Valhiem Mistlands: Building a MASSIVE Dwarven Castle! My most EPIC Mistlands build yet!

[@Diuler]

As a game designer I have to say that this was really impressive, I love the meaning behind every composition choice and the small details of environmental storytelling you placed to give its own identity. Bravo

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you Diuler! This comment means a lot to me! I've always been fascinated with game design and environmental storytelling! Unfortunately I lack the technical skills to actually make my own games, so I'm reduced to creating projects utilizing in-game build engines provided for me 😂 Maybe someday I'll make my own game!

[@demran]

@@smittysurvival Well everyone has to start somewhere. With the stuff at your hands considering what a masterpiece you have accomplished, I really would love to see what you will do if you become a game developer.

[@tntygger6153]

Bro, I’m totally impressed with what you’ve done and can do. My daughter is interested in getting into game development, so I’ve always had my eye out for programs. And there are quite a few on HumBun (don’t know if I can say the name in here lol) But definitely check them out, they have a few Bundles for game development

[@ToughBreK3]

I honestly think Iron Gate could do wonders for the game if they had people like Smitty come in and build stuff like this as a template. The houses and little keeps/docks you find are neat but this would be epic to raid in the vanilla game!

[@psantosd1]

Right? You find this structure and instead of the hammer at the top you see an unique glow and realize that must be an unique weapon. Then you have to conquer the fortress and reach the top.. A few things like this sprinkled throughout the game would be awesome

[@Johnny_Awesome]

Definitely. Maybe even some quests/adventuring stuff to do. I mean, someone must have once lived here.

[@smittysurvival]

I would LOVE to do this for Iron Gate. Would be a dream!

[@timklafke4712]

That would be sick. Also would help the fact that updates roll in stupid slow for this game. Even just small filler updates that are just something like “added new structures to the mistlands” or even all the other biomes would honestly be great. I think meadows and Black Forest specifically could really benefit from added interesting structures like this.

[@jansmith3613]

This has to be the best mistlands build ever! I hope Iron Gate sees it and gives it the attention it deserves. You have such a talent for decorating without it feeling cluttered or chaotic beyond the normal clutter of a working space. Keeping the variety of colors to a minimum keeps it feeling serene and more like a true dwarven build and less like a 'disneyland'. I could never replicate this in a million years, so you'll just have to come and build something like it for me. :)

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you so much Jan! This project took a ton of time to plan capture and edit so to hear such a wonderful response to it is super gratifying :) I’m glad people are really feeling the dwarven vibes! Thank you for always supporting the channel 🙌🏻

[@iPlayboyBoyd]

Irongate sucks at giving creators the credit they deserve. A lot of builds go unnoticed, sadly. Cool build tho.

[@jansmith3613]

@@iPlayboyBoyd I suppose there are so many wonderful creators that Irongate would need a couple of employees to follow them fulltime. I'd rather they focus on giving us the quality game I enjoy so much.

[@tbull1663]

@@smittysurvival you made an awesome build. But how did you build with Dwarven items that we normally do not have access to?

[@zofficialone6214]

"Best" is definitely questionable since Mistlands is still fairly new. It's a cool build but calling it "the best" is a bit much.

[@jenkor513]

This is the most impressive, and artistic build I have seen. You incorporated nearly every architectural feature black marble allows. I love building Dwarven keeps and I spawn in a few Dvergers to keep it safe after I leave. I thought I had done a few epic ones but I was wrong. nothing compares to what you have done here. Out of the hundred or so of these I have seen you have my vote for the best fortress.

[@00Shazbot00]

Monstrous build! You made use of every part of that mountain without overdoing it and losing the mountain in the process, drowning it in marble. I love the HEIGHT you achieved in the structures without making it feel square and boxed. The cinematic was a pleasant surprise with the added NPCs as the world of Valheim feels all to empty sometimes, especially with larger constructions.

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks Martin! Yes it was totally a balance between building into the mountain without overdoing it with marble. I feel that dwarves would have a certain respect for the rock and I think that needs to come through for a dwarven build! Haha the NPCs were a fun addition though! I hope we get more friendly NPCs in the future!

