Forge & Mead

key-item

Dragon tear

Moder drop used for artisan crafting.

Field note

When it matters

Unlocks Plains metal progression through artisan table.

Valheim player scouting distant terrain before moving to a harder biome
Mountain routes become much safer when frost protection, terrain planning, and portal placement come first.Official Valheim press screenshot, used with guide commentary.

Item flow

Dragon tear unlock path

SourceMountain
key-itemDragon tear
UnlockArtisan table
Prioritycritical
Best useUnlocks Plains metal progression through artisan table.
Use this flow to understand where Dragon tear enters progression and why it matters before crafting everything else.

How to get it

Defeat Moder.

Unlocks or supports

  • +Artisan table