Knowledge and preparation. Deaths can be prevented by both.

Originally posted by Jumbogrunt:

I'm tired of being 2 shot by these poorly designed enemies. I can't get to my loot because the plains spawns a a million of eagle-eyed broke-as-♥♥♥♥ mosquitos that have literally no windup to their sting and literally chase you until you run out of stamina just to be one-shot. This enemy is plain retarded. It's not challenging, it's broken, and it's no ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ fun. I really don't feel like playing anymore because of them. End of rant. I'm tired.

The deathsquito literally has 10 hp and can be killed by hitting them ONCE with virtually ANY weapon.

The worst thing you can do is try to run away from them... of COURSE they are going to kill you because you have your back to them, and they fly faster than you can run... FACE them and hit them with whatever weapon you have on you, even a simple torch will work quite nicely (fire makes them explode).


If you are properly prepared, meaning fully fed (with the best foods you can get), and full rested buff and proper armor, they are easily dispatched and not a problem.... If you aren't prepared, or not geared up to be in the plains, then it's totally on YOU.

If its just a matter of getting you stuff back. take supplies to build a bonfire... Bonfires make deathsquitos explode and die when they get close to it.... Set fire, lure the squito to it, watch it die then grab your gear... simple as that.

Originally posted by Gunther Ultrabolt Novacrunch:

I'm at the point I think I'm just going to ignore these types of posts.

This is... a "Survival game"

Things kill you in survival games, cause... well the object is to survive.

I wish the moderators would sticky some of the more "new player friendly" tips/advice.

Then again, it may not matter because it also seems no one wants to actually read and/or research. Probably still see tons of posts like this regardless..... and sadly.

Originally posted by Trakehner:

Proper equipment, food, and tactics make deathsquito's a cakewalk.

Yep.


One guy complained that wolves were one shotting him... despite having "upgraded bronze".

if you are in the mountains you should be wearing iron or silver.

If you are in the plains you sould be wearing silver or padded.

I would love to know what food he is eating.

OP has only 60 hours in the game. Another guy trying to rush through the content and then complaining its too hard.

or you know, go play roblox if your not up to speed for valheim ...

Originally posted by TenebrisCrow:

60 hours is rushing?

Yeah. I think 60 hours is rushing.

It obviously is for him, as he is getting two shot by Mosquitos.

Question: What gear are you wearing?

They were already NERFED.

Also: Why are you running from them?

They only have 10 (ten) Health.

Stand your ground they have a VERY predictable flight pattern (that you apparently haven't recognized yet).

After their first attack, They'll orbit you a bit, then come straight in.

Originally posted by Jumbogrunt:

I'm tired of being 2 shot by these poorly designed enemies. I can't get to my loot because the plains spawns a a million of eagle-eyed broke-as-♥♥♥♥ mosquitos that have literally no windup to their sting and literally chase you until you run out of stamina just to be one-shot. This enemy is plain retarded. It's not challenging, it's broken, and it's no ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ fun. I really don't feel like playing anymore because of them. End of rant. I'm tired.

It's okay man I get this way with games too. Sometimes you just need to let out anger. Go to bed, have sleep and give it another go in the morning. Mosquitos are a pain and have a terrible hitbox. Make sure you eat plenty of good foods, the best you possibly can get or yeah they are a horrible thing.
Once you start getting the final tier gear from there, they get a lot easier though. :)

Originally posted by Gunther Ultrabolt Novacrunch:

Originally posted by Trakehner:

Proper equipment, food, and tactics make deathsquito's a cakewalk.

Yep.


One guy complained that wolves were one shotting him... despite having "upgraded bronze".

if you are in the mountains you should be wearing iron or silver.

If you are in the plains you sould be wearing silver or padded.

I would love to know what food he is eating.

OP has only 60 hours in the game. Another guy trying to rush through the content and then complaining its too hard.

60 hours is rushing? I got to final tier in less than 60 hours. I don't think that's rushing, I think that's a pretty average playthrough( and im really bad at games, seriously... lol). But yeah if you include the building side then yeah maybe it is rushing because I didn't do much building which is unlike me haha

Question: What gear are you wearing?

They were already NERFED.

Also: Why are you running from them?

They only have 10 (ten) Health.

Stand your ground they have a VERY predictable flight pattern (that you apparently haven't recognized yet).

After their first attack, They'll orbit you a bit, then come straight in.

Originally posted by Gunther Ultrabolt Novacrunch:

Also: Why are you running from them?

Stand your ground they have a VERY predictable flight pattern (that you haven't recognized yet).

They'll orbit you a bit, then come straight in.

From what I see no one has mentioned if timed right, you can 1 shot them as they get to you.

