How to tame boar Valheim: Pen, Food, and Breeding Guide
Wondering how to tame boar Valheim fast? Here is the exact pen layout, food, and step-by-step lure that keeps you safe while turning wild boars into a renewable source of meat and leather.
- Best pen layout and location for early game
- Food that tames boars fastest
- Steps to lure, tame, and breed safely
How to tame boar Valheim: build a safe pen
- Fencing: Wood stake fences or regular walls in a 4×4+ area; keep terrain flat to avoid glitches.
- Gate: Add one gate for feeding; close it fast after luring.
- Location: Close to your base but outside the main hall; add a couple torches to deter mobs.
Best food to tame boars
- Carrots (fastest), berries (blue/rasp), or mushrooms.
- Drop 4–6 pieces in the pen before they enter; keep topping up while taming.
Lure and tame without dying
- Find boars in the Meadows and aggro with one arrow tap or a quick melee poke.
- Kite to the open gate, backpedaling; drop food on the path.
- Once inside, close the gate and walk away. Staying close slows taming.
- Check the yellow taming bar occasionally; refill food until it hits 100%.
Breed boars for steady supplies
- Keep at least two tamed boars fed; hearts = breeding. Piglets grow into tame adults.
- Expand pens or split herds to avoid overcrowding and pathing bugs.
- Star boars (★) give more meat/leather—keep them as breeders.
Protection and troubleshooting
- Defense: Ring the pen with a low wall/palisade; greydwarfs love to harass animals.
- Escapes: Flatten ground and double-layer fences if they clip through slopes.
- Slow taming: Leave the area for a bit and ensure food remains inside.
FAQ
Can I move tamed boars? Yes—open a new pen and lure with food, or harpoon carefully (they take damage).
Do boars need a roof? No. Just keep the pen lit to reduce random spawns nearby.
More details? See the Boar page on the Valheim wiki for stats and taming math.
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