[@nikizimbo2266]

@@smittysurvival how can i add NPCs too my world?

[@rebelnz7837]

What a MASTERPIECE! One of the coolest builds I've ever seen! That cinematic was just mesmerizing to watch.

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks Rebel! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JoanneZira]

One of the best builds I have ever seen, and definitely the best ever using marble. The great stairway reminds me of the stairs leading to Cirith Ungol in LotRO, and the build certainly has Moria vibes, better than anything 'dwarven' yet. Adding the Dverger was a great idea. I wish they would give us vines in vanilla, they complete builds so much :(

[@smittysurvival]

Yes! LOTR is one of the biggest sources of inspiration I pull from. Particularly when building dwarven inspired builds, Moria is has to be at the top! Yeah the vines are a really nice addition. Hopefully they’ll be added in the future!

[@aaronallan389]

20:36 has to be the most stunning transition. From the crates to the small pools of water, the bridges and the smoke from the forges clouding the air. Amazing.

[@smittysurvival]

This is absolutely one of my favorite transitions! Gave me goosebumps when editing lol!

[@Homitu]

As someone who's also been trying my hand at making video showcases of some of my builds recently, I can really appreciate the time and effort you must have spent on this one. Not just on the build itself (it looks like you're probably a rather quick builder compared to me), but on the planning of the video, the setup of the in game camera and video captures, the final video editing + voice overs, and the awesome cinematic at the end with the spawned Dvergrs. Another phenomenal build, Smitty!

[@smittysurvival]

Haha thank you Homitu! I actually really appreciate this comment because this video took SOOO long to put together from building, to capturing, to editing 😵‍💫 I’m sure you totally get it as a fellow builder! Thanks for the support Homitu and keep up the great work on your channel too! You’re totally on the come up! 💪🏻

[@Homitu]

@@smittysurvival Thanks man, that means a lot! I look forward to all your future content. It's always super inspirational :D Cheers!

[@samuelwarro7441]

I never comment on youtube videos but I had to for this. Your attention to detail, cinematography, music, and just overall care put into this build/video was incredible. It felt like a movie and was all around amazing to watch. Great work!

[@jrandell217]

Without a doubt one of my favorite builds of all time, well done mate. 10/10!

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks Joshua! So glad you hear you liked it! This is definitely a special one for me too!

[@Raees-Divitiae]

This is insanity. Such brilliant work! Lore? Check. Design? Check. Functionality? Check. This is brilliant.

[@dekcode2824]

Iron Gate needs to hire this guy for more scenes and cenematic design.

[@birdunit1]

that cinematic with the music at the end gave me chills, it was so perfect. very amazing!!!

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks John! Glad you liked it!

[@xemu3267]

This video came up in my suggestions, never played the game or watched your channel. Somehow I kept watching the video and really enjoyed it. A like is well deserved here!

[@electricdawn2258]

This and your Mistlands temple are probably the two best builds I've seen so far. Just fits perfectly with the Mistlands and the surrounding area. So well done! IronGate should definitely hire you. In my very humble, but sadly unimportant opinion.

[@frankh.8224]

You wanting “something grand” is an understatement! I have no words, I’m just green with envy.

[@Jermcicle]

You are a talent. Very meticulous and thoughtful in your process, a rather skilled editor and quite the artist. Just binged a few of your videos, so impressive.

[@Jermcicle]

An alternate concept for the high forge instead could have been a shrine to their god. Could have made a massive humanoid statue. Holding a hammer in one hand and a pick axe in the other or something fun like that. Idk how much you have dabbled in building figures and statues in this game or if it’s even really possible but I thought that would be very cool to see. it would have fit the fantasy trope and massive stone structures pretty well. Edit: You made a shrine 30 seconds into the video after I commented… *facepalm*

[@Dhakhar]

Awesome build Smitty! It's hard to pick a favourite detail when it all comes together so well... The strategic considerations alongside the aesthetics were 10/10

[@fiasworkshop]

right?

