How do you unlock the ability to craft Frostner, and what makes it unique?
Frostner is one of the most powerful and unique weapons in Valheim, combining frost, spirit, and blunt damage. To unlock the ability to craft Frostner, you must first progress through the game''s crafting tiers and defeat specific bosses. Frostner is a late-game weapon, so you''ll need to explore multiple biomes and gather rare resources to craft it.\n\nTo begin, you must defeat the second boss, The Elder, in the Black Forest biome. This boss drops the Swamp Key, which grants access to the Swamp biome. The Swamp is crucial because it contains resources like Iron, which is required to craft Frostner. You''ll need to mine Muddy Scrap Piles in the Swamp to obtain Iron Scrap, which can be smelted into Iron in a Blast Furnace.\n\nOnce you have Iron, you can craft an Iron Mace at a Forge. The Iron Mace is a prerequisite for crafting Frostner, as it serves as the base weapon. However, Frostner also requires rare materials like Silver, Ymir Flesh, and Freeze Glands. Silver is found in the Mountain biome, but you''ll need a Wishbone to locate it. The Wishbone is obtained by defeating Bonemass, the third boss in the Swamp biome.\n\nAfter defeating Bonemass, equip the Wishbone and explore the Mountain biome. The Wishbone will emit a pulsing sound and green particles when you''re near Silver deposits. Mine the Silver using an Iron Pickaxe and smelt it in a Blast Furnace. Ymir Flesh is purchased from Haldor, the merchant found in the Black Forest. Freeze Glands are dropped by Drakes, flying creatures in the Mountain biome.\n\nWith all materials gathered, you can craft Frostner at a level 3 Forge. Frostner deals frost damage, which slows enemies, spirit damage, which is effective against undead, and blunt damage, which is strong against skeletons and other armored foes. This combination makes Frostner versatile and powerful, especially in the Swamp and Plains biomes.\n\nOne common challenge is surviving the Mountain biome to gather Silver and Freeze Glands. To mitigate this, craft Frost Resistance Mead using Honey, Thistle, Bloodbag, and Greydwarf Eye at a Fermenter. This mead provides temporary frost resistance, allowing you to explore the Mountains safely. Additionally, bring a strong bow and arrows to deal with Drakes from a distance.\n\nFrostner''s unique abilities make it a top-tier weapon for both new and experienced players. Its frost damage slows enemies, giving you more time to react and dodge attacks. The spirit damage is particularly effective against undead enemies like Draugr and Skeletons, making it invaluable in the Swamp biome. The blunt damage also makes Frostner a great choice for fighting Bonemass, as it is weak to blunt attacks.\n\nIn summary, unlocking Frostner requires defeating The Elder and Bonemass, gathering Iron, Silver, Ymir Flesh, and Freeze Glands, and crafting it at a level 3 Forge. Its unique combination of frost, spirit, and blunt damage makes it a versatile and powerful weapon for late-game challenges. Prepare thoroughly for the Mountain biome, and Frostner will become a cornerstone of your arsenal.