How to Build the Ultimate Outpost Base | Valheim

[@nelsonhemstreet3568]

Outpost? This is a full-on base - laid out well, fully equipped and beautiful. Phinqs does it again!

[@phinqs]

Thanks very much for your support. I really appreciate it! I'm glad you like the build.

[@Pahpajack]

Like? No sir, I absolutely love the efficiency! Well done indeed man 🎉

[@phinqs]

@@Pahpajack Haha, thank you! I appreciate all of the support.

[@KNIGHTFOX80]

Phinqs: "Full on base? Hold my beer ...". (This really is a beautiful functional outpost too GJ)

[@troubledfromdiscord]

Good call out on placing reinforced chests from the top->down. Looks great!

[@phinqs]

Thank you! I think it is definitely worth the mention. I spent far too long thinking they did not fit when they were first introduced!

[@ao1778]

Oh man.... I just built this in the plains today with some slight modifications like an organized farming area for 400 crops in the front and workshop/forge boosters out of the way. It took me literally _all day_ but looks so amazing now that it's finally done!!

[@phinqs]

I really like the sound of that. It would be cool to see all the modifications you made. You can share screenshots in my Discord server, if you like. There is an invite link in the video description and on my channel page.

[@KTrain-cl1vs]

It’s the best mix of practical and beautiful that I’ve seen. I’ve just finished building it but with core wood instead of dark wood (my first ever play through and only in the swamps so far). Thank you for this!

[@phinqs]

Thank you! I really strive for a blend between practicality and aesthetics so I am glad that it is coming through in my builds. You still have a lot of great experiences waiting for you in the rest of the game!

[@sunnroselancaster]

I just finished building this outpost/base in preparation for the Ashlands, and I must say; it’s one of my most-beloved builds thus far! Thank you for the amazing content and outpost! ☺️😄

[@phinqs]

Perfect! I am really glad that you like it. Thanks for your comment!

[@M1A2Abrams49]

Well, I now know what my next build will be... after a few hours to get the materials needed. But nice build, and i can't wait to use it on my save Edit: TAKE THIS WITH A HUGE GRAIN OF SALT A rough list (not including wood/stone with a few different amounts as changes i am making) Greydwarf eyes 85 Fine wood 500 Surtilling core 41 Iron 105 Chain 15 Tin 10 Dandelion 3 Carrot 2 Mushroom 5 Thistle 3 Turnip 1 Ancient bark 42 Core wood 8 Silver 2 Copper 50 Black metal 20 Black marble 102 Flint 25 Leather scraps 90 Deer hide 31 Bronze 27 Obsidian 4 Dragon tear 2 Coal 4 Sharping stone 1 Yggdrasil wood 45 Black cores 15 Sap 3 Mechanical spring 2 Iron nails 155 Resin 55 Refined eitr 25 Skeleton thorphy 3 Torn spirt 1 Feathers 10 Wolf pelt 44 Blueberries 40 Tar 6 Bone fragments 10 Raspberries 4 Dvergr latern 8

[@phinqs]

The materials will be a lot to harvest but I think it is well worth the commitment! I'd be interested to see any changes you make, if any!

[@NateOnNeptune]

thank you the video just built this over the last few days and its been amazing. switched the beehives for some farming and add a gazebo in the middle for a few bees and extra decor. fantastic work, keep it up!

[@phinqs]

You are very welcome! I really like the sound of the changes you made. It would be cool to see a screenshots of it. You can share pictures in my Discord server, if you feel like joining! Thanks for your comment!

[@PhinzoSherpa]

Amazing video once again. I have always used or adapted one or the other of your builds whenever I have played Valheim. Keep it up, brother.

[@phinqs]

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it. I am hoping for an increase in motivation upon the release of Ashlands. There will be a lot of content to spark ideas!

[@regnagatha5028]

I love this “outpost”, I’m using it as my main base though. I’ve built it in a spot close to Hildir right between plains and meadow. I added your section with the built in charcoal kiln and smelters from your blacksmith video. I’ve been making alterations to make it suit my taste and plot of land. Also added a section for a farm in front and will add a boar and chicken farm behind. This is the nicest build I’ve ever made in valheim. Thank you for the inspiration and the awesome videos!

