The workbench was lit by a single lantern and my hands still smelled of smoke. I watched a bronze ingot roll off the bench and hit the floor — suddenly the order of priorities was obvious. You can waste hours guessing which upgrade matters next, or you can follow a clear path.
I’ve spent nights sorting parts, testing what actually changes your game, and pruning the busywork so you don’t. I’ll show you what each station gains, what you need to build those upgrades, and small choices that save hours of mining and grinding. If you play on Steam, check community threads and creators like Brodual or Iron Gate’s own posts for extra tips; Nexus Mods and Valheim Plus can alter requirements, so keep that in mind.
How to get all crafting station upgrades in Valheim 1.0 and how to get them
My notebook had a coffee stain the day I mapped the shortest route between ore and upgrade. Below I lay out every station upgrade available in 1.0 and the exact materials you must gather so you don’t waste time guessing.
The tables that follow are the inventory checklist. Treat them like a shopping list for a raid: gather, return, upgrade, repeat. The upgrade tree can feel like a spiderweb; move carefully and you won’t get tangled.
How do you upgrade the Workbench in Valheim?
You’ll want the workbench upgrades early: they open basic construction and leather tools, and they’re cheap to farm. Build the pieces in order and you’ll avoid backtracking to old resource nodes.
| Upgrade | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Adze | 10 Firewood3 Bronze |
| Chopping Block | 10 Wood10 Flint |
| Tanning Rack | 20 Leather Straps15 Flint10 Wood5 Deer Hide |
| Tool Shelf | 10 Firewood4 Iron4 Obsidian |
Forge upgrades
The forge is where weapons and tools level up; don’t rush past cooling or sharpening upgrades that make later crafting cheaper. If you want better iron and copper work speed, focus on bellows and sharpening first.
| Upgrade | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Anvil | 5 Wood2 Bronze |
| Forge Bellows | 5 Deer Hide5 Wood4 Chain |
| Grinding Wheel | 25 Wood4 Sharpening Tool |
| Smith’s Anvil | 20 Iron5 Wood |
| Forge Cooler | 25 Firewood10 Copper |
| Forge Tool Track | 15 Iron5 Wood |
Where do I get Black Forge materials?
Black Forge parts live late-game: you’ll be hunting the Mountain and Mistlands for rare ores and crafting components. Plan a few excursions and prioritize Flametal and Black Marble if you want to craft the best metalworks.
| Upgrade | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Black Forge Cooler | 5 Copper5 Iron4 Black Marble |
| Gem Cutter | 8 Ashrood5 Flametal2 Morgen Sinew1 Bloodstone |
| Metal Cutter | 5 Flametal5 Ashwood5 Black Marble4 Charred Bone |
| Smith’s Aprons | 8 Timberwood5 Bloodgold2 Moose Hide |
| Vice | 4 Copper5 Iron2 Mechanical Spring |
Galdr Table upgrades
The Galdr Table affects magic items and cloth-based gear; treat it as the stage for enchantment and tailoring. Collect refined eitr and Yggdrasil wood if you plan to craft higher-tier magical gear.
| Upgrade | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Feathery Wreath | 10 Refined Eitr8 Celestial Feather3 Ashwood1 Asksvin Trophy |
| Rune Tables | 10 Refined Eitr10 Black Marble5 Yggdrasil Wood |
| Standing Loom | 10 Nornathread |
| Unfading Candle | 15 Resin10 Refind Eitr10 Black Marble3 Skeleton Trophy |
Cauldron upgrades
Food and potions are handled at the Cauldron; invest in tools that streamline cooking and preserve ingredients. A good kitchen setup saves you from wasting rare crops and mushrooms later.
| Upgrade | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Butcher’s Table | 4 Corewood4 Finewood2 Ancient Bark2 Silver |
| Mortal and Pestle | 8 Black Marble6 Finewood4 Corewood |
| Pots and Pans | 10 Finewood5 Iron5 Copper5 Black Metal |
| Rolling Pins and Cutting Boards | 8 Ashwood6 Finewood4 Flametal |
| Smoker | 6 Timberwood5 Bloodgold |
| Spice Rack | 5 Mushroom3 Dandelion3 Thistle3 Turnip2 Carrot |
If you want to bypass the grind, the Artisan Press for the Artisan Table uses this recipe:
- 5 Bronze
- 5 Black Marble
- 1 Majestic Carapace
For players on private servers or testing builds, console commands can add resources instantly — Steam guides and the Valheim console wiki list the commands. If you use mods from Nexus Mods or a helper like Valheim Plus, double-check recipes in your mod list before you farm.
Which station will you prioritize first: forge, black forge, or Galdr Table — and why might your fellow players disagree?