Axes get heavier in Valheim, bows get slower

Iron Gate Studio, the developer of Valheim , has published a fresh video dedicated to the upcoming Hearth & Home update, which will appear on September 16th. This time, the topic of weapon refinement was touched upon: axes became more powerful, and bows became less dominant. After September 16, you can not expect “machine-gun bursts” from a bow.

Two-handed axes get a well-deserved and long-awaited set of buffs. And although they will still be slow, their exploitation speed will be increased as much as can be done for heavy melee weapons. Hits with two-handed axes will be able to hit more enemies, deal more damage. Thus, these weapons will become more competitive.

Bows will also be changed: even those who have managed to pump their skills in using bows to the maximum will have to pull the bowstring, which means that these unrealistic mechanics in the form of instant tension and a perfectly accurate shot will disappear. Also, holding the bowstring taut will drain your stamina much more slowly.