons. For Iron, ensure you have a Bronze Mace or similar weapon to handle Swamp enemies effectively. Always bring a Portal with you to quickly return to your base with heavy resources like Iron.\n\nIn summary, unlocking the Stonecutter requires defeating Eikthyr, mining Copper and Tin in the Black Forest, smelting Bronze, and acquiring Iron from the Swamp biome. By following these steps and preparing adequately for each biome, you can efficiently progress to stone-based building and enhance your base''s durability and aesthetics. Always prioritize upgrading your tools and weapons to make resource gathering and exploration easier.