In Valheim, the early access survival game about making the journey to Valhalla, finding new items and resources is how players will unlock crafting recipes. One of the most important early game items is leather scraps, which will unlock vital recipes players will need to progress their game. Getting leather scraps is surprisingly easy, but players will need to cautious when getting their first batch of this resource.

Leather scraps can drop from boars and deer when they are killed. While deer might seem like the better option, these animals are skittish and run if they catch sight of a threat. Boars make the better target in the early game, even though they are more dangerous and will attack players who get too close.

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From the initial spawn point, boars will be wandering the woods near the embankment on the left of the glowing red totem. Players who search the ground will discover some wood and stone that can be turned into a club or an ax. These items can be built even without access to a workbench by hitting Tab to open the inventory, then selecting them in the crafting menu on the right side.

When players get close to a boar, it will attack but can be dodged easily. It will die after three strikes with an ax or club or can even be punched to death without major issue. Boars can drop leather scraps when they die, but it is not a guaranteed drop. The woods will have lots of boars that will be happy to fight you, making them a good early game source of leather scraps. Later in the game, players will be able to tame boars and breed them, making it much easier to get this resource.

Players will be happy to know that Valheim has a selection of weapons, including bows that can be made at the workbench. Bows will make hunting deer easy, as you can pick them off from afar before they have a chance to run, making them another great source of leather scraps. As the game progresses, players will be able to construct homes, build all manner of tools, and plant seeds on their farms. Leather scraps are an important resource throughout the game, and ensuring a steady supply will be vital to success.

Valheim is available in Steam Early Access on PC.

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