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Valheim Plus Configuration Guide

Complete guide to configuring Valheim Plus on your dedicated server. Covers all config sections, popular presets, and recommended settings.

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Valheim Plus Configuration

Valheim Plus (V+) is the most popular Valheim mod, adding extensive quality-of-life improvements and server customization. This guide covers how to configure it on your HostedGG server.

What is Valheim Plus?

Valheim Plus lets you customize nearly every aspect of Valheim:

  • Building: Free placement, no restrictions, precision tools
  • Gameplay: Adjust XP rates, stamina, carry weight, food duration
  • Map: Shared map pins, shared exploration
  • Server: Enforce settings, control what players can do
  • Quality of Life: Auto-deposit, craft from containers, additional inventory

Installing Valheim Plus

Valheim Plus has to be installed on both the server and every player who connects. Here is the setup on an existing server:

  1. Install BepInEx first (see our Mods Guide)
  2. Download Valheim Plus from Thunderstore
  3. Upload to BepInEx/plugins/ via File Manager
  4. Restart the server
  5. The config file will be created at BepInEx/config/valheim_plus.cfg
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Important: Every player connecting to the server must also install the exact same version of Valheim Plus on their client. Use r2modman for easy client-side management.

Configuration File Location

sh
BepInEx/config/valheim_plus.cfg

Open this file through the HostedGG File Manager. The config uses a standard INI format with sections in [brackets].

Config Structure

Each section follows this pattern:

ini
[SectionName]
; Whether this section's changes are active
enabled = true

; Individual settings
settingName = value
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Tip: You must set enabled = true for each section you want to activate. Disabled sections have no effect on the game.

Core Configuration Sections

[Server]

Controls server-wide enforcement settings.

ini
[Server]
enabled = true

; Force all players to use the same V+ configuration
enforceMod = true

; Maximum number of players (override default 10)
maxPlayers = 10

; Disable building in certain situations
disableServerPassword = false
SettingDescriptionDefault
enforceModForce all clients to match server configtrue
maxPlayersOverride max player count10
dataRateNetwork data rate (higher = smoother)60

[Player]

Customize player stats and progression.

ini
[Player]
enabled = true

; Base carry weight (default is 300)
baseMaximumWeight = 450

; Stamina multiplier (1.0 = no change, 0.5 = half stamina usage)
baseStamina = 100
staminaUsageMultiplier = 0.7

; Auto-repair equipped items at workbench
autoRepair = true
SettingRecommended ValueEffect
baseMaximumWeight450-600Less inventory management
staminaUsageMultiplier0.5-0.8More combat stamina
autoRepairtrueConvenience boost

[Food]

Adjust food duration and effects.

ini
[Food]
enabled = true

; Food lasts longer (percentage increase)
foodDurationMultiplier = 50
SettingValueEffect
foodDurationMultiplier0Default duration
foodDurationMultiplier5050% longer food
foodDurationMultiplier100Double food duration

[Fermenter]

Speed up mead production.

ini
[Fermenter]
enabled = true

; Speed up fermenting (default is 2400 seconds = 40 minutes)
fermenterDuration = 1200

[Kiln] and [Furnace]

Adjust smelting and charcoal production.

ini
[Kiln]
enabled = true
maximumWood = 50
productionSpeed = 10
autoFuel = true

[Furnace]
enabled = true
maximumOre = 20
maximumCoal = 40
productionSpeed = 15
autoFuel = true
SettingDescription
autoFuelAutomatically pulls fuel from nearby chests
productionSpeedSeconds per item (lower = faster)
maximumOre/Coal/WoodMax capacity of the station

Building Configuration

[Building]

The most popular V+ feature — enhanced building tools.

ini
[Building]
enabled = true

; Remove placement distance restrictions
noInvalidPlacementRestriction = true

; Advanced building mode (requires hotkey press)
advancedBuildingMode = true

; Advanced editing mode for placed objects
advancedEditingMode = true

[AdvancedBuildingMode]

Controls the precision building interface.

ini
[AdvancedBuildingMode]
enabled = true

; How the object moves when using the mode
enterAdvancedBuildingMode = F1
exitAdvancedBuildingMode = F3

Controls in Advanced Building Mode:

  • Arrow keys: Move piece precisely
  • Page Up/Down: Raise/lower
  • Num keys: Rotate on any axis
  • Home/End: Fine-tune placement

[StructuralIntegrity]

Modify building stability and material integrity.

ini
[StructuralIntegrity]
enabled = true

; Wood structural stability multiplier (higher = more stable)
wood = 1.5

; Stone structural stability
stone = 1.5

; Iron structural stability
iron = 1.5

; Disable weather damage to buildings
disableWaterDamageToPlayerBoats = true

Map & Exploration

[Map]

Configure map sharing between players.

ini
[Map]
enabled = true

; Share all exploration between all players
shareMapProgression = true

; Share map pins
preventPlayerFromTurningOffPublicPosition = false

; Explore radius multiplier
exploreRadius = 200
SettingDescription
shareMapProgressionEveryone sees each other's explored areas
exploreRadiusHow far each player reveals the map

[CraftFromChest]

Craft using materials from nearby chests.

ini
[CraftFromChest]
enabled = true

; Range in meters to look for chests
range = 20

; Also check personal inventory
checkFromWorkbench = true

Popular Configuration Presets

🟢 Casual Friends Server

Perfect for a relaxed experience with QoL improvements:

ini
[Player]
enabled = true
baseMaximumWeight = 500
autoRepair = true

[Food]
enabled = true
foodDurationMultiplier = 50

[Map]
enabled = true
shareMapProgression = true

[CraftFromChest]
enabled = true
range = 20

[Building]
enabled = true
advancedBuildingMode = true
noInvalidPlacementRestriction = true

[Kiln]
enabled = true
autoFuel = true

[Furnace]
enabled = true
autoFuel = true

🟡 Balanced Enhancement

Keeps the challenge intact while removing tedium:

ini
[Player]
enabled = true
baseMaximumWeight = 400
staminaUsageMultiplier = 0.8

[Map]
enabled = true
shareMapProgression = true

[CraftFromChest]
enabled = true
range = 15

[Building]
enabled = true
advancedBuildingMode = true

🔴 Building-Focused Creative

For servers focused on epic construction projects:

ini
[Player]
enabled = true
baseMaximumWeight = 9999

[Building]
enabled = true
advancedBuildingMode = true
advancedEditingMode = true
noInvalidPlacementRestriction = true

[StructuralIntegrity]
enabled = true
wood = 5.0
stone = 5.0
iron = 5.0
disableWaterDamageToPlayerBoats = true

[CraftFromChest]
enabled = true
range = 50

Applying Configuration Changes

After editing valheim_plus.cfg:

  1. Save the file in the File Manager
  2. Restart the server
  3. Tell your players to restart their game (if enforceMod is enabled, their client will sync automatically)
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Note: Some changes (like building mode) take effect immediately on reconnect. Others (like structural integrity) may require a world reload.

Troubleshooting Valheim Plus

V+ Not Working / Settings Not Applying

  1. Check that enabled = true is set for each section
  2. Verify the config file path: BepInEx/config/valheim_plus.cfg
  3. Check BepInEx logs: BepInEx/LogOutput.log
  4. Ensure server and all clients have the same V+ version

"Mod Mismatch" Error

All players must have identically matching Valheim Plus versions and configs. Use enforceMod = true to automatically sync settings.

Crossplay Warning

Valheim Plus is not compatible with Xbox/Game Pass crossplay. It only works with Steam clients. See our Crossplay Guide for details.

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