How do you unlock the recipe for the Draugr Fang bow?

The Draugr Fang is one of the most powerful bows in Valheim, offering high damage and poison damage over time. To unlock its recipe, you must first progress through the game and gather specific materials. The Draugr Fang requires materials from the Swamp biome, which is a mid-to-late-game area. This biome is dangerous, so preparation is key before venturing in.\n\nTo unlock the Draugr Fang recipe, you need to collect Ancient Bark, Silver, Guck, Deer Hide, and a Level 3 Workbench. Ancient Bark is obtained by cutting down Ancient Trees in the Swamp biome. These trees are large and gnarled, standing out from regular trees. Use a Bronze Axe or better to harvest them. Silver is found in the Mountains biome, requiring a Wishbone (dropped by Bonemass, the Swamp boss) to locate it. Guck is a green, glowing resource found on trees in the Swamp biome, harvested with a pickaxe. Deer Hide is a basic material obtained by hunting deer in the Meadows biome.\n\nOnce you have all the materials, you need to upgrade your Workbench to Level 3. This requires placing a Chopping Block and a Tanning Rack near the Workbench. The Chopping Block requires 10 Wood and 10 Flint, while the Tanning Rack requires 10 Wood, 15 Flint, 20 Leather Scraps, and 5 Deer Hide. These upgrades are essential for crafting advanced items like the Draugr Fang.\n\nA common challenge is surviving the Swamp biome to gather Ancient Bark and Guck. The Swamp is filled with hostile creatures like Draugr, Leeches, and Blobs. To prepare, craft Poison Resistance Mead using 10 Honey, 5 Thistle, 1 Neck Tail, and 10 Coal. This mead reduces poison damage, which is crucial for surviving Blob attacks. Additionally, bring a strong weapon like an Iron Mace and a shield to deal with Draugr and other enemies.\n\nAnother challenge is locating Silver in the Mountains biome. The Mountains are cold, so you need Frost Resistance Mead or a Wolf Fur Cape to survive. Frost Resistance Mead requires 10 Honey, 5 Thistle, 2 Bloodbags, and 1 Greydwarf Eye. Once you have the Wishbone, equip it and explore the Mountains. The Wishbone will pulse and emit a sound when you are near Silver deposits. Use a pickaxe to mine the Silver.\n\nOnce you have all the materials, return to your base and ensure your Workbench is Level 3. Open the crafting menu and select the Draugr Fang. It requires 10 Ancient Bark, 20 Silver, 10 Guck, and 2 Deer Hide. Crafting the Draugr Fang will unlock its recipe permanently, allowing you to craft it again if needed.\n\nPractical tips for using the Draugr Fang include pairing it with high-quality arrows like Needle Arrows or Frost Arrows for maximum damage. The bow''s poison effect is particularly effective against tough enemies like Trolls and Fulings. Always carry a backup melee weapon in case enemies get too close. Finally, keep your Workbench upgraded and stockpile materials to craft additional bows or repair your current one.\n\nIn summary, unlocking the Draugr Fang recipe requires exploration, preparation, and resource gathering. Focus on surviving the Swamp and Mountains biomes, upgrade your Workbench, and gather the necessary materials. With patience and strategy, you''ll wield one of the best bows in Valheim.