Valheim 1.0 New Weapons: All 40+ Deep North Gear & Stats
Valheim 1.0 adds 40+ new weapons across the Nord, Frostfire and Thunderblood series, plus four staves and four shields. Full named list and crafting chain.
Valheim 1.0 introduces 40+ new weapons across Nord, Frostfire, and Thunderblood tiers, featuring 12 weapon classes, four elemental staves, and four shields crafted using Deep North Moulds, Bloodgold, and the Frost Foundry.
Valheim 1.0 (the Deep North update, released 9 September 2026) is the game’s full launch, and the headline addition for fighters is a large new weapon roster. Iron Gate’s official patch notes confirm 40+ new weapons, and they name every one of them. This guide documents the complete confirmed list and explains - with clear sourcing - how the new Deep North crafting chain is understood to work, while flagging exactly what the developer has and has not published.
If you are planning a Deep North run, pair this page with the Deep North biome & Kall Fimbulbringer boss guide and the 1.0 console commands list if you want to spawn-test any weapon.
Three Series: Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood
The official 1.0 patch notes group the new melee and ranged weapons into three named series. Each series contains the same 12 weapon types, which means the roster covers essentially every familiar Valheim weapon class at the new endgame tier:
| Weapon Type | Nord | Frostfire | Thunderblood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword | Nord Sword | Frostfire Sword | Thunderblood Sword |
| Greatsword | Nord Greatsword | Frostfire Greatsword | Thunderblood Greatsword |
| Atgeir | Nord Atgeir | Frostfire Atgeir | Thunderblood Atgeir |
| Mace | Nord Mace | Frostfire Mace | Thunderblood Mace |
| Sledge | Nord Sledge | Frostfire Sledge | Thunderblood Sledge |
| Axe | Nord Axe | Frostfire Axe | Thunderblood Axe |
| Greataxe | Nord Greataxe | Frostfire Greataxe | Thunderblood Greataxe |
| Spear | Nord Spear | Frostfire Spear | Thunderblood Spear |
| Dagger | Nord Dagger | Frostfire Dagger | Thunderblood Dagger |
| Knucklechains | Nord Knucklechains | Frostfire Knucklechains | Thunderblood Knucklechains |
| Bow | Nord Bow | Frostfire Bow | Thunderblood Bow |
| Crossbow | Nord Crossbow | Frostfire Crossbow | Thunderblood Crossbow |
That is 36 named weapons across the three series. The official notes confirm “40+ new weapons” in total, and the remaining confirmed entries are the staves and shields listed below.
Weapon Class Tactical Comparison & Archetype Roles
Each weapon type fulfills a specific combat role in Valheim’s tactical stamina system. Below is a structured comparison of how the 12 classes operate:
| Weapon Class | Confirmed 1.0 Entries | Primary Damage Archetype | Tactical Role & Combat Mechanics | Secondary Attack Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sword | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Slash | Balanced single-target DPS, agile stamina recovery, wide horizontal arcs | Forward piercing thrust with high stagger bonus |
| Greatsword | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Slash / Cleave | Sweeping 2-handed frontal cleave, ideal for mowing down multiple pack enemies | Overhead vertical execution slam |
| Atgeir | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Pierce | Extended spear-axe reach, devastating front thrusts that space aggressive mobs | Sweeping spin attack with massive stagger bonus |
| Mace | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Blunt | Heavy impact damage, counters skeletal and armored beasts vulnerable to blunt | Crushing upward uppercut with high stagger bonus |
| Sledge | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Blunt / AoE | 2-handed ground-slam warhammer; creates shockwaves damaging groups through walls | Heavy radial ground quake with extreme knockback |
| Axe | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Slash | Dual utility tool: woodcutting and reliable close-quarters chopping combos | High-angle chop to break shields |
| Greataxe | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Slash / Heavy | Heavy 2-handed cleaver delivering punishing chopping combos across wide arcs | Sweeping horizontal cleave through frontal cones |
| Spear | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Pierce | Rapid frontline stabbing with minimal stamina cost and low hitbox delay | Ranged overhand spear throw for rapid initiation |
| Dagger | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Slash / Pierce | Ultra-low stamina consumption, swift combo flurries, high backstab stealth bonus | Long-distance flying leap thrust for surprise ambushes |
| Knucklechains | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Blunt / Brawler | 1.0 brawling weapon class; rapid-fire strikes allowing continuous aggressive pressure | Rapid dual-fist cross-combo strike |
| Bow | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Pierce / Elemental | Precision ranged fire, fires standard and newly added Bloodgold Arrows | Charged arrow draw for maximum trajectory velocity |
| Crossbow | Nord, Frostfire, Thunderblood | Pierce / Heavy | High-velocity direct-line bolts; pre-loaded shot allows instant burst on sighting | High-impact bolt firing, stationary reload step |
Staves and Shields
Alongside the three melee and ranged series, the patch notes confirm four new staves and four new shields:
| Category | Confirmed Names | Core Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Staves | Echo Spike, Spirit Caller, Northern Vengeance, Lightning Strike | Elemental and summon magic consuming Refined Eitr |
| Shields | Nord Buckler, Nord Shield, Nord Greatshield, Shield of Roots | Melee defense spanning parry counters to heavy tower blocking |
The notes also list new Bloodgold ammunition (Bloodgold Arrow, Bloodgold Bolt, Bloodgold Missile, and Bloodgold Payload), which pairs with the new bows, crossbows, and missile weapons.
