How do you upgrade the workbench to level 3?

Upgrading the workbench to level 3 in Valheim is essential for crafting higher-tier items and progressing through the game. The workbench is your primary crafting station, and upgrading it unlocks new recipes and improves your ability to repair and craft gear. To reach level 3, you need to build and place specific upgrades near the workbench. These upgrades include the chopping block and the tanning rack, which require specific materials and a bit of exploration.\n\nFirst, ensure your workbench is at level 2. To achieve this, you need to place a roof over the workbench and add a tool rack nearby. The tool rack requires 10 wood and is crafted directly at the workbench. Once the workbench is at level 2, you can proceed to upgrade it to level 3. This requires two additional upgrades: the chopping block and the tanning rack. Both of these must be placed within the workbench''s radius to take effect.\n\nThe chopping block is crafted using 10 wood and 10 flint. Flint can be found along riverbanks and shorelines in the Meadows biome. Simply walk along the water''s edge and look for small, shiny stones. Once you have the materials, craft the chopping block at the workbench and place it nearby. This upgrade improves your ability to craft wooden items and is necessary for reaching level 3.\n\nNext, you need to craft the tanning rack, which requires 10 wood, 15 flint, 20 leather scraps, and 5 deer hides. Leather scraps are obtained by hunting boars in the Meadows biome, while deer hides come from hunting deer. Flint, as mentioned earlier, is found near water. Once you have all the materials, craft the tanning rack at the workbench and place it within the workbench''s radius. This upgrade enhances your ability to craft leather-based items and completes the requirements for level 3.\n\nA common challenge players face is gathering enough flint and leather scraps. To efficiently collect flint, focus on exploring riverbanks and shorelines, as these areas have the highest concentration. For leather scraps, hunt boars in the Meadows biome. Boars are relatively easy to kill with a basic bow or spear, and they respawn frequently. Deer hides can be trickier to obtain, as deer are skittish and will flee if you get too close. Use a bow to hunt them from a distance for the best results.\n\nOnce both the chopping block and tanning rack are placed near the workbench, it will automatically upgrade to level 3. This unlocks new crafting recipes and allows you to repair higher-tier items. Keep in mind that the workbench''s upgrades must remain intact for it to maintain its level. If an upgrade is destroyed or removed, the workbench will revert to its previous level until the upgrade is replaced.\n\nIn summary, upgrading the workbench to level 3 requires gathering materials like wood, flint, leather scraps, and deer hides. Craft and place the chopping block and tanning rack near the workbench to achieve this upgrade. Focus on efficient resource gathering by exploring the Meadows biome and hunting boars and deer. With a level 3 workbench, you''ll be well-equipped to tackle more advanced crafting and survival challenges in Valheim.\n\nPractical tip: Always keep spare materials for workbench upgrades in a nearby chest. This ensures you can quickly rebuild any destroyed upgrades and maintain your workbench''s level, even during raids or accidents.