How to make Darkwood buildings in Valheim

Here's how to make darkwood buildings in Valheim.

One of the new features added to Valheim was several variations of a new building type called darkwood. Darkwood buildings are a new type of buildings that the player can use alongside shingle roofs.

Recommended Videos

All darkwood buildings also use a new resource type that only can be found in the Plains biome via tar pits. That said, here's the complete list of Darkwood Buildings that were just added in Valheim.

  • Carved Darkwood Divider
  • Darkwood Arch
  • Darkwood Beam 4m
  • Darkwood Beam 2m
  • Darkwood Pole 4m
  • Darkwood Pole 2m
  • Darkwood Gate

Related: How to upgrade the Cauldron in Valheim

All new darkwood buildings in Valheim require a new resource called tar. Players can get tars from either growth enemies or tar nodes at tar pits. darkwood buildings will also require wood, but you will need fine wood to make the Darkwood divider. If you want to make any darkwood building, simply grab a hammer and a good amount of both wood and tar.

Want to gather resources for darkwood buildings? check out these guides!

 Right-click the hammer to open the build menu and locate one of the darkwood building parts in the building items section of the hammer build menu. When you find the item you want, left click to place it on the ground. 

For more awesome Valheim guides, check out our entire Valheim catalog.


Pro Game Guides is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article Minecraft Animal Breeding Guides
Breeding Frogs in Minecraft.
Read Article Does Fallout 76 work on Steam Deck? (Best Settings)
Fallout 76 being played on a Steam Deck.
Read Article Where to find all new villagers in LEGO Fortnite 29.30 update
A happy village in LEGO Fornite
Read Article How to get across the Sand Room in Ancient Canopy in Remnant 2
Crossing the sand puzzle in Remnant 2 Forgotten Kingdom
Read Article How to unlock The Knave Weekly Boss in Genshin Impact – Fading Candle, Silken Feather, & Denial and Judgment Drop Locations
Genshin Impact The Knave boss battle 3
Related Content
Read Article Minecraft Animal Breeding Guides
Breeding Frogs in Minecraft.
Read Article Does Fallout 76 work on Steam Deck? (Best Settings)
Fallout 76 being played on a Steam Deck.
Read Article Where to find all new villagers in LEGO Fortnite 29.30 update
A happy village in LEGO Fornite
Read Article How to get across the Sand Room in Ancient Canopy in Remnant 2
Crossing the sand puzzle in Remnant 2 Forgotten Kingdom
Read Article How to unlock The Knave Weekly Boss in Genshin Impact – Fading Candle, Silken Feather, & Denial and Judgment Drop Locations
Genshin Impact The Knave boss battle 3
Author
Andrew Vaughan
Andrew Vaughan is a Contributing Writer at Pro Game Guides that has written guides on popular RPGs and FPS survival titles for several years. Andrew Vaughan specializes in survival and roleplaying games and has been a lifelong gamer.

Write A Comment

How to make Darkwood buildings in Valheim

Comments are on moderation and will be approved in a timely manner. Please read the following rules before commenting:

  • All comments must be on topic and add something of substance to the post
  • No swearing or inappropriate words
  • No asking or begging for anything free
  • Do not attempt to start a poll in the comments
  • Comments in all CAPS will be removed
  • We reserve the right to remove a comment for any reason
  • Do not impersonate a staff member or influencer

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.