[@phinqs]

Thank you for watching. I am really glad you found a little inspiration from my builds. I really like the sound of your base. It would be cool to see a screenshot! I have a community Discord server, if you would like to join. There is an invite link in the video description and on my channel page.

[@Shmoo667]

I love your builds. Beautiful and practical. I used many of your designs in my bases.

[@phinqs]

Thank you! I really appreciate your support on my videos!

[@Monuments1]

Beautiful design. Just got back into the game after a couple of years and this will be my new base on a new world. Thanks for the hard work!

[@phinqs]

Thanks a lot! I am glad that you have made it back to the game. There has been a lot of new content added to the game during the last few years so you have a lot to look forward to.

[@meskajodameska8522]

Amazing beginner-friendly build for noobs like myself who cant think outside the box. The walls can also be replaced by core wood which gives it a nice looking cabin look! Great video keep em coming!

[@phinqs]

Perfect. I am glad you liked the video. I would be really interested to see the core wood version. You can share screenshots in my Discord server, if you like. There is an invite link in the video description and on my channel.

[@awazruk1]

The build is great but whats even better is the idea to offset roofs with small floors

[@phinqs]

I am glad you liked it. You can incorporate these little things into your own builds to add extra detail!

[@vaikkalauri2300]

just got this build done. Looks awesome but holy crap it took me time. All materials+building took me over 6 hours but im a happy man now😂 It was worth the grind! Btw i build this on plains it made it 2x more difficult haha

[@phinqs]

Impressive! You have my respect! I'm glad you are happy with the final result.

[@Westernwilson]

What a lovely build! I really appreciate your instructions as I have gotten into horrible trouble getting rooflines to work! I really like the feature tree in the courtyard idea, hoping the devs give us some decorative trees ie. flowering and fruiting at some point.

[@phinqs]

Thanks for your comment. I would love for more decorative flora to be added. There are mods that allow for that currently but it would be good to see it in the main game!

[@pnumthrx]

@@phinqs not sure if it's available anymore, but if you put a maypole in the center where the tree is would it still reach your comfort room? Haven't really played much since Mistlands update and decided to do a fresh playthrough for Ashlands update. Nice build I look forwards to messing around with it.

[@phinqs]

@@pnumthrx It would look really cool but I think it would not have enough range to count towards comfort. You would probably have to place it just outside the walls of the structure. However, you may be able to find a way to make it work!

[@pnumthrx]

@@phinqs Yeah depending on range might be able to pull the building forward a bit, I might play around with the design once I get to that stage of building. I haven't even killed first boss yet trying to hold off getting too far ahead to see if my friend is going to join or not.

[@phinqs]

@@pnumthrx You still have so much to discover. I hope you enjoy the game!

[@Marines_Memelevolent]

Perfect starter spawn base for my community’s new server. Will just need to add a bunk room on the second floor for spillovers at sleep time haha.

[@phinqs]

I like the sound of that second floor. I am sure that your community will appreciate it!

[@jean-philippemoreau4601]

Very nice build. I prefer my outopost to be minimal but I really enjoy the concept if you're on another Island so you can directly process your metal before bringing it back to your base. I would also add a small farming area so I can have crops growing while i'm exploring or farming ressources.

[@phinqs]

I like the idea of having a small farm in this build. I love having builds all over my world. It makes the world feel more alive. It is even better playing on a server where other people have built structures across the world that you can stumble upon!

[@Smithdog92]

When asthetics and practicallity are both in the base, nice work

[@phinqs]

Thank you! I really like to focus on builds that combine the best of aesthetics and practicality. It is my favourite style.

[@jagotiberan2181]

I loooovvee the reinforced chests idea, they look like they don’t take up as much space when you lay them out that way

[@phinqs]

I am happy to help! They definitely look a lot neater if you use the layout I have showed in this video!

[@Tuloth]

Love this, I just completed my Ashlands playthrough, but I'll be giving this a shot with deep north

[@phinqs]

Amazing! I am really glad you enjoy the build.

