Hostile Creatures
The world of Valheim is inhabited by a number of dangerous animals and creatures. This section of IGN's walkthrough will teach you about every hostile creature in Valheim including location, stats, material drops, and more.
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- Abomination
- Asksvin
- Bat
- Blob
- Boar
- Bonemaw Serpent
- Charred Archer
- Charred Twitcher
- Charred Warlock
- Charred Warrior
- Cultist
- Deathsquito
- Drake
- Draugr
- Draugr Elite
- Fallen Valkyrie
- Fenring
- Fuling
- Fuling Berserker
- Fuling Shaman
- Ghost
- Gjall
- Greydwarf
- Greydwarf Brute
- Greydwarf Shaman
- Greyling
- Lava Blob
- Leech
- Morgen
- Lox
- Neck
- Oozer
- Rancid Remains
- Seeker
- Serpent
- Skeleton
- Stone Golem
- Tick
- Troll
- Ulv
- Volture
- Wolf
- Wraith
Abomination
A massive tree-like creature that may surprise the player by suddenly emerging from the ground.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Swamp | Abomination | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 800 | N/A | N/A |
Damage | 80 | N/A | N/A |
Drops |
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Asksvin
A large reptilian creature native to the Ashlands biome. It can be tamed, but it will initially be hostile (not unlike the lox or wolf).
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Ashlands | Asksvin | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 800 | 1600 | 2400 |
Damage | 200-300 (blunt, chop, slash) | 350-450 (blunt, chop, slash) | 500-600 (blunt, chop, slash) |
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Bat
Found inside Frost Caves. This enemy attacks in small groups.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Mountains | Bat | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 10 | N/A | N/A |
Damage | 20 | N/A | N/A |
Drops |
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Blob
A green slime-like creature capable of jumping and dealing poison damage to anyone in range.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Swamp | Blob | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 50 | 100 | 150 |
Damage | 70 (Poison) | 105 (Poison) | 140 (Poison) |
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Boar
An aggressive creature that will charge at the player when alerted. A great source of leather scraps and meat early on. They can be tamed.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Meadows | Boar | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 10 | 20 | 30 |
Damage | 10 | 15 | 20 |
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Bonemaw Serpent
Lives in the seas surrounding the Ashlands biome.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Ashlands | BonemawSerpent | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 1000 | N/A | N/A |
Damage | 45-140 (blunt, slash, fire, poison) | N/A | N/A |
Drops |
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Charred Archer
A common ranged skeleton warrior found in the Ashlands biome.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Ashlands | Charred_Archer | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 200 | 400 | 600 |
Damage | 80-90 | 120-140 | 160-180 |
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Charred Twitcher
A very common skeletal enemy in the Ashlands biome. It's weaker than the other Charred.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Ashlands | Charred_Twitcher | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 200 | 400 | 600 |
Damage | 75-110 (pierce, blunt) | 100-150 (pierce, blunt) | 140-190 (pierce, blunt) |
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Charred Warlock
This type of Charred uses a staff to deal Eitr damage.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Ashlands | Charred_Mage | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 600 | 1200 | 1800 |
Damage | 75-190 (pierce, blunt, fire) | 110-280 | 150-380 |
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Charred Warrior
This heavily armed skeletal warrior is one of the most dangerous variations of the Charred enemies.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Ashlands | Charred_Melee | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 600 | 1200 | 1800 |
Damage | 130-160 (slash, pierce) | 200-240 (slash, pierce) | 260-320 (slash, pierce) |
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Cultist
Found inside Frost Caves. They look like werewolves.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Mountains | Fenring_Cultist | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 200 | N/A | N/A |
Damage | 40-50 (fire) | N/A | N/A |
Drops |
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Deathsquito
A dangerous oversized mosquito found in the Plains that will chase the player once spotted. Capable of dealing large amounts of damage with quick strikes.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Plains | Deathsquito | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 10 | 20 | 30 |
Damage | 90 | 135 | 180 |
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Drake
A small but aggressive blue dragon found in the Mountain biome.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Mountains | Hatchling | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 100 | N/A | N/A |
Damage | 90 (Frost) | N/A | N/A |
Drops |
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Draugr
Draugr are large, undead creatures that frequently roam the Swamp biome. They can be found wielding either melee or ranged equipment, and generally found in small groups.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Meadows, Swamp, Sunken Crypts | Draugr, Draugr_Ranged | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 100 | 200 | 300 |
Damage | 48 | 72 | 96 |
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Draugr Elite
