Skills

Every skill in Valheim levels from 0 to 100 by doing the thing it governs: swing a sword to raise Swords, run to raise Run. Higher levels mean more damage, less stamina spent, or both. Dying knocks around 5% off every skill, softened by a short grace period after each death, so the real endgame stat is not dying twice in a row.

All skills24

AxesDamage with axes.BlockingDamage absorbed when blocking with a weapon or shield.Blood MagicDamage, eitr and health drain when using blood magic.BowsDamage with bows.ClubsDamage with clubs.CookingCooking speed, serving tray wear and chance for bonus yields.CraftingCrafting speed, hammer wear and building stamina use.CrossbowsAccuracy and damage with crossbows.DodgeStamina drain when dodging.Elemental MagicDamage and eitr usage when using elemental magic.FarmingStamina use, cultivator wear, harvest radius and chance for bonus yields.FishingStamina drain and pull speed when fishing.FistsDamage when unarmed.JumpJump height.KnivesDamage with knives.PickaxesDamage with pickaxes.PolearmsDamage with polearms.RidingAnimal speed and stamina drain.RunSpeed and stamina drain when running.SneakStamina drain and stealthiness when sneaking.SpearsDamage with spears.SwimStamina drain when swimming.SwordsDamage with swords.Wood CuttingAxe damage when hitting trees.