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks a bunch Dhakhar! Really appreciate that comment! So when are we getting that EPIC Dragon you teased?! I NEEEED it! 😂

[@Dhakhar]

@@smittysurvival No problem, well deserved my dude! 😄 I'm still plugging away at it, hopefully not too long to go now...

[@JohnTheMutt]

Truly epic build...also very impressed with how much work you put into your production of the video! This takes a lot of work...camera angles, music, editing, etc. all while trying to build creatively... Outstanding work!

[@matelanczi9342]

For me, the best thing in this game was always the building part. Seeing that tremendous amount of effort and thought put into one work made me drop my jaws, what you do is amazing! It would be so nice to see these structures in the game, I hope Iron Gate realizes that builds like this create a whole new atmosphere for the game!

[@FuChingLan]

Love the verticality and adding the Dvergers as decorations makes it dynamic.

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks! Yeah the Dverger really make the place come alive! I hope the devs add more friendly NPCs in the future!

[@Hvn1957]

Thank you for narrating this amazing build. I love hearing your thoughts on design, and how you solved problems. It really brings the creativity to life. Just wonderful. Well done.

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks a lot Victor! I think it's nice to tell the story of the build - each one is like a different journey! Glad you liked it!

[@Blazerage717]

Builds like this are why I have hundreds of hours in Valheim. Amazing job!

[@MrPabloe87]

Super Project! Deserves more likes!👍

[@viciouslydelicious]

I don’t play this game but as a builder in many other games…. I think 🤔 you just might be one of the best of us!!! Wow!! Every bit of it is amazing. The build is one thing, the DECOR and the Atmosphere that you created took this to a whole different level. Looking forward to more of your vids. Thanks for sharing your gifts 🎁

[@zharkabat]

This is the best, coolest, and most epic building i ever seen on Valheim

[@sdjalldayerrday]

I am speechless, the detail, the story, even some history you put in to you builds and the narrating of your videos, its awesome. You inspire me Smitty, I've watched a lot of you build videos and I have become addicted to making builds myself and it makes me want to starting showcasing them, even if its just something small to start. This build and your pagoda build (which btw I replicated in my solo adventure) are definitely some of my favorites. Between you, JJ, V, and Basic, I have learned a lot about the mechanics of building. Keep on keeping on Smitty! #Chaostwin

[@callitags]

Absolutely gorgeous! Your visions and creativity are just a joy to take in.

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks so much Callitags! Just happy I can share this with others who appreciate it :)

[@jujumagic8]

Even after months I continue to come back to this build as reference and inspiration for my survival builds, awesome work.

[@HDPLAYGamingTV]

Aside from the great build you made, your presentation is top-notch!

[@SkywalkerThor]

The most impressive build I've ever seen! Beyond any builds so far and definitely better than MINE! You are a true Viking, Smitty!

[@Twinkies-nl2ie]

I'm truly impressed by this build, as it brilliantly showcases the immense potential of Valheim.

[@RufderToten]

I'm speechless. Really fantastic! I was already blown away by your Plains Castle, but this tops it even more. Nice Work!!!

[@Victor-dm4qv]

I am starting to get miffed that I keep missing your videos upon their release! I get notified, I am sure, because I do have you listed as such. On a more positive note, I am happy to see that you got a lot of views and comments on this video! Keep it up, Smitty!

[@CBHprotocol]

Wow dude, what an undertaking. Thanks for the in-depth tour and beautiful cinematic at the end!

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you! Indeed this was quite the project to put together, but really happy with the result! Appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed!

[@_Chazzy_]

Absolutely Gorgeous build. Watching your videos made me redownload Valheim for the first time in at least a year.

[@Kekkashi07]

wow just WOW absolutely amazing, clicked on it without thinking much but ended up watching the whole thing and made the miss sit through it with me again too :) bravo

[@Opferlamm113]

Wow, great build, love the supports into the mountain and the battlements. Spawning in the Dverger was the cream on the top.

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks! I agree the Dverger add a nice element of life to the build! Hopefully the devs add other friendly NPCs in the future!

[@richardsykes6762]

Best build i've ever seen, the attention to detail is what makes it great.

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you! This one certainly took a bit of time so glad you enjoyed it!

