One of the first things you need to build in Valheim is a workbench. Without this, you can't upgrade or craft new gear, or repair any of your broken tools. Although building a workbench initially is fairly simple, you'll soon discover that a bunch of upgrades and new gear are locked behind a higher tier of workbench, and your measly Level 1 workbench is only good for rags and basic tools. Not a good look if you want to take on the Valheim bosses and progress in the game.
When you start out in Valheim, you can pick up a few basic materials to craft a hammer, which is imperative to building structures. You need to house your workbench by building a roof so you can use it – we recommend building a full structure – using our Valheim building guide – so you can continue to add items such as chests, beds, and a cosy indoor campfire (properly ventilated, of course).
As you use your tools, whether that's a Valheim weapon in combat or an axe to chop down trees, you need to repair the damage they take – they will gradually accumulate wear and tear and eventually break. Here's how to upgrade your workbench in Valheim and how to repair tools using it.
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