The Four New Staves (Community-Reported)
Iron Gate confirms the four staves exist but does not describe what they do in the patch notes. Community guides describe their effects as follows (treat these as community-reported and verify in-game):
| Staff Name | Cast Type & Mana Profile | Reported Effect & Combat Mechanics | Tactical Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Spike | Direct Eitr projectile | Launches a frozen ice-shard projectile that bursts on impact, slowing enemy advance | Ranged kite against fast predatory beasts |
| Spirit Caller | Conjuration / Minion | Summons a spectral ally (Ghost Wolf, Bear, or Moose) to engage enemies and hold aggro | Solo survivability; distracting bosses or dungeon swarms |
| Northern Vengeance | Abjuration / Barrier | Creates a reactive ward of protective frost; melee attacks striking the barrier reflect damage back | Close-range defense when surrounded by heavy melee |
| Lightning Strike | Targeted AoE Shock | Calls a thunderous lightning bolt from the sky onto targeted coordinates, dealing area shock | Busting clustered fortifications or dense dungeon packs |
These are the only new magic weapons in the update and are distinct from the Nord, Frostfire, and Thunderblood melee and ranged lines above.
The Four New Shields & Defensive Profiles
Defensive setups in Valheim 1.0 depend heavily on your chosen shield architecture:
| Shield Name | Shield Class | Defensive Playstyle | Parry Multiplier Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord Buckler | Small Round Buckler | High-skill timed parry playstyle; rewards perfect deflection timing with massive stun | High parry multiplier (rewards timed blocks) |
| Nord Shield | Medium Round Shield | Balanced mobile defense; moderate block value with manageable movement speed penalty | Standard parry window |
| Nord Greatshield | Heavy Tower Shield | Maximum passive block armor; absorbs colossal single hits without requiring timing | No parry; pure impenetrable frontal block absorption |
| Shield of Roots | Specialized Ward Shield | Organic woven root construction; specialized defensive resistances | Balanced utility parry profile |
How the Deep North Weapon Crafting Works
Iron Gate’s patch notes confirm the ingredients and stations that exist in 1.0: Moulds & Casts, Bloodgold, Frostfire Essence, Thunderblood Essence, Liquid Frost, the Frigid Kiln, the Frost Foundry, and a Smith’s Aprons Black Forge extension. What the notes do not do is walk through the assembly order step by step. Multiple community guides (Sportskeeda, All Things How, VG Times, SportsRant) describe the same pipeline, so we present it here as community-reported:
- Find a weapon Mould inside the Winding Tunnels dungeons of the Deep North.
- Make a Cast at an upgraded Black Forge (Level 4) using the Mould, Bloodgold, and any extra materials the recipe calls for.
- Finish the Cast by placing it in the Frost Foundry and adding Liquid Frost (produced at the Frigid Kiln from Ice).
- Collect the finished weapon.
On top of the base Nord line, the same guides describe Frostfire and Thunderblood as elemental variants made by infusing a Nord weapon with Frostfire Essence or Thunderblood Essence. Those essences are reported to drop from a ritual at an Ancient Altar that consumes Memorial Coal. Because this base-and-infusion relationship is described by community write-ups rather than stated verbatim in Iron Gate’s notes, treat it as community-reported until verified in-game.