[@Skort3]

Hey Phinqs, great guide and awesome build. Any chance you could include the total dimensions in the description or video for the future? Helps a lot when planning for space. Keep up the quality builds.

[@phinqs]

I am really glad you like the build. Thank you for the constructive feedback. I will try to include the total dimensions in future!

[@AnxietyLad]

I played this on release and invested 200 hours, I’ve just come back to it after many many updates, it mentions playing my old save would ruin my experience due to the exploration I’ve done etc, so I’ve kinda not touched it and started again! With that being said.. it’s been a lot of fun starting again and building my small bases. But! I’ve been deciding when it comes to my ‘final’ build, I’m half tempted to do the ‘spawn in’ wood or stone to do it, (don’t mind grinding for other materials) the design I did on my first play through of 200 hours I refuse to have to farm for all that stone and wood again 😂

[@phinqs]

I think that is fair. To be honest, I do not think that the gameplay is affected as much as the "warning" implies - as long as you have no ventured too deep into the ashlands. However, I completely understand not wanting to grind for materials you feel like you have already earned. I believe that people should play the game as intended for their first playthrough for maximum enjoyment. However, after that, it is completely up to the individual! I hope you are enjoying your return to the game!

[@AnxietyLad]

@@phinqs hey! Funny looking back at my comment, I didn’t do any of that and ended up playing completely normal and farming all my materials, unfortunately reached mistlands and pretty much ready for the boss and got burnt out unfortunately, the experience from meadows to the mountains is such a fun experience and I feel nothing can top that 😃

[@phinqs]

@@AnxietyLad I respect your grind. The game definitely gets tougher towards the later stages. However, I do enjoy the challenge. I am patiently waiting for the next survival game to grab my attention!

[@discogeek9413]

Love it Phinqs! Keep 'em coming.

[@phinqs]

Thank you! I already have the next one planned out. I just need to record it now!

[@marksahlgreen9584]

I made this, in survival, in VR no less.. no access to tar yet tho, so had to take some creative liberties. Made the garden a fair bit different as well.. gonna build a farm wing next

[@phinqs]

Nice! I have never played Valheim in VR but it sounds like a lot of fun!

[@marksahlgreen9584]

@ oh but sir! It is great 😎

[@phinqs]

@@marksahlgreen9584 I will try it eventually!

[@Withmusclecutie]

Try adding ward instead of birch tree spawn proofs the base and looks cool

[@phinqs]

Thank you for your suggestion! I like to hide the wards around the base and use them as decorations. I agree that they are very useful.

[@Withmusclecutie]

My starter base was too small (it was this guys starter base) so im just gonna build this in plains. Two birds with one stone.

[@phinqs]

Perfect. I am sure you will make it a great base. Good luck!

[@wijn1008]

I just build this in my new playthrough. Given that you don't need to wait for tar. I just used corewood and thatch roofs so I could build it after killing the elder. I did however change the chimneys and added roof windows giving it my own twist. Also before finding heaps of iron you can fit 15 small boxes in the shelves which is plenty for now, but I will upgrade to the iron chests later. Just out of curiosity, why the reinforced chests and not the blackmetal chests?

[@phinqs]

I would be really interested in seeing screenshots of the core wood and thatched roof versions. You can share screenshots in my Discord server, if you want to join. I have also used the regular chests in the past before upgrading to reinforced chests. Actually, for the grid arrangement I have used, you can use black metal chests without any issues. However, many people like to overlap three reinforced chests per shelf, which actually provides more storage than the black metal chests which can only fit two spaces. Therefore, I always default to reinforced chests in my build. You just have to find a solution that works for you. There is an argument that you will end up with lots of black metal towards the end of your playthrough and potentially struggle for iron. So, this might be worth considering when you are deciding on whether you should upgrade to black metal chests from reinforced chests, or not. I hope this helps!

[@Orcrez]

Amazing build!

[@phinqs]

Thank you! I am really glad you like it.

[@michellej5616]

Great build! I'm going to try this on a new Ashlands map.

[@phinqs]

Thank you. Good luck with the build!

[@tonyarteaga5834]

Thanks for the great build!!

[@phinqs]

I am glad you like it. Thanks for your comment!

