Valheim V0.213.4 Apr 2026

: The aerial Gjall attacks were reworked to shoot two projectiles with increased fire damage but a longer burst interval, making them easier to dodge.

: Picked plants like Magecaps and Jotun puffs no longer left invisible "dead" assets behind, drastically reducing save-file sizes.

The Mistlands update was notoriously difficult at launch, prompting the developers to use v0.213.4 to curb some of its more punishing aspects while simultaneously keeping the rest of the world dangerous. Valheim v0.213.4

: This limits the ballista's targeting to only fire at the species associated with that specific trophy.

Before patch v0.213.4, the ballista was a double-edged sword. While it provided potent base defense, it indiscriminately targeted everything in its line of sight—including the players who built it and their tamed animals. : The aerial Gjall attacks were reworked to

: The patch introduced a highly coveted "Fishing Hat" that players could craft after discovering a secret recipe. ⚙️ Performance and Networking

Behind the gameplay changes, patch v0.213.4 delivered critical backend stability to ensure smooth multiplayer sessions and clean world generation. : This limits the ballista's targeting to only

: A toggle to reduce intense lightning and flashing elemental effects was added for photosensitive players.