Larger, more powerful versions of Draugr. They are melee-only enemies, equipped with a sword, and deal massive damage with each swipe.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Swamp, Sunken Crypts | Draugr_Elite | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 200 | 400 | 600 |
Damage | 58 | 87 | 116 |
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Fallen Valkyrie
An airborne enemy with a harpy-like appearance, native to the Ashlands.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Ashlands | FallenValkyrie | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 1500 | N/A | N/A |
Damage | 160-300 | N/A | N/A |
Drops |
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Fenring
Fenrings are werewolf-like creatures that only appear at nighttime in the Mountains biome. They have a distinctive howl that separates them from regular wolves.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Mountain (Night) | Fenring | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 300 | 600 | 900 |
Damage | 85-95 | 128-143 | 170-190 |
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Fuling
These small goblin-like creatures may not seem dangerous, but they are armed with a number of different weapons and can overwhelm weary travelers quickly. They generally wield clubs, spears, swords, and torches.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Fuling Village, Plains | Goblin, GoblinArcher, GoblinClub, GoblinHelmet, GoblinLegband, GoblinLoin, GoblinShoulders, GoblinSpear, GoblinSword, GoblinTorch | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 200 | 400 | 600 |
Damage | 110 | 165 | 220 |
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Fuling Berserker
These large, club-wielding Fulings have significantly more health than their smaller counterparts and deal massive damage.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Fuling Village, Plains | GoblinBrute | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 800 | 1600 | 2400 |
Damage | 130 | 196 | 260 |
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Fuling Shaman
Typically found inside Fuling Villages, these magic-wielding enemies can buff nearby Fulings with protection spells, making them harder to hit. They also attack with fire magic, which can burn you and take your health away slowly over time.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Fuling Village (Plains) | GoblinShaman | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 150 | 300 | 450 |
Damage | 100 | 150 | 200 |
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Ghost
These spectral beings haunt the Burial Chambers in the Black Forest biome. They appear as a translucent purple cloud that follows the player until defeated.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Burial Chambers (Black Forest) | Ghost | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 60 | 120 | 180 |
Damage | 25 | 38 | 50 |
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Gjall
A massive, floating, tick-like creature. This is one of the more dangerous Mistlands creatures.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Mistlands | Gjall | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 1500 | 3000 | 4500 |
Damage | 150 (blunt, fire) | 225 (blunt, fire) | 300 (blunt, fire) |
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Greydwarf
The larger versions of a Greyling, these small creatures generally throw rocks from afar and may occasionally bite the player when engaging in melee combat. They are a great source of early game resources when killed.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Black Forest | Greydwarf | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 40 | 80 | 120 |
Damage | 14 | 21 | 28 |
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Greydwarf Brute
Greydwarf Brutes are much larger than Greydwarfs and are easily spotted at night due to their red glowing eyes. They also have a flower growing out of the top of their head. These enemies favor melee combat and are very aggressive.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Black Forest | Greydwarf_Elite | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 150 | 300 | 450 |
Damage | 30 | 45 | 60 |
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Greydwarf Shaman
Sporting horns upon its head, the Greydwarf Shaman is easily identified amongs a mob of Greydwarfs. It has the ability to heal nearby enemies, so it's important to dispatch of them quickly. Greydwarf Shaman also have a poison spray attack that can deal damage over time.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Black Forest | Greydwarf_Shaman | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 60 | 120 | 180 |
Damage | 25 | 38 | 50 |
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Greyling
Greylings are likely the first enemy you'll encounter in Valheim. They are small and easy to defeat. They are the smallest member of the Greydwarf family of creatures.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Meadows | Greyling | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
Damage | 5 | 8 | 10 |
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Lava Blob
Perhaps not surprisingly, this living ball of lava is commonly found near lava lakes in the Ashlands. Don't let it touch you.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Ashlands | BlobLava | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 300 | N/A | N/A |
Damage | 70-140 (blunt), 30 (fire) | N/A | N/A |
Drops |
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Leech
Leeches can be found swimming in the murky water of the Swamp biome. They deal poison damage with a bite attack and will swim towards the player when alerted.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Swamp | Leech | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 60 | 120 | 180 |
Damage | 60 | 90 | 120 |
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Lox