For the material half of this chain - where Bloodgold, Frostcore, Timberwood, Moose Hide, and Seal Pelt actually come from - see our companion guide on Valheim 1.0 new materials.
What Iron Gate Has NOT Published
This site enforces a strict no-fabrication rule, so the following are deliberately not stated as facts anywhere above:
- Per-weapon damage, slash, or elemental values. Iron Gate has not released stat tables for the 1.0 weapons. Any “170 slash” style numbers circulating online are community datamines and change with upgrade level, so they remain unverified community estimates.
- Exact Bloodgold or material cost per weapon. The generic chain is corroborated; individual costs are not.
- Essence drop rates and any biome coordinate claims for weapon Moulds.
If you want to experiment safely, the 1.0 console commands guide covers the devcommands that let you spawn items for testing without affecting achievements on a throwaway world.
Companion Gear Added in 1.0 (Confirmed)
The same official patch notes that list the weapons also confirm a full set of companion gear, useful context for anyone building a Deep North loadout:
- 4 new armour sets: the Protector set (Breastplate, Trousers, Helmet), the Vanguard set (Chestpiece, Trousers, Hood), the Caller set (Robes, Trousers, Headdress), and a Lox Fur set (Jacket, Trousers, Hood).
- 2 new capes: Moose Hide Cape and Cape of the Caller.
- 2 new trinkets: Neckstabber and Witch Crown.
- Upgradeable pockets: Deeper Pockets and Wider Pockets, purchased from Haldor.
These are named directly in Iron Gate’s notes. Per-piece material costs and stat values are not published, so treat any specific numbers you see as unverified until confirmed in-game. For the material side of this gear, the Valheim 1.0 new materials guide covers what each piece consumes.
Reading the Three Series (Community-Reported)
Because Iron Gate lists all three series as standalone named weapons, the exact relationship between them is not stated in the official notes. Community guides (All Things How, Sportskeeda) describe a clear hierarchy that is community-reported:
- Nord is the base Deep North tier, crafted directly from Bloodgold via Moulds and the Frost Foundry.
- Frostfire weapons are reported to add Frost and Fire damage - slowing enemies and burning them over time - at the cost of some raw physical damage on the plain version.
- Thunderblood weapons are reported to add Lightning and Bleeding, keeping the physical damage intact and stacking Lightning on top, with a bonus that scales as your missing health rises.
This framing explains why the three series share identical weapon-type lists: each is the same twelve classes pushed down one of two elemental paths. None of these stat behaviours are published by Iron Gate, so treat them as community-reported until you confirm them in-game, and use the 1.0 console commands guide to spawn-test on a throwaway world.
FAQ
The questions above cover the most common searches. In short: Valheim 1.0’s new weapons are a confirmed, fully named roster of 36 series weapons plus staves and shields, built through the Deep North’s Mould-and-Foundry crafting chain. The developer-published facts stop at the part list - the step-by-step assembly and all stat numbers come from the community and should be verified in-game.
Frequently Answered Questions
How many new weapons does Valheim 1.0 add?
Iron Gate's official 1.0 patch notes state the update adds 40+ new weapons. The confirmed named list is 36 weapons across the Nord, Frostfire, and Thunderblood series (12 weapon types each), plus four staves and four shields.
What are the three Valheim 1.0 weapon series?
The three series are Nord, Frostfire, and Thunderblood. Each contains the same 12 weapon types: sword, greatsword, atgeir, mace, sledge, axe, greataxe, spear, dagger, knucklechains, bow, and crossbow.
How do you craft the new Deep North weapons?
The official notes confirm the materials and stations (Moulds, Bloodgold, Frost Foundry, Frigid Kiln, Liquid Frost). Community guides describe the flow as: find a weapon Mould in Winding Tunnels, turn it into a Cast at an upgraded Black Forge using Bloodgold, then finish it in the Frost Foundry with Liquid Frost. Treat the step-by-step as community-reported.
Are Frostfire and Thunderblood separate weapons or upgrades?
Iron Gate lists them as their own named weapons in the patch notes. Multiple community guides describe them as elemental infusions of the base Nord weapons, made using Frostfire Essence or Thunderblood Essence from an Ancient Altar ritual. This relationship is community-reported, not stated verbatim in the official notes.
Where can I see weapon damage numbers for 1.0 weapons?
Iron Gate has not published per-weapon damage or stat values for the 1.0 weapons. Any specific numbers you see come from community datamines and vary by upgrade level, so they should be treated as unverified estimates.