Lox is an incredible resource in Valheim, offering food, transportation, and combat assistance. This guide will walk you through how to tame, breed, and effectively utilize Lox to maximize their benefits.

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Taming a Lox: Methods & Best Practices

Lox can be tamed using four primary techniques:

1. The Pit Method

• Dig a deep hole and harpoon the Lox inside.
• Ensure it cannot escape before starting the taming process.

2. The Natural Walls Method

• Use the hoe to raise ground, creating a natural enclosure.
• Lure the Lox in, then close the entrance.
• Alternatively, use a natural ladder with a hoe and harpoon the Lox inside.

3. The Stone Walls Method

• Build a stone cage and lure the Lox in.
• Close the cage quickly and repair damage as needed.
• Warning: This method is challenging as Lox can break through walls.

4. The Open Plains Method

• Approach a wild Lox sneaking and throw Cloudberries nearby.
• Keep a 64-meter proximity to avoid interrupting the process.

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Feeding Requirements for Taming

To tame a Lox, feed it one of the following:

• Cloudberries (easiest to find in Plains).
• Barley.
• Flax.

Taming Duration

• Takes 30 minutes (600 ticks).
• Requires at least three feeding cycles.
• Sneak to check progress by pointing at the Lox.
• Tip: Set up a nearby farm to tame multiple Lox while doing other tasks.

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Breeding Lox

Once tamed, Lox can be bred under the right conditions.

Breeding Conditions

• Two Lox must be within 8 meters of each other.
• Must be well-fed.
• Must not be under a roof.
• No more than four Lox within 20 meters.

Breeding Process

• Pregnancy lasts 2 minutes.
• Birth has a random success rate.
• Baby Lox take 1 hour 40 minutes to mature.
• Defend against Deathsquitos and build walls for protection.

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Riding a Lox

How to Craft a Lox Saddle

1. Craft at a workbench.
2. Equip the saddle in the quick bar.
3. Point at the Lox and use the quick action button.

Lox Mounting Benefits

• Faster than enemies when sprinting.
• Lox attacks enemies while sprinting.
• Not affected by overweight debuff, making it perfect for carrying heavy items.
• Can swim short distances, but loses stamina.

Transporting Lox Across Water

• Use a Viking Longship.
• Build temporary ramps and floors to load Lox onto the ship.

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Harvesting Lox for Meat & Hide

Uses for Lox Hide

• Lox Rug – Aesthetic improvement for your base.
• Lox Cape – Stylish and practical armor.

Cooking with Lox Meat

• Cooked Lox Meat – Basic meal with moderate benefits.
• Lox Pie – Good alternative to Serpent Stew, easier to farm.
• Meat Platter – High-tier food with benefits equal to Serpent Stew.

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Final Thoughts

Taming a Lox provides numerous advantages, from faster travel to powerful combat assistance and high-value food. Whether you need a reliable mount or a strong ally, mastering Lox taming will enhance your Valheim experience.