[@joaoperes007]

Hello brother, could you make a list of materials about everything you will use in the construction? I'm on a server with 4 friends and as we're a bit of a beginner, it would be interesting to have a list to understand.

[@ADei-i5r]

Love this build! How did you manage to make your grass look so clean like that? I've tried and mine somehow overhangs

[@phinqs]

I normally use the pathen feature on the hoe to tidy up the edges. It has a slightly smaller radius than the grass and works well for this purpose. I hope this helps!

[@omgnowairly]

You make the best build videos

[@phinqs]

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it!

[@Elitefc7]

this is amazing

[@phinqs]

Thank you! I am glad you like it!

[@clyden2678]

Outpost?! While I love building in Valheim, I'm not going to build one of these in every biom.... lol

[@phinqs]

You can use it for a main base. I just wanted to call it an outpost, haha!

[@Mauro199pascal]

wooow 10/10 nice bro

[@phinqs]

Thank you! I am pretty happy with how it turned out!

[@McManthony21]

So excited to build this later tonight on my new group server! Gonna need a lot of stones 😅

[@phinqs]

I hope you managed to build it without issues. It is always cool to know a group of friends are enjoying my builds together!

[@dukkcc2]

my outposts are literally just a tent lol, like 30 wood total just 4x4 floors, 45deg roofs and a bed and maybe a chest

[@phinqs]

I guess this is just more of a base design than an outpost but I think it looks outpost-like, haha!

[@jakehyer1817]

Took a break from the swamps to build it. Very nice! Obviously don’t have all the crafting things yet but it’ll be a good base to grow into.

[@phinqs]

Brilliant! I think the size of this base is more than enough for a full playthrough. You may need to incorporate a little more storage towards the end of the game but that is all. I am glad you like it!

[@Wakaflakaseagulls]

i was entertaining the idea of doing something like this, nice!

[@phinqs]

I say that you should go for it!

[@Winterheart786]

​​@@phinqsdo you have an estimate of the stone tar and wood to build this?

[@phinqs]

@@Winterheart786 I genuinely have no idea. I am sorry that I couldn't be more help!

[@jackieapplebyOBM]

Love it! Where does the mill and farmlands go?

[@phinqs]

Great question. Honestly, I did not think this far. I would probably create a larger perimeter of stake walls where you can create a farm without wasting too many materials. It would also act as a double layer of protection.

[@vidstige]

"Outpost"... :D What an understatement. This will be my new lavish home. Thanks for posting!

[@phinqs]

Thank you for watching! I probably got a little bit carried away. This has turned out to be more of a complete base design but I enjoy it all the same.

[@RAIYAN-fn1jx]

Love it!

[@phinqs]

Thank you! I am really happy with how it turned out. I've always wanted to make a larger base build.

[@TripleMMM47]

W build, gonna try to replicate this, time to farm rock 😭

[@phinqs]

Thank you and good luck with the farming!

[@remanoga1403]

not gonna lie it might be interesting seeing it in all wood 😂😂❤

[@phinqs]

If you build it in all wood, I want to see it!

[@avaeleth]

what biome do you need to complete to build this? I'm still on swamp

[@phinqs]

There are a few workstation improvements that require ashlands-tier materials. However, the majority of this build can be built after finding tar in the plains! I hope this helps.

[@leandrocoronel2674]

Hi, what lvl of comfort u get with exactly this? Great video

[@phinqs]

You will achieve a maximum comfort level of 16 with this build. However, if you add a lava lantern, yule tree, and maypole, you can achieve the maximum comfort level of 19.

[@ValheimEmpire]

I just uploaded my first video on youtube of my base and just wanted to ask what program you used to record your base? The video looks very smooth!

[@wankate1985]

Your base is actually insane lol

[@phinqs]

I use OBS Studio. There are plenty of guides online for good settings for recording with. I have tried out a few and chosen the one I like the most but I still play around with it quite often. Good luck with your channel!

[@phinqs]

I will have to go and check it out!

[@ValheimEmpire]

@@phinqs Thank you for that info! For my next vid Ill use OBS instead. And that would be great you're always welcome to check it out my friend.

