How can I use the terrain to my advantage during Fuling village raids?

Fuling villages in Valheim are some of the most dangerous locations in the Plains biome, filled with aggressive Fulings and their shamans. Using terrain to your advantage during raids is essential for survival and success. The Plains biome is flat and open, but you can manipulate the environment to create defensive positions, funnel enemies, and avoid overwhelming numbers. Here’s how to use terrain effectively during Fuling village raids.\n\nFirst, scout the village from a distance before engaging. Use a bow to pick off isolated Fulings or shamans from afar. This reduces the number of enemies you’ll face in close combat. Look for natural high ground, such as small hills or rock formations, to gain a tactical advantage. High ground allows you to shoot arrows or throw spears while staying out of melee range. If no high ground is available, consider building a temporary wooden platform or using a nearby stone pillar for elevation.\n\nNext, use the terrain to create chokepoints. Fulings are fast and aggressive, but they can be funneled into narrow spaces where you can deal with them one at a time. Look for natural gaps between rocks or trees, or dig trenches using a pickaxe to create artificial barriers. Place campfires or bonfires in these chokepoints to deal passive damage to enemies as they approach. This strategy works especially well if you’re playing solo or with a small group.\n\nIf you’re overwhelmed, retreat to a pre-prepared defensive position. Before engaging the village, consider building a small outpost nearby with walls, spikes, and a portal for quick escapes. Use the hoe to raise the ground around your outpost, creating a raised earth wall that Fulings cannot climb. This gives you a safe zone to heal, regroup, or retreat if the fight goes poorly. Always carry portal materials (10 fine wood, 20 greydwarf eyes, and 2 surtling cores) to set up a quick escape route.\n\nAnother effective tactic is to use the environment to separate shamans from the rest of the group. Shamans can buff Fulings with healing or fire resistance, making them a priority target. Lure shamans away from the village by drawing their attention with arrows or noise, then take them out in isolation. This reduces the overall threat level of the raid and makes the remaining Fulings easier to handle.\n\nFinally, use the terrain to avoid berserkers, the heavily armored Fulings with massive health pools. Berserkers are slow but deal devastating damage in melee combat. Kite them around obstacles like rocks or trees while attacking with ranged weapons. If you’re caught in the open, use the dodge roll (press spacebar while blocking) to avoid their attacks and create distance.\n\nIn summary, terrain manipulation is key to surviving Fuling village raids. Use high ground for ranged attacks, create chokepoints to control enemy movement, and build defensive structures for emergencies. Always prioritize shamans and berserkers, and use the environment to your advantage. With these strategies, you can conquer even the most dangerous Fuling villages in the Plains biome.