Disable Building and Crafting Costs
Enable free building mode on your Valheim server so players can build without gathering resources.
Valheim's nobuildcost modifier removes all material requirements for building and crafting. This is perfect for creative building servers or testing base designs.
Enable No Build Cost
Via Panel
Go to Startup
In the sidebar, click Startup.
Add the set key
Find the startup parameters and add:
-setkey nobuildcostOr use the hammer preset which includes no build cost:
-preset hammerVia Console
As admin, open the console (F5) and type:
devcommands
setkey nobuildcost
save📝 Note: Dev commands require the Server Devcommands mod on dedicated servers. See Enable Dev Commands.
What No Build Cost Does
- Building pieces require no materials to place
- Crafting at workbenches requires no resources
- Repairing items is still free (it's always free)
- Smelting and cooking still require inputs
The Hammer Preset
The hammer preset is designed for creative building:
-preset hammerThis enables:
- No build cost — free building and crafting
- Casual death penalty — no skill loss on death
- Much more resources — abundant gathering
- No raids — no enemy base attacks
- Casual portals — all items through portals
Disable No Build Cost
Via Panel
Remove -setkey nobuildcost from your startup parameters (or change the preset), then restart.
Via Console
devcommands
removekey nobuildcost
saveRelated Guides
See also: World Modifiers | Server Startup Parameters | Enable Dev Commands
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