[@phinqs]

@@ValheimEmpire I am happy to help. Good luck with your journey!

[@TreeMonke55]

I want to build this base but I don’t have access to to tar, so I don’t have the cool looking wood and the shingle roof. But I am still wondering if I just make it out of stone, normal wood, and thatch roof.

[@phinqs]

I think it would still look cool if you made it with the earlier materials. If you build it, I would love to see how it looks. You can share screenshots of builds in my Discord server, if you feel like it!

[@G3FC]

Not sure if you are still trying to do this or not, but what I did is I just replaced the the darkwood stuff with core wood instead and it looks great. It also looks cool with the thatch roof as well.

[@TreeMonke55]

Nice 👍

[@mannemannen7211]

soooo defense? ashlands raid protection? access to crops?

[@phinqs]

There are plenty of great videos on KZbin which cover these topics. Unfortunately, I cannot address every aspect of a base in a single video. I hope you can understand! Thanks for your comment!

[@sylvainneuts2368]

are all those workbenches maxed out ? There's eniugh room for all the improves ?...

[@phinqs]

Since I uploaded this video, more workbench upgrades have been added to the game. However, there is still enough room for all of the upgrades. You may need to introduce a new shelf above the black forge though!

[@sylvainneuts2368]

@@phinqs ah nice thanks ^^

[@rockethuan56]

Are you able to make a video about base defense from raids?

[@phinqs]

Good suggestion. I will add it to my growing list of video ideas. It may be worthwhile to hold off for Ashlands content too. I could create an "all-in-one" video then.

[@AnkitYadav-pg6bv]

Can we recruit people in this game? Like interacting with them, having them work with us or build a village with 'em?

[@spelt5664]

nope

[@phinqs]

It would be a cool idea but no it is not possible. However, the game does enable you to play with other players which can reduce the grind.

[@acebullet5505]

List of mats, im trying to build the outpost and i need to know how many tar i need. i just got into the plains, pls

[@phinqs]

Good question. I have tried to use mods to gather a list of materials. However, I could not get it to work. I think that around 240 tar should be enough but I would set up a portal next to a tar deposit just in case. I hope this helps!

[@mysimsadventure7914]

How are the bee hives operational?

[@phinqs]

Good question. I actually did wonder this myself. I think it could be related to the use of hammer mode. So, in reality, you may need to reduce the number of beehives to ensure each beehive is operational.

[@Withmusclecutie]

Is this base dethsquito proof?

[@phinqs]

Good question. Honestly, I am not sure. The walls are not very tall and there is no overhang. However, there are other videos online which can show you how to improve your defences.

[@Defect3401]

is it a mod that you use to not have to have the work bench down to build and have infinite resources?

[@phinqs]

I use the console commands by pressing F5 (I play on PC) and using the "devcommands" command. There are a lot of commands you can use including "debugmode" and "B" to enable "no build cost" which allows you to craft anything without the required resources. However, you can also use "hammer mode" which is a creative game mode available in the game. This will remove the requirement for resources. Hope this helps!

[@acebullet5505]

List of mats pls ? 😁

[@phinqs]

I have tried to use mods to provide a material list. However, I could not get it to work. Therefore, I do not have a full list of the materials unfortunately. I understand that this is not ideal!

[@AndreyKharitonkin]

Nice, but when I steer the cauldron and those pesky bats fly in I really prefer closed building. And if it is tall enough then there is even no need to vent out the smoke. Crystal stones or iron cages make up good windows. Then dig out ground around and use raised ground as low walls and any raid can be just ignored. 😂

[@phinqs]

I think these are fair points. I like to find a balance between aesthetic and function. Personally, I do not like using the crystal walls or cages as windows but they are definitely an option for those wanting a more raid-proof structure. I completely agree with the use of raised ground as a defence mechanism though. Thank you for sharing!

[@Withmusclecutie]

Since this is an outpost i need to transport all the non teleportable materials can someone tell me what to take with me? (Im gonna build it in plains)

[@Withmusclecutie]

It would be really hard constantly transport items as i build the base

[@phinqs]

I would be really interested to know the material requirements too. However, I did not record them whilst I was building the base. I am sorry that I could not be more help!

