How do you build a portal network to quickly travel between biomes?

Building a portal network in Valheim is one of the most efficient ways to travel between biomes and save time while exploring. Portals allow you to instantly teleport between two linked points, making them essential for managing resources, exploring distant areas, and returning to your base quickly. To create a portal network, you’ll need to understand the game mechanics, gather specific resources, and plan your network strategically.\n\nFirst, you’ll need to unlock the portal recipe by defeating the first boss, Eikthyr, and obtaining Hard Antlers. These are used to craft an Antler Pickaxe, which allows you to mine Tin and Copper in the Black Forest biome. Smelt these ores into Bronze at a Smelter, then craft a Forge to create Bronze Nails. With Bronze Nails, you can craft a Workbench upgrade, which unlocks the ability to craft portals. Portals require 20 Fine Wood, 2 Surtling Cores, and 10 Greydwarf Eyes. Fine Wood is obtained by chopping down Birch or Oak trees in the Meadows or Black Forest, while Surtling Cores are found in Burial Chambers or dropped by Surtlings in the Ashlands biome. Greydwarf Eyes are dropped by Greydwarves in the Black Forest.\n\nTo build a portal, place two portals in different locations and give them the same name. For example, if you name both portals "Base," they will automatically link and allow instant travel between them. It’s important to note that you cannot transport metals like Copper, Tin, or Iron through portals, so you’ll need to plan your resource transportation accordingly. To overcome this limitation, consider setting up temporary bases near resource-rich areas or using carts and boats to transport metals manually.\n\nWhen planning your portal network, think about the biomes you frequently visit and the resources you need. For example, if you’re exploring the Swamp biome for Iron, place a portal near the edge of the biome for quick access. Similarly, if you’re farming resources in the Mountains or Plains, set up portals at safe locations to avoid dangerous enemies. Always carry portal materials (Fine Wood, Surtling Cores, and Greydwarf Eyes) with you when exploring, so you can quickly set up a new portal if needed.\n\nA common challenge is running out of Surtling Cores, which are essential for crafting portals. To farm Surtling Cores efficiently, explore Burial Chambers in the Black Forest or visit the Ashlands biome, where Surtlings spawn frequently. Another tip is to build a portal hub at your main base, where you can connect multiple portals to different biomes. This central hub makes it easy to manage your network and ensures you always have a way back home.\n\nFinally, remember to protect your portals from enemy attacks. Enemies can destroy portals if they’re left unguarded, so consider building walls or placing workbenches nearby to prevent spawns. With a well-planned portal network, you’ll save time, reduce travel fatigue, and focus on conquering Valheim’s challenges.