How do you create a chimney for your shelter’s campfire?

Creating a chimney for your shelter’s campfire in Valheim is essential to prevent smoke buildup, which can damage your health and make your home uncomfortable. Smoke is a game mechanic that occurs when you place a campfire indoors. If not properly vented, it will fill the room, causing the player to take damage over time. To avoid this, you need to design a chimney that allows smoke to escape while keeping your fire functional.\n\nTo start, you’ll need basic building materials: wood, which can be gathered from trees in the Meadows biome, and a workbench. The workbench is crafted using 10 wood and a hammer, which is made from 3 wood and 2 stone. Once you have these, place the workbench near your shelter to enable building. The chimney design requires vertical space, so ensure your shelter has enough height to accommodate it.\n\nBegin by placing your campfire in the desired location inside your shelter. Next, build a vertical shaft above the fire using wooden walls or beams. You can use 1x1 or 2x2 walls, depending on the size of your shelter. The shaft should extend at least two to three meters above the fire to ensure proper smoke ventilation. If the chimney is too short, smoke may still linger inside.\n\nAt the top of the chimney, leave an open space or use angled roof pieces to create a cap. This allows smoke to escape while preventing rain from extinguishing the fire. Rain is another game mechanic that can affect your campfire, so it’s important to protect it. Angled roof pieces are crafted using 2 wood each and can be placed to form a slanted cover over the chimney opening.\n\nA common challenge is smoke leaking into the shelter if the chimney isn’t sealed properly. To fix this, ensure all gaps around the chimney shaft are closed with walls or beams. You can also use the snapping feature when placing walls to align them perfectly. Additionally, avoid placing the chimney too close to other structures, as this can trap smoke inside.\n\nFor larger shelters or multi-story buildings, consider extending the chimney through the roof. This requires breaking a section of the roof and building the chimney higher. Use ladders or scaffolding to reach the top and complete the structure. If you’re in a biome like the Black Forest or Mountains, where resources like core wood or stone are abundant, you can upgrade your chimney for durability and aesthetics.\n\nFinally, test your chimney by lighting the campfire and observing the smoke. If it flows upward and exits the chimney without filling the room, your design is successful. If not, adjust the height or seal any gaps. Remember to keep your fire fueled with wood, as it will go out if not maintained.\n\nPractical tips: Always build your chimney before fully enclosing your shelter to avoid rework. Use the hammer’s repair function to fix any damaged walls during construction. If you’re playing with friends, assign one person to gather materials while another builds to save time. With these steps, you’ll have a functional and safe chimney for your Valheim shelter.