Devils Den Valheim Modpack

A curated modpack for the Devils Den dedicated Valheim server, designed to enhance gameplay while maintaining server compatibility and performance.

🎮 Overview

This modpack provides a comprehensive collection of mods to improve the Valheim experience on the Devils Den server. It includes quality-of-life improvements, gameplay enhancements, and server-specific features. All included mods are tracked in mods/MODLIST.md and dependencylist.txt, with modpack metadata in manifest.json.

✨ Features

• Quality of Life: UI improvements and convenience features
• Gameplay Enhancements: Balanced modifications to core gameplay
• Performance: Optimized for multiplayer server play
• Compatibility: Regular updates to match Valheim versions
• Easy Installation: Multiple installation methods supported

📋 Requirements

• Valheim: Latest stable version (see manifest.json)
• Operating System: Windows, Linux, or macOS
• Disk Space: ~500MB free space (varies by modpack size)
• BepInEx: v5.4.2100+ (included in installation)

🚀 Quick Start

For Players

1. Download the modpack from this repository
2. Follow the Installation Guide
3. Connect to the Devils Den server
4. Enjoy enhanced Valheim gameplay!

For Server Hosts

See the Installation Guide for server-specific setup instructions.

📦 Installation Methods

Method 1: Mod Manager (Recommended)

Use r2modman or Thunderstore Mod Manager:

1. Install r2modman
2. Select Valheim
3. Create a new profile
4. Import this modpack
5. Launch with mods

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Download BepInEx
2. Extract to Valheim directory
3. Clone this repository
4. Copy BepInEx contents to your game folder
5. Launch Valheim

Detailed instructions: Installation Guide

📚 Documentation

• Installation Guide - Detailed installation instructions
• FAQ - Frequently asked questions
• Mod List - Complete list of included mods (with descriptions and links)
• Dependency List - Raw dependency list for mod managers/scripts
• Changelog - Version history and updates

🗂️ Repository Structure

Devils-Den-Valheim/
├── BepInEx/
│   ├── config/          # Mod configuration files
│   └── plugins/         # Mod DLL files
├── mods/
│   ├── client/          # Client-only mods
│   ├── server/          # Server-required mods
│   └── MODLIST.md       # Detailed mod list (reference)
├── docs/
│   ├── INSTALLATION.md  # Installation instructions
│   └── FAQ.md           # Common questions
├── manifest.json        # Modpack metadata for Thunderstore/automation
├── dependencylist.txt   # Dependency list (for mod managers/automation)
├── CHANGELOG.md         # Version history
└── README.md            # This file

🎯 Mod Categories

See mods/MODLIST.md for the full, categorized list of included mods, versions, and download links. All mods included in the modpack are also listed in dependencylist.txt and tracked in manifest.json.

🔄 Updating

Automatic Updates (r2modman)

1. Open r2modman
2. Select your profile
3. Click "Update all"

Manual Updates

1. Pull latest changes: git pull
2. Replace mod files in Valheim directory
3. Review CHANGELOG.md for changes

🐛 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Mods not loading?

• Verify BepInEx installation
• Check BepInEx/LogOutput.log
• Ensure all dependencies installed

Can't connect to server?

• Verify mod versions match server
• Check firewall settings
• Ensure all required mods installed

Game crashes?

• Review error logs
• Remove recently added mods
• Verify game files via Steam

More help: See FAQ or open an issue

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Whether you're suggesting mods, reporting bugs, or improving documentation:

1. Fork this repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

📝 Version Information

• Modpack Version: See manifest.json
• Valheim Version: Check compatibility in CHANGELOG.md
• Last Updated: See commit history

⚠️ Disclaimer

• Backups: Always backup your saves before using mods
• Official Support: This modpack is community-maintained, not officially supported by Iron Gate
• Server Rules: Follow Devils Den server rules and guidelines
• Mod Authors: Respect individual mod licenses and authors

📜 License

This modpack configuration is licensed under the MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Individual mods retain their original licenses. Refer to each mod's page for specific licensing.

🔗 Useful Links

• Valheim: Store Page
• Thunderstore: Valheim Mods
• r2modman: Mod Manager
• BepInEx: Framework
• Report Issues: GitHub Issues

🙏 Credits

• Iron Gate Studios - For creating Valheim
• Mod Authors - For their amazing contributions to the community
• Devils Den Community - For testing and feedback
• BepInEx Team - For the modding framework

📞 Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Discord: (Add your Discord link if available)
• FAQ: docs/FAQ.md

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Happy Viking Adventures! ⚔️