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How to Beat Moder in Valheim

Moder is a dragon on a mountain peak, and the fight is really about handling the phases where she is in the air and you are not.

Boss fightModer

Summon with
3 Dragon eggDragon egg at her altar in the Mountains
Weak to
She is resistant to frost, so do not bring frost weapons. Fire and poison work well.
Take with you
Frost resistance, a strong bow, and silver gear
Drops
Dragon tearDragon tear, which builds the artisan table

What he does, and what you do

  1. Frost breathTell: She lands and rears her head backGet behind cover or out of the cone. It does heavy frost damage and it will freeze you solid if you tank it.
  2. Ice shard barrageTell: She takes off and hoversThis is the dangerous phase. Keep moving and use the terrain. Shoot her while she hovers, because she is a big stationary target.
  3. Ground slamTell: She lands close to youRoll clear and take the free hits while she recovers. Melee is viable in this window if you are geared for it.

Getting dragon eggs

Dragon eggs sit in nests high in the Mountains. They are extremely heavy, so you will likely carry one at a time, and you cannot portal them. Plan for several trips or use a cart on the way down.

Moder's altar, high in the mountains. Bring frost resistance simply to survive the walk up.
Moder's altar, high in the mountains. Bring frost resistance simply to survive the walk up.

Her drop, the dragon tear, unlocks the artisan table, which gates the next tier of crafting. After her, the Plains.

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