[@calbaking]

Fantastic build, love the megalithic theme and staged design, and post decoration too.

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@davidgunsberg2475]

Absolutely stunning, visually and narratively satisfying.

[@jspartan089]

This is down right INSANE. Absolutely phenominal build!!

[@dagreif187]

Literally Awesome.

[@ryansoule6628]

O..m..g... this by faaaar the best build I've seen ever! Epic job sir

[@Jojec420]

This is honestly the best valheim build I have seen so far

[@smittysurvival]

Wow high praise! There are some many great ones out there, but glad you enjoyed!

[@Jojec420]

@@smittysurvival Humble guy, I like it 👍 keep doing what you're doing

[@quianoo9794]

Dude! This gave me the shivers. It's so good! I didn't skip even 1 second while watching this. Good job man! You just earned a new subscriber. :D

[@smittysurvival]

Love to hear it! Welcome to the channel! Appreciate the support!

[@WoWdespair]

what a masterpiece! i could see myself here with a bunch of other people crafting and chatting before an adventure!

[@smittysurvival]

Love it! What a grand time that would be!

[@sebth5165]

One of the best Structures ive ever saw in Valheim!

[@manzplainer]

Goddamn bro. Insane build, that cinematic was epic. Always love your attention to detail.

[@smittysurvival]

Lol thanks! Appreciate you supporting the channel 💪🏻

[@Swany1984]

Such a great build! Amazing job Smitty!

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks Mike! Glad you liked it! Appreciate you always supporting the channel!

[@Qildor88]

Wow man, that is an epic build and a really beautiful and detailed one. Again you blow my mind with your build with your Incredible design.

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks Maverick! This definitely turned out to be a special build! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fiasworkshop]

as detailed as this build is , it carries and retains a certain kind of simplicity throughout, and you really nailed it with this one dude. amazing.

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@PokeManPro1]

Just started playing valheim and this honestly looks like a COMPLETELY different game!!! this is awesome!

[@smittysurvival]

Ahhh yes this is the BEAUTY of Valheim... has a little bit of everything depending on how you want to play! Enjoy!

[@annacurtis8200]

This was just absolutely gorgeous! You should be very proud of this build!

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks Anna! Very happy with how this one turned out! Glad you liked it!

[@TiennosMigos]

2:36 It's no font gate. It's a FOG gate straight out of Dark Souls :D Damn man! You are one of the most versatile builders in the Valheim Community. With so much love for details. Great Job!!!

[@smittysurvival]

Bahaha I LOVE the souls series so this is actually the ultimate compliment 😂 Glad you enjoyed!

[@g.ruempel]

This is the greatest Dwarven themed build I've seen so far! Great use of the new build pieces. I love the walls! 👍 Must've taken some time to find such a cool location. Also great idea to have some of the small guys in your castle, they really seem to enjoy that place ;) Awesome as always! Best wishes for 2023! May the Allfather watch over you!

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks so much! Yes definitely took some time to find the right spot for the build, but it pays off having a good location! Best wishes to you as well! May 2023 bring many Epic builds our way!

[@xandfur7817]

That is just so beautiful. I wish I had even an ounce of that kind of creativity. 10/10 jealous of the dwarves who live there.

[@smittysurvival]

Haha thank you! Yes these Dverger have it particularly good 😂

[@TheWither129]

This structure is seriously awesome. The architecture really reminds me of the forerunners from halo. Really great.

[@smittysurvival]

Totally got some Halo vibes when I was building too! Lol. Glad you liked it!

[@AQuestCalledMusic]

Holy heck! That's incredible dude. Really really cool 👍 definitely deserve subs and likes

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks a bunch! Appreciate the support!

[@mortanos8938]

Im in love. Thankyou for giving us this gift. I know I would have tried similar, and eventually I intend to do that when I have the time, but for now I am so glad to stumble upon such treasures such as your design. This is what I love so much about this game. The ability to create and display ones ideas for all to see and inspire. These creations, even though just virtual, enrich the mind. Well mine anyway. You have created a Jewel to behold, and you can stand tall as one of the greatest Valheim builders to date. Job well done.⚒ On a side note, your choice of music is delightful and works wonderfully.

