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Sources & image credits

Primary references and individually credited real photography.

References used by the guides

Each article links the references supporting its factual points. Official publisher material and community-maintained references are distinguished in their titles. Sources are not an endorsement of this independent publication.

Individually identified images

Images are used in context beside original editorial text. Game media remains copyrighted by the respective owners. Stock photography illustrates devices or preparation and never claims to be a gameplay screenshot. No image download library or blanket reuse license is offered.

Valheim Smoke and Ventilation: Build a Working Fire Without Suffocating the Room — Official game screenshot; Coffee Stain Publishing. Publisher-provided public store media used to illustrate independent editorial discussion. Copyright remains with the respective rights holders; no redistribution license is offered.
Valheim Sailing and Recovery: Prepare the Boat, Establish a Return and Retrieve Gear — Official game screenshot; Coffee Stain Publishing. Publisher-provided public store media used to illustrate independent editorial discussion. Copyright remains with the respective rights holders; no redistribution license is offered.
Valheim Food and Rested Guide: Prepare Health and Stamina for the Task — Official game screenshot; Coffee Stain Publishing. Publisher-provided public store media used to illustrate independent editorial discussion. Copyright remains with the respective rights holders; no redistribution license is offered.
Valheim Black Forest Progression: From First Scouting Trip to a Smelting Yard — Official game screenshot; Coffee Stain Publishing. Publisher-provided public store media used to illustrate independent editorial discussion. Copyright remains with the respective rights holders; no redistribution license is offered.
Valheim Eikthyr Preparation: Summon the First Boss and Control the Fight — Official game screenshot; Coffee Stain Publishing. Publisher-provided public store media used to illustrate independent editorial discussion. Copyright remains with the respective rights holders; no redistribution license is offered.
Valheim Bronze Production: Plan Copper, Tin, Coal and the Haul Home — Official game screenshot; Coffee Stain Publishing. Publisher-provided public store media used to illustrate independent editorial discussion. Copyright remains with the respective rights holders; no redistribution license is offered.
Valheim Swamp Preparation: Poison Resistance, Safe Landings and the First Iron Trip — Official game screenshot; Coffee Stain Publishing. Publisher-provided public store media used to illustrate independent editorial discussion. Copyright remains with the respective rights holders; no redistribution license is offered.
Valheim First-Day Shelter: Build a Working Home Before Exploring Farther — Official game screenshot; Coffee Stain Publishing. Publisher-provided public store media used to illustrate independent editorial discussion. Copyright remains with the respective rights holders; no redistribution license is offered.

References for the expanded library

The guides added on 18 October 2026 include original diagrams, exercises and worked examples, with these additional primary references.