Valheim · Armor

Iron Scale Mail

“An iron scale mail, this will turn all but the strongest of blows.”

Iron Scale Mail is a chest armor piece in Valheim with 14 armor, rising by 2 per upgrade to 20 at level 4. It changes movement speed by -5%.

Slot

Chest

Armor

Per upgrade

Max level

At max level

Move speed

-5%

How to craft Iron Scale Mail

Material	Craft	Upgrade to 2	Upgrade to 3	Upgrade to 4	Total to max
Iron	20	5	5	5	35
Deer Hide	2	—	—	—	2

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Iron Scale Mail: FAQ

How do you craft Iron Scale Mail?

Iron Scale Mail needs 20 Iron, 2 Deer Hide. Each upgrade costs 5 Iron.

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