[@marcopepin2604]

Another sick build, love it. Keep it up, man!

[@JellyJamBoyGaming]

What a beautiful build man, the verticality makes it stand out especially well, such Skyrim winterhold /dwarven feels 👌 I commented the first part before the furnishing, my god, what attention to detail, and the added npcs and i infinity hammer stuff makes it feel like it has been there for 1000s of years!

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks Jelly Jam! Skyrim definitely has a ton of influence on my building - how can it not?! Masterpiece of a game. Appreciate you supporting the channel and glad you enjoyed!

[@fatalist_btw]

What a cool fortress in this location, it's just something!😍

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@marysangria]

Dude, this is so cool that I have no words! You inspired me! I will not imitate, but I will borrow some ideas for my own Fortress! I'm amazed! That's very beautiful!

[@smittysurvival]

Love to hear it! It's all about inspiring others to create! Take whatever ideas you like!

[@t_xxic8814]

Eerie, beautiful and stunning! 10/10, perfect! 😊

[@mclaine7342]

Awesome Bro! Build of the month for sure!

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@bobbyjenkins6722]

I just started playing value in your videos have been so helpful I hope I can get half as good at building as you. You absolutely amazing thank you for sharing

[@ItsArtyTheFox]

Stunning build :P The versatility is amazing

[@ItsArtyTheFox]

*verticality (my hands betrayed me and typed the wrong thing lol)

[@smittysurvival]

Haha thank you! Yeah I love the sense of verticality in this one! Really gives the bike a lot of presence.

[@HumongeousGiraffe]

What a wonderful masterpiece Smitty! You outperformed youself again. The "final touches" with dwarves running around is just amazing. It really gives me a dwarven castle feeling!

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you so much! Lots of work went into this one so happy to hear that you really enjoyed the final touches! The dverger running around really make it come alive!

[@GrantCWilliams1]

I loved this way too much. Seriously, bravo!!

[@nathanbeaudoin4437]

holy crap has the game become beautiful over the last few years!

[@smittysurvival]

It’s really great! Devs have make awesome additions!

[@lolboy-642]

dvergers looking so cute running around this amazing build

[@sheepisfortheweak6164]

A glorious hall! Awesome, dude!

[@EriKantGame]

This is absolutely gorgeous, a blending of Brutalism and Art Deco with that twist of fantasy. Hearing your thought process is always a great touch. The detailing and scope of the architecture has such wonderful balance, and the use of so many different heights is brilliant. If you're building atop a mountain you work with the land rather than demolish it, after all! Incredible execution, thank you for sharing :) Also I see new channel icon and such, looks great!

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks EriKan’t! I LOVE your comment about working with the land rather than make the land work for you! Particularly in this build, I feel like dwarves would have a certain respect for the mountain. It’s not just a home on a mountain but the mountain IS the home, which is something I tried to capture. Thanks for the comment on the new channel Icon/Art! Glad you like it! :)

[@EriKantGame]

@@smittysurvival I feel like you pick a mountain such as this to build on for a reason, and that reason isn't to flatten it down. It makes much more sense to go along with it, let it inspire and inform the way you build. And as per usual you absolutely nailed that feeling, the cinematic wonder of it. Even without adding in the dvergr it feels like a real, lived-in place. All of the gold stars for you!!

[@ScarryHarry93]

God, the angled marble blocks look so good in builds like this. I really need to start playing again and do some more large base building

[@smittysurvival]

Yeah the new pieces are GREAT! Awesome time to get back into Valheim for sure!

[@doisan8218]

One awesome build! I may suggest putting some railings on the wooden stairs using darkwood also in the hammer atop of the stone.

[@smittysurvival]

Great ideas! Thanks!

[@taruden2529]

Phenomenal build! If only it were actually possible to make such an awesome complex in survival

[@irkalla100]

So awesome!! A true inspiration! Just love how your mind works while building these.

[@Noidrax]

This is a truely brilliant build! I have to ask, at 20:55 two pools that look like water come into view. How did you do that???

