Recommended Server Mods

These are the most popular and well-maintained mods for Valheim dedicated servers. All are available on Thunderstore and can be installed through the Mods panel in your sidebar.

📝 Note: Mods marked with Client Required must also be installed on each player's game using r2modman.

Quality of Life

ValheimPlus

The most popular Valheim mod. Adds extensive configuration for gameplay tweaks including shared map, craft from containers, advanced building mode, smelter speed, stamina adjustments, and much more.

• Client Required: Yes
• See: Install ValheimPlus

Craft From Containers (AzuCraftyBoxes)

Automatically pulls crafting materials from nearby chests. No more shuffling items between containers and your inventory.

• Client Required: Yes

PlantEverything

Allows planting any type of vegetation — berry bushes, mushrooms, trees that normally can't be replanted, and more.

• Client Required: Yes

Equipment and Quick Slots

Adds dedicated equipment slots and a quick bar for faster item access.

• Client Required: Yes

Server Administration

Server Devcommands

Enables dev commands (spawn, fly, god mode) on dedicated servers for admins. Essential for server management and events.

• Client Required: No
• See: Enable Dev Commands

Server Characters

Forces characters to be stored server-side instead of client-side, preventing character importing and cheating.

• Client Required: Yes

Performance

BetterNetworking

Optimizes network traffic between server and clients, reducing desync and lag. One of the most recommended server-side mods.

• Client Required: Yes (recommended)

Gameplay

Epic Loot

Adds an RPG-style loot system with magic items, enchantments, rarity tiers, and set bonuses. Transforms the loot experience.

• Client Required: Yes

Creature Level and Loot Control

Customizes creature star levels, spawn rates, loot tables, and difficulty scaling. Great for harder or more varied encounters.

• Client Required: No

Jewelcrafting

Adds gem crafting, socket items, and magical effects to equipment.

• Client Required: Yes

Building

Gizmo

Enables precise rotation and snapping controls for building pieces. Essential for detailed builds.

• Client Required: Yes

BuildShare

Allows players to save and share building blueprints. Great for community building projects.

• Client Required: Yes

Installation

All mods can be installed through the Mods panel in your sidebar, which connects to Thunderstore. For manual installation, see Install Mods.

⚠️ Warning: Always check mod compatibility before installing multiple mods. Some mods conflict with each other or with ValheimPlus. Check the mod's Thunderstore page for known conflicts.

Related Guides

See also: Install Mods | Install ValheimPlus | Server Performance

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