Valheim V0.213.4 Apr 2026

Before patch v0.213.4, the ballista was a double-edged sword. While it provided potent base defense, it indiscriminately targeted everything in its line of sight—including the players who built it and their tamed animals.

The Mistlands update was notoriously difficult at launch, prompting the developers to use v0.213.4 to curb some of its more punishing aspects while simultaneously keeping the rest of the world dangerous. Valheim v0.213.4

: Hooked fish now fight back and splash in the water, draining player stamina rapidly unless pulled in during moments of calm. Before patch v0

: Destructible mist torches are no longer treated as primary targets by aggressive enemies. Before patch v0.213.4