How do you craft a Longship and what materials are needed?

Crafting a Longship in Valheim is a significant milestone for any Viking adventurer, as it allows you to traverse vast oceans, explore new biomes, and transport large quantities of resources. The Longship is the fastest and most durable ship in the game, making it essential for late-game exploration and resource gathering. To craft a Longship, you must first unlock the recipe by obtaining Iron and Fine Wood, which are key materials for advanced crafting.\n\nTo begin, you need to gather the required materials: 100 Iron Nails, 40 Fine Wood, 40 Deer Hide, and 10 Resin. Iron Nails are crafted at a Forge using Iron, which is mined from Muddy Scrap Piles in the Swamp biome. Fine Wood is obtained by chopping down Birch or Oak trees in the Meadows or Plains biomes using a Bronze or Iron Axe. Deer Hide is collected by hunting Deer in the Meadows, and Resin is a common drop from Greydwarfs or by chopping down trees.\n\nOnce you have gathered all the materials, you need to craft the Longship at a level 2 or higher Workbench. The Workbench must be placed near water, as ships can only be built in shallow water. To upgrade your Workbench, place a Chopping Block and a Tanning Rack nearby. These upgrades require Wood and Flint, and Leather Scraps and Wood, respectively. Ensure your Workbench is fully upgraded before attempting to craft the Longship.\n\nTo craft the Longship, approach the Workbench and open the crafting menu. Navigate to the Ships tab and select the Longship. If you have all the required materials, the Longship will appear in the water next to the Workbench. Be sure to place it in a location where it has enough space to float freely. Once crafted, you can board the Longship by pressing the interact key (default E) and use it to explore the vast oceans of Valheim.\n\nOne common challenge players face is finding enough Iron to craft the 100 Iron Nails required for the Longship. Iron is primarily found in the Swamp biome, inside Sunken Crypts. These crypts are guarded by Draugr and Blobs, so come prepared with strong weapons, armor, and healing items. Use a Wishbone (obtained by defeating Bonemass) to locate Muddy Scrap Piles, which yield Iron when mined with an Antler Pickaxe or better.\n\nAnother challenge is obtaining Fine Wood, as Birch and Oak trees require a Bronze or Iron Axe to chop down. If you haven''t yet crafted a Bronze Axe, you will need to mine Copper and Tin in the Black Forest biome and smelt them in a Smelter to create Bronze. Prioritize upgrading your tools to ensure you can gather Fine Wood efficiently.\n\nOnce you have your Longship, it''s important to protect it from damage. Serpents, hostile sea creatures, can attack your ship during storms or at night. Always carry materials to repair your Longship, such as a Hammer and additional Wood, in case of emergencies. Additionally, avoid sailing too close to shorelines or rocks, as collisions can damage your ship.\n\nIn summary, crafting a Longship in Valheim requires careful preparation, resource gathering, and strategic planning. By following these steps and overcoming common challenges, you can unlock the full potential of ocean exploration and resource transportation. Happy sailing, Viking!