How do I use a Longship to transport large amounts of stone or wood?

The Longship is one of the most efficient ways to transport large quantities of stone, wood, or other heavy resources in Valheim. To use a Longship for this purpose, you must first unlock and craft it. The Longship requires 100 Iron Nails, 40 Fine Wood, 10 Deer Hide, and 40 Ancient Bark. These materials are gathered from various biomes: Fine Wood from Birch and Oak trees in the Meadows or Black Forest, Deer Hide from deer in the Meadows, Ancient Bark from Ancient Trees in the Swamp, and Iron Nails crafted from Iron at a Forge.\n\nOnce you have the materials, craft the Longship at a level 3 Workbench near water. The Longship has 18 storage slots, making it ideal for transporting large amounts of stone, wood, or other heavy items. To load resources, simply approach the ship and press the interact key (default E) to open its inventory. Drag items from your inventory or nearby chests into the ship''s storage slots. Be mindful of weight limits, as overloading your character can slow you down.\n\nTo sail the Longship, equip the rudder and press the interact key to board. Use the W, A, S, and D keys to steer, and adjust the sail with the mouse scroll wheel to control speed. The Longship is faster than the Karve and can handle rough seas, making it perfect for long-distance resource transport. However, be cautious of storms and Serpents in the Ocean biome, as they can damage your ship.\n\nA common challenge is transporting resources from remote locations, such as mining stone in the Mountains or gathering wood in the Black Forest. To solve this, build a temporary dock near the resource site. Use a Hoe to level the ground and place wooden floor pieces to create a stable platform. Dock your Longship here and load it with resources. This method saves time and reduces the risk of losing items during transport.\n\nAnother tip is to use portals for personal travel while the Longship carries heavy cargo. For example, if you''re transporting stone from the Mountains to your base, set up a portal near the mining site and another at your base. This allows you to quickly return to the ship without losing progress. Remember, portals cannot transport metal ores or certain heavy resources, so the Longship remains essential for these items.\n\nFinally, always secure your Longship when not in use. Park it in a safe harbor or build a protective wall around it to prevent damage from enemies or storms. If your ship is destroyed, you can recover the materials by interacting with the wreckage. However, this can be time-consuming, so prevention is key.\n\nIn summary, the Longship is a powerful tool for transporting large amounts of stone, wood, and other heavy resources in Valheim. By crafting it, loading it efficiently, and using strategic docking and portal systems, you can streamline your resource-gathering process and focus on building and exploring.