
ValheimOptimizer
Performance optimizer for Valheim: adaptive GC sweeps, dynamic LOD & texture adjustments, zone prefetch, prefab pooling, gradual mob despawn, JIT warm‑up, multiplayer‑safe behavior.
Last updated | 2 weeks ago |
Total downloads | 1723 |
Total rating | 2 |
Categories | Tweaks Tools Client-side World Generation |
Dependency string | ChangosOF-ValheimOptimizer-2.1.0 |
Dependants | 10 other packages depend on this package |
This mod requires the following mods to function

denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim
BepInEx pack for Valheim. Preconfigured and includes unstripped Unity DLLs.
Preferred version: 5.4.2202
ValheimModding-Jotunn
Jötunn (/ˈjɔːtʊn/, 'giant'), the Valheim Library was created with the goal of making the lives of mod developers easier. It enables you to create mods for Valheim using an abstracted API so you can focus on the actual content creation.
Preferred version: 2.26.0README
Valheim Optimizer
Version: 2.1.0
Author: ChangosOF
A comprehensive performance optimizer for Valheim, featuring:
- Adaptive GC Sweeps
RunsGC.Collect()
&UnloadUnusedAssets()
when frame time is under yourMaxFrameTime
. - Dynamic LOD & Texture Quality
Automatically adjustsQualitySettings.lodBias
andmasterTextureLimit
based on frame time. - Zone Prefetching
Predictively loads world zones ahead of fast‑moving players to smooth travel. - Prefab Pooling & Impostors
Pools heavy prefabs (fires, trolls, benches, explosive arrows) and adds LODGroup impostors. - Gradual Mob Despawn
Server‑only, drip‑despawns up to 2 distant mobs per tick to reduce CPU & network load. - JIT Warm‑Up
Prepares hot methods on startup to avoid hitches. - Multiplayer Safe
All despawn logic runs only on the server to prevent client desyncs. - More stability making mobs despawn 2 mobs/tick for less stutter
Installation
- Download ValheimOptimizer-2.1.0.zip.
- Extract into your
Valheim/BepInEx/plugins/
folder. - Ensure you have installed:
- denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim-5.4.2202
- ValheimModding-Jotunn-2.26.0
- Launch Valheim.
Configuration
On first run a config file is generated at: