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Ember Charge: Fader Relic to Bloodgold Guide

Ember Charge guide for Valheim 1.0: where to get it, its Deep North progression role, what it crafts, and the mistakes that can slow the route.

Reviewed 2026-09-23

Ember Charge is a consumable tied to Ashlands / Deep North progression. You obtain it from Seal Pelt and Embers from the Eternal Pyre, and its main role is breaking petrified Gammeltroll remains. Use this page alongside the Deep North guide and the item catalog.

Quick facts

CategoryConsumable
BiomeAshlands / Deep North
Obtained fromSeal Pelt and Embers from the Eternal Pyre
Used forbreaking petrified Gammeltroll remains

How to obtain

Community-verified; Iron Gate's notes do not publish this complete recipe or progression chain.

  1. Defeat Fader and use his Relic to build the Eternal Pyre.
  2. Collect Embers from the pyre and Seal Pelt in the Deep North.
  3. Craft an Ember Charge and use it on petrified Gammeltroll remains.
  4. Collect Petrified Tissue and smelt it into Bloodgold.

What it's used for

Community-verified; Iron Gate's notes do not publish every recipe detail.

  • Open the Bloodgold supply chain that leads to the Intricate Key.
  • Break petrified remains rather than ordinary terrain.
  • Bridge Ashlands progression into the Deep North workshop route.

Common mistakes

  • Entering the Deep North without first using the Fader Relic to establish an Ember supply.
  • Throwing charges at living Gammeltroll instead of petrified remains.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get Ember Charge in Valheim?

Follow the crafting or progression chain above. The key prerequisites are linked in each step, ending with Seal Pelt and Embers from the Eternal Pyre.

What is Ember Charge used for?

Its main verified role is breaking petrified Gammeltroll remains. The linked outputs above show where it sits in the Deep North progression chain.

Is Ember Charge required for Kall Fimbulbringer?

Yes, it is part of the route that eventually opens the Aesir Passage and reaches Kall.

Sources

Sources: Official Valheim 1.0 notes, Deep North progression — Valheim.tools, Community guide, Community guide.

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