How to Make Basalt Bombs in Valheim

You should know that exploring the Ashlands biome will often allow you to see the large Flametal Towers in the middle of the Lava and will leave you wondering how you can reach them to farm Flametal ores and turn them into Flametal.

If you are wondering the same thing let me tell you that the developers have created a way in the game for you to go through the lava to reach the towers and it is only possible using the basalt bombs. The Basalt Bomb has the characteristic of solidifying upon explosion, turning into a small platform, and if players throw one into the lava, a platform will appear above the lava that they can stand on without taking any damage. If you want to know how to make these bombs, here is a guide that will help you:

How to Make Basalt Bombs in Valheim

Recipe Acquisition:

Before crafting Basalt Bombs, you must first unlock the recipe at your Workbench. To accomplish this, secure one of the following resources:

Askvin Hide: These hides are procured by defeating Askvin, reptilian creatures encountered throughout the Ashlands. These foes are relatively easy to eliminate.

Askvin Bladder: Another valuable drop obtained from vanquished Askvin enemies.

Proustite Powder: This key ingredient can be acquired through two methods:

Strategic Lava Blob Encounters: Engage Lava Blobs, fiery Ashlands inhabitants, at a safe distance. Then, make a swift retreat before they detonate. Upon explosion, they have a chance of dropping Proustite Powder.

Unstable Lava Rock Destruction: Scattered throughout the Ashlands lie Unstable Lava Rocks. These volatile formations explode upon contact with weapons or arrows. Destroying them yields a more substantial amount of Proustite Powder compared to Lava Blobs.

Crafting Basalt Bombs:

Once you possess one of the aforementioned resources, the Basalt Bomb recipe will become available at your Workbench. Here's the resource breakdown for crafting five Basalt Bombs:

1x Askvin Hide

1x Askvin Bladder

3x Proustite Powder

Strategic Advantages:

Basalt Bombs offer a critical functionality for traversing the Ashlands' perilous lava flows. When thrown onto lava, they create temporary stone platforms, enabling safe passage across these molten surfaces. This capability proves invaluable when seeking the coveted Flametal ore, often located within lava flows. Stockpiling Basalt Bombs before venturing into the Ashlands is a prudent strategy, ensuring a smooth exploration and resource collection endeavor.

We hope that with these steps and by strategically using basalt bombs, you will effectively conquer the challenges of Ashlands and secure the valuable resources within. May your Viking expeditions be safe and prosperous!