[@JacobLad]

Can we download this build

[@phinqs]

Yes - my builds are available to members of my KZbin channel and/or server boosters in my Discord server.

[@davemiddleton3382]

07:01 Roof

[@phinqs]

Thank you!

[@minhducpham1394]

its so dark at night . how can i improve it

[@phinqs]

I really like the iron torches. I feel like the light they produce is more aesthetic. I would spread these around the base between the different sections.

[@RedditDefuser]

x

[@phinqs]

Thanks for the engagement!

[@Twixterr.]

🔨👷‍♂️🧱

[@phinqs]

I could not have said it better myself!

[@videocruzer]

needs better graphics, to not be such a eye strain

[@phinqs]

I quite like the art style. I think that it has a charm to it. However, I can understand why it may put people off the game!

[@georginenov6779]

It's not bad, but far from "the ultimate" especially when you do it with devcommands. It could be average without the building commands.

[@phinqs]

I make these videos to show people my builds. I am not going to spend hours gathering resources just to make a build for a video as that does not make much sense. I have plenty of impressive builds that I have created without devcommands but it is simply not an effective way to produce these videos. However, you are entitled to your opinion and there is no requirement to recreate it!

[@georginenov6779]

@@phinqs my point is actually that the title of the video is quite misleading. This is something that can be easily built without devcommands and still won't be that great honestly. If you build something with devcommands then you should put much more effort into it, if you wanna call it "the ultimate outpost base". I mean you didn't even notice that beds are far away from the rest of the comfort pieces and once you sleep you will then have to take some additional time to get the full comfort. Not to mention there is no storage close to the blast furnace, so you will have to walk a lot between the storage and those to properly use your resources. Anyway, I'm sure you'll make better stuff in the future, just maybe use better titles for the videos.

[@phinqs]

​@@georginenov6779 The fact that it can be built without devcommands is literally the whole point of the video. It is a build guide which can be achieved by anyone willing to put some time into the base. I am not going to build an excessively large and intricate structure which players have to commit a huge amount of time to recreate just to appease your definition of "ultimate". Additionally, your issues with the layout of comfort items and storage is personal. You can take parts of the build you like and modify/disregard the parts you do not. If you do not like the build, that is no problem. I appreciate you identifying areas you do not like but I think you are being purposefully pernickety.

[@georginenov6779]

@@phinqs no its nothing personal. Just saying my points. I mean if the video was uploaded 2 years ago it would have been ok, but I don't see this now as a good build. You have no defense, just some small walls that a troll with a tree can overcome easily and make an internal structure damage. A blast furnace in Meadows. I mean, it just doesn't seem something really special. You can use my points just as suggestions if you want. Check out other videos, there are plenty - take ideas from them.

[@phinqs]

@@georginenov6779 They are your personal points though. I explain in the video that depending on what stage of the game you are at, you will need to consider appropriate defences. I am not going to create a video of me building a terrain wall around a wider perimeter of my build - it makes no sense and it is not the aim of this video. It is fine that you do not like the build. Building is a creative outlet with no right or wrong solution. I like the build and others seem to like the build. This is good enough for me!

[@berndwinkler1677]

You just build, you don´t really play the game?

[@phinqs]

I have been playing the game since February 2021. I have played through the game many times and I am now preparing for Ashlands. However, I do really enjoy building too!

[@jagotiberan2181]

What a silly question. Building is a huge part of the game. Bro just tryna antagonize for no reason 😂

[@phinqs]

@@jagotiberan2181 I think you may be right!

[@berndwinkler1677]

@@jagotiberan2181 Apparently you've never played the game. If you defeat the bosses one after the other, there are events. Unfortunately, after these events, this house would no longer look as nice as it is because it is not fortified enough!

[@jagotiberan2181]

@@berndwinkler1677 I’ve played the game for 600 hours. You can turn raids off at any time or build a moat/wall to defend against them. You can play the game multiple ways like creative mode which the poster uses here. Idk what you’re on about or what you’re trying to prove, but it’s really not working. Go play the game however you want and stop watching this guy’s content if you don’t like it. Simple.