Lox can be found grazing in herds throughout the Plains biome. They are large, furry creatures that are incredibly powerful when engaged. They also have poor awareness, allowing you to sneak around them rather easily. They can be tamed.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Plains | Lox | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 1000 | 2000 | 3000 |
Damage | 120-130 | 180-195 | 240-260 |
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Morgen
A large, spider-like skeletal creature living in the Ashlands. This is one of the most dangerous common enemies.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Ashlands | Morgen | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 1600 | N/A | N/A |
Damage |
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Drops |
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Neck
Generally found gathering in small groups in the rivers, these reptile-like creatures are easy to defeat and make for a great source of food.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Black Forest, Meadows | Neck | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Damage | 6 | 9 | 12 |
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Oozer
An oozing, slimy creature that splits into two Blobs upon defeat.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Swamp | BlobElite | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 150 | N/A | N/A |
Damage | 115 (Poison) | N/A | N/A |
Drops |
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Rancid Remains
Found only in the Burial Chambers, these rare skeletons are larger than their regular bony counterparts and feature poison attacks. They are easy to identify due to their size and green glow.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Burial Chambers (Black Forest) | Skeleton_Poison | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 100 | 200 | 300 |
Damage | 20 | 30 | 40 |
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Seeker
Seekers are ant-like creatures found in the Mistlands. They can fly, deal high damage and often appear in groups. They're also one of the enemies found within Infested Mines, accompanied by Seeker Soldiers and Seeker Brood.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Mistlands | Seeker | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 200 | 400 | 600 |
Damage | 80-120 | 120-180 | 160-240 |
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Serpent
Serpents swim throughout the Ocean and can be found while sailing. They are large, snake-like creatures that will attack players and boats when alerted.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Ocean | Serpent | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 400 | 800 | 1200 |
Damage | 40-70 | 60-105 | 80-140 |
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Skeleton
Found throughout the Black Forest near broken stone structures or within the Burial Chambers, Skeletons generally wield a sword and attack the player up-close, or shoot arrows from afar with a bow.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Black Forest, Burial Chambers | Skeleton | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 40 | 80 | 120 |
Damage | 20-25 | 30-38 | 40-50 |
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Stone Golem
What initially appears as a pile of stone, this large creature will rise up and begin attacking once players approach. They are extremely durable thanks to their rocky body and are protected against most weapons.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Mountain | StoneGolem | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 800 | 1600 | 2400 |
Damage | 110 | 165 | 220 |
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Tick
Large for a tick, small for a Mistlands creature. The Ticks latch onto their target and slowly drain their HP. They're quite dangerous in groups.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Mistlands | Tick | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 50 | 100 | 150 |
Damage | 100 per second | 150 per second | 200 per second |
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Troll
Trolls are large blue creatures that inhabit the Black Forest area. They can be found roaming the forest and live in Troll Caves. They are slow moving, but have powerful attacks and will throw large boulders at players from afar.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Black Forest, Troll Cave | Troll | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 600 | 1200 | 1800 |
Damage | 50-70 | 75-105 | 100-140 |
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Ulv
Large wolves found inside Frost Caves.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Mountains | Ulv | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 50 | 100 | N/A |
Damage | 70 | 110 | N/A |
Drops |
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Volture
Keep an eye on the Ashlands sky for these hawk-like enemies. Voltures usually appear in flocks of three.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Ashlands | Volture | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 200 | N/A | N/A |
Damage | 100-110 | N/A | N/A |
Drops |
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Wolf
Wolves are native to the Mountains biome and generally travel in small packs. They are extremely fast and will attack players with a vicious bite. They can be tamed.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Mountains | Wolf | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 80 | 160 | 240 |
Damage | 70 | 105 | 140 |
Drops |
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Wraith
Wraiths can be found lurking about the Swamps at night, generally found in abandoned houses. They will follow players around slowly once alerted and will disappear at dawn.
Location | Spawn Code | ||
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Swamp (Night) | Wraith | ||
Level | 0-Star | 1-Star | 2-Star |
HP | 100 | 200 | 300 |
Damage | 60 | 90 | 120 |
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