[@smittysurvival]

It’s actually hot tubs that are decorated to be fountains!

[@Noidrax]

@@smittysurvival That is crazy creative and original. Thank you so much for the info!!!

[@penglingwhisperer3382]

This gives me total Skyrim vibes. Phenomenal build.

[@marcoslourenco8496]

holy moly, insane build. so cozy and cool

[@JennaPendragon]

amazing build, I'm planning on playing Valheim again in a few days and excited to see the new materials, the black blocks look really cool to build with :)

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you! GREAT time to hop back into Valheim! Lots of fun new things to discover and the new build pieces are great!

[@badmickey]

The developers of Valheim should invite you into their team for building structures like that. You are insane, mate

[@joet7136]

Totally agree! I'd love for Valheim to introduce a few epic megabuilds like this to explore and loot.

[@smittysurvival]

Would do it in a Heartbeat!

[@Daniel-rd6st]

Well i think in Minecraft there is basically the same diskussion going. Of course you could put in highly developed builds into the world, but it can have the effect on players to be discouraged from building themselves. Basically if the first structure you find in the woods looks 10 times better than the one you could create right now, than why bother? My first ever base in the game was one of those barn or churchlike buildings, which i fixed up, later expanded and organically grew my base around it. If that thing would have already been perfect, i would have just moved my stuff in and be done. Though as centerpiece for a bossdungeon i could see a structure like this.

[@karelvacha4055]

hello from czech republic. I must just say AMAZING !!!!!

[@smittysurvival]

Czech Republic?! So cool! Glad you liked it!

[@ripdimebag42]

Astounding. Simply incredible work.

[@dormir1891]

Did some pretty crazy projects myself so not often I'm impressed by vids on youtube - but this one is majestic, your work truly amazed me sir! Well done 👍

[@Whayleejay]

Thought it was an elder scrolls 6 trailer. Aesthetically so pleasing, not gaudy or over decorated, just inspired block placement. Fantastic work bro.

[@eisenbrecher4001]

By the Beard, this is a piece of art!

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you! Appreciate the support!

[@Night_lightful]

i just start with my wooden house but now i need to lern more, this is awesome !

[@jayvicious3186]

Honestly I was hoping to see an Obliterator on the top where you placed the weapon. That would have been an awesome place for it, like an alter where lightning could shoot down to Obliterate any trash items you didn't want.

[@smittysurvival]

The most EPIC trash can ever! 🤣

[@yujin_sumeragi]

the first thing I thought of was placing a Krom stuck withing the rock there for some Arthurian vibes, but I actually like your idea more. Kudos, good sir! :)

[@yo-yosmuggler2414]

The black stone looks amazing

[@vayce2970]

Looks incredible, well done!

[@canorousdesign]

how dare you tell me to grab a snack and drink and then enthral me with a build as perplexingly astonishing as this.. that i forgot all about my hot beverage and snack. I aspire to one day be able to build as amazing as you 😊

[@smittysurvival]

Hahaha 🤣 ohhh nooo! Thank you canorous! That means a lot 🙏🏻

[@TheBasicBuilder]

Great buddy dude!! Insane details.

[@smittysurvival]

Thanks Basic!

[@bradbradshaw6082]

Haven't had time to play this new area yet being WoW and Rust have eaten a lot of my time but always have loved you videos! Upon seeing this build these new blocks are giving me halo vibes.. Might have to build some covenant structures :P

[@Gushtard]

Whoah, this is incredible!

[@smittysurvival]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@VonSchnitz]

This is absolutely amazing. Astonishing build!

[@101BlackRaven]

This honestly should be added to the game as a dwarven city.

[@smittysurvival]

I would love if Iron Gate incorporated stuff like this!

[@Sercer25]

They really should add in 'POI's, points of interests' Some kind of instanced areas to each map location. Recruit SmittySurvival to do the area designs! Super impressive stuff.

[@sleight5555]

"All that was left to do was clean it up a little bit, add some decorations.." Man spends another 20 hours on the build. Just insane, Smitty. Absolute work of art. Any game studios reading this: Add this guy to your team ASAP and pay him whatever he wants.