Also, you CAN outrun them. Full run and just as they get to you for the hit, zig zag a bit and they will miss. I do this quite a bit when just exploring the plains and not wanting to engage the pursuing nuisances, and it works if you absolutely need to retreat to survive.

you went into a zone you weren’t prepared for yet, thus you died to higher tiered monsters. Deathsquitos only require a finewood bow and some arrows to 1 shot so even as a naked you should be able to kill them before they kill you

Originally posted by Nascarman:

you went into a zone you weren’t prepared for yet, thus you died to higher tiered monsters. Deathsquitos only require a finewood bow and some arrows to 1 shot so even as a naked you should be able to kill them before they kill you

They can be handled, it just isn't enjoyable.

Originally posted by Jumbogrunt:

I'm tired of being 2 shot by these poorly designed enemies. I can't get to my loot because the plains spawns a a million of eagle-eyed broke-as-♥♥♥♥ mosquitos that have literally no windup to their sting and literally chase you until you run out of stamina just to be one-shot. This enemy is plain retarded. It's not challenging, it's broken, and it's no ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ fun. I really don't feel like playing anymore because of them. End of rant. I'm tired.

Food up. Use Eikthyr's power. Run like hell to your corpse, grab it, run back to safety. Helps if you avoid the Deathsquitos and walk around them.

If you can't do it alone, please contact https://www.reddit.com/r/ValheimRescues/

Don't quit. Kill them with arrows. Even if it is too late to run away, just try to kill them with the sword, axe or spear just before they touch you, is possible, even naked, but requires precision

Proper equipment, food, and tactics make deathsquito's a cakewalk.

Originally posted by Trakehner:

Proper equipment, food, and tactics make deathsquito's a cakewalk.

Yep.


One guy complained that wolves were one shotting him... despite having "upgraded bronze".

if you are in the mountains you should be wearing iron or silver.

If you are in the plains you sould be wearing silver or padded.

I would love to know what food he is eating.

OP has only 60 hours in the game. Another guy trying to rush through the content and then complaining its too hard.

Originally posted by Jumbogrunt:

I'm tired of being 2 shot by these poorly designed enemies. I can't get to my loot because the plains spawns a a million of eagle-eyed broke-as-♥♥♥♥ mosquitos that have literally no windup to their sting and literally chase you until you run out of stamina just to be one-shot. This enemy is plain retarded. It's not challenging, it's broken, and it's no ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ fun. I really don't feel like playing anymore because of them. End of rant. I'm tired.

It's okay man I get this way with games too. Sometimes you just need to let out anger. Go to bed, have sleep and give it another go in the morning. Mosquitos are a pain and have a terrible hitbox. Make sure you eat plenty of good foods, the best you possibly can get or yeah they are a horrible thing.
Once you start getting the final tier gear from there, they get a lot easier though. :)

Originally posted by Gunther Ultrabolt Novacrunch:

Originally posted by Trakehner:

Proper equipment, food, and tactics make deathsquito's a cakewalk.

Yep.


One guy complained that wolves were one shotting him... despite having "upgraded bronze".

if you are in the mountains you should be wearing iron or silver.

If you are in the plains you sould be wearing silver or padded.

I would love to know what food he is eating.

OP has only 60 hours in the game. Another guy trying to rush through the content and then complaining its too hard.

60 hours is rushing? I got to final tier in less than 60 hours. I don't think that's rushing, I think that's a pretty average playthrough( and im really bad at games, seriously... lol). But yeah if you include the building side then yeah maybe it is rushing because I didn't do much building which is unlike me haha

Root armor chest piece makes deathsquitos deal poke damage due to the pierce resistance.

Learn to play the game.
Deathquitos are a pain but very easy to defeat.
1. Don't run blind folded through the plains, always have an eye on the surrounding and an ear as they make noice
2. Have a shield, wait till they attack (they circle around you till they come straight to you and attack) and block their first attack and instantly one hit back. They are very weak and should be dead after your first hit. If not you are not ready for the plains.
With some practice you can skip the blocking and hit when they come straight at you too attack.
3. Always eat up to at least 100 HP before entering the plains.
4. If you can not survive at least one hit of a deathquito you are not ready for the plains.
5. Don't run away, in the first place don't aggro them but if they are on you, you need to fight or die... This is Valheim and not Barbies little farm 😁🤪

or you know, go play roblox if your not up to speed for valheim ...

Originally posted by TenebrisCrow:

60 hours is rushing?

Yeah. I think 60 hours is rushing.

It obviously is for him, as he is getting two shot by Mosquitos.

Respect the skeeto and the skeeto will respect you. Sounds like premature biome insertion, usually a personal problem that can be cured with an iron pilll aka armor.