V0.213.4 | Valheim

: Players can now interact with the ballista using a specific monster trophy.

: This limits the ballista's targeting to only fire at the species associated with that specific trophy. Valheim v0.213.4

: Destructible mist torches are no longer treated as primary targets by aggressive enemies. : Players can now interact with the ballista

: A toggle to reduce intense lightning and flashing elemental effects was added for photosensitive players. : A toggle to reduce intense lightning and

Before patch v0.213.4, the ballista was a double-edged sword. While it provided potent base defense, it indiscriminately targeted everything in its line of sight—including the players who built it and their tamed animals.

Ultimately, update v0.213.4 proved that Iron Gate Studio was deeply invested in listening to player feedback, smoothing out rough edges, and making sure the game's survival mechanics scaled fairly with the player's progression. Valheim Patch Notes Feb 7: Update 0.213.4 - Valheim Guide