What is the ideal distance to maintain during the Bonemass fight?

The Bonemass fight in Valheim is one of the most challenging boss battles in the game, requiring careful preparation and strategy. Maintaining the ideal distance during the fight is crucial to surviving and defeating this swamp-dwelling boss. The recommended distance to keep from Bonemass is approximately 10-15 meters. This range allows you to avoid its melee attacks while still being close enough to land hits with your weapon or ranged attacks.\n\nBonemass has three primary attacks: a melee swipe, a poison cloud, and a projectile vomit attack. The melee swipe is devastating at close range, dealing massive damage and potentially staggering you. Staying at the 10-15 meter range ensures you are out of reach of this attack. The poison cloud is a short-range AoE (Area of Effect) ability that can quickly drain your health if you are too close. By maintaining distance, you can avoid this as well. The projectile vomit attack is the most dangerous at medium range, so staying slightly closer or farther than its effective range is key.\n\nTo maintain this distance effectively, use the terrain to your advantage. Bonemass is found in the Swamp biome, which is filled with trees, rocks, and uneven ground. Use these natural obstacles to create barriers between you and the boss. For example, circle around large trees or rocks to block its line of sight and force it to move around, giving you time to heal or reposition. Avoid standing in water, as it slows your movement and makes it harder to dodge attacks.\n\nPreparation is critical for this fight. Craft a fully upgraded Iron Mace, as Bonemass is weak to blunt damage. Equip the best armor you can, such as Iron or Wolf Armor, and bring plenty of healing mead and poison resistance mead. Poison resistance is especially important, as Bonemass’s attacks inflict poison damage. Additionally, bring a shield to block its melee attacks if you accidentally get too close.\n\nFor ranged players, Frost Arrows are highly effective against Bonemass. However, you will need to maintain a slightly longer distance (around 20 meters) to avoid its melee and poison attacks. Use a Draugr Fang bow or another high-tier bow to maximize damage. Keep in mind that Bonemass will regenerate health if you are too far away, so do not stray beyond 30 meters.\n\nDuring the fight, focus on kiting Bonemass in a circular pattern around the summoning altar. This keeps the boss moving and prevents it from cornering you. If you are playing with a group, assign roles such as tank, DPS (damage per second), and healer to optimize your strategy. The tank should draw aggro while the DPS players attack from a safe distance.\n\nFinally, always be ready to retreat and heal if your health drops below 50%. Bonemass hits hard, and even a single mistake can be fatal. Use the Eikthyr power for increased stamina regeneration, as stamina management is crucial for dodging and attacking. With the right preparation, positioning, and strategy, you can defeat Bonemass and claim its trophy.\n\nPractical tips: Always clear the area of other enemies before summoning Bonemass. Build a small shelter nearby with a bed, fire, and chest to store extra supplies. Use the Hoe to level the ground around the altar to avoid getting stuck in water or uneven terrain. Lastly, practice your dodging and blocking skills before the fight to ensure you can handle Bonemass’s attacks effectively.