☠️DeatHeim☠️
Valheim, but harder. Richer. Deadlier.
⚠️ Alpha Version — Work in Progress
DeatHeim is currently in early alpha and is neither fully configured nor feature-complete.
The modpack is under active development — mods may be added, removed, or reconfigured at any time without notice.
A stable, polished release is on the way. If you want to jump in now anyway: welcome to hell aka DeatHeim.
📖 What is DeatHeim?
DeatHeim is a hardcore modpack for Valheim that expands and reworks the game.
Vanilla Valheim is an amazing game!
But DeatHeim asks: wanna suffer like in Dark Souls?
This modpack goes deep:
- 🧌 New Creatures & Bosses — The world is more dangerous, more hostile, and filled with threats that don't exist in the base game
- ⚔️ Massively Expanded Arsenal — Dozens of new weapons, armor sets, and equipment through the full Therzie suite (Warfare, Armory, Wizardry, WarfareFireAndIce)
- 💎 Deep Crafting System — Gems, sockets, and epic effects via Jewelcrafting
- 🧙 Magic & Runes — New playstyles through Rune Magic and Wizardry
- 🧬 Character Progression — A full RPG layer with levels, stats, and abilities via the EpicMMO System
- 🌍 A Living World — More locations, procedural roads, seasons, Viking NPCs, and much more
- 🛡️ Server Infrastructure — Anti-cheat, guild system, groups, ServerCharacters, and more for a fair and stable multiplayer experience
DeatHeim is not a quality-of-life pack — it is a total expansion. Expect significantly more complexity, more danger, and a Valheim experience that feels meaningfully different from the base game.
🗺️ Which version do you need?
DeatHeim comes in four versions — each built for a different role. Understanding the difference is important, because the modpack is designed around a core philosophy: fair play on a dedicated server, enforced at the server level, fully configured and ready to go.
That means no cheating, no unauthorized mods, no carrying over leveled characters or items from other worlds. The server controls what's allowed — and the version split exists to make that system as easy as possible to set up and use.
🖥️ DeatHeimServer — For server admins
This is the heart of the whole setup. The server version contains the anti-cheat system, character storage, and all server-side mod logic — pre-configured and ready to go. Installing it is intentionally simple: copy three folders onto your server, and you're done. No fiddling with configs, no manual setup. Everything is already tuned.
Once it's running, the server automatically enforces which mods players can and cannot use. Players trying to connect with unauthorized mods will be blocked. Characters are stored server-side, so nobody can show up with items or progress from another world.
You need this version if you run or rent a dedicated Valheim server and want to set up DeatHeim for your friends.
✅ DeatHeim — For players on a dedicated server (recommended)
This is the standard client version — the one most players should use. It contains every mod that the server permits, fully pre-configured to connect to a DeatHeim server. The full UI, all visual enhancements, the complete experience.
All mods included here are either whitelisted (required) or greylisted (optional but allowed) by the server's anti-cheat. You won't get blocked. You won't be missing anything. This is the intended way to play DeatHeim.
You need this version if you're joining a DeatHeim dedicated server and want the full experience.
🪓 DeatHeimCore — For players who prefer a minimal setup
Some players prefer to keep things as close to vanilla as possible and only install what's strictly necessary to connect. DeatHeimCore is for them. It contains only the mods the server actually requires — nothing optional, no UI overhauls, no extras. Lightweight, fast, and gets you into the game.
The gameplay experience will be more bare-bones, but you'll still be able to connect and play on any DeatHeim server without issues.
You need this version if you're joining a DeatHeim dedicated server but want the least amount of mods possible.
🗡️ DeatHeimSolo — For playing without a dedicated server
Want to experience DeatHeim without setting up a server? This version is for you. DeatHeimSolo includes the full content experience — all the creatures, weapons, systems, and world expansions — but without the server infrastructure (no anti-cheat, no ServerCharacters, no server-side enforcement).
You can play completely solo, or invite friends directly via Valheim's built-in peer-to-peer connection — no dedicated server required. Just launch, create a world, and share your invite code.
You need this version if you want to play DeatHeim solo, or with friends via direct connection without a dedicated server.
Still not sure? If someone sent you a server IP to join, download DeatHeim. If you want to start your own game with friends right now, download DeatHeimSolo.
⚙️ Installation
🖥️ DeatHeimServer — Dedicated Server Setup
The server version is designed to be as simple as possible to deploy. Three folders, one copy-paste, done.
- Download DeatHeimServer via r2modman or the Thunderstore Mod Manager.
- Launch Valheim once with the profile active to let it generate all files.
- Open the profile folder:
Settings → All → Browse Profile Folder
- Navigate to
BepInEx.
(Optional: open config and adjust server settings to your liking before deploying.)
- Copy the
config, patcher and plugins folders into your server's BepInEx folder.
- Check
save → worlds_local — if any world files are present, delete them.
⚠️ This removes any existing world on that path. Back up anything important first.
- Restart your server.
That's it. The server now enforces which mods are allowed, handles all character storage, and syncs most settings automatically to every connecting client. You don't need to configure anything on the player side — the server takes care of it.
✅ DeatHeim — Standard Client (Recommended)
The full experience for players joining a DeatHeim dedicated server. Every permitted mod is included and pre-configured.
- Download DeatHeim via r2modman or Thunderstore.
- Launch Valheim once with the modpack active to generate all config files.
- Open the profile folder:
Settings → All → Browse Profile Folder
- Navigate to
BepInEx → config.
- Open the FastLink config file (
Azumatt.FastLink_servers.yml) and enter your server details:
server name, password, IP address, and port.
- Launch Valheim and connect — done.
Note: Every mod in this version is whitelisted or greylisted by the server's anti-cheat. Don't add mods outside this list — they will trigger the anti-cheat and prevent you from connecting.
🪓 DeatHeimCore — Minimal Client
Just the essentials. For players who want to keep things lightweight and only install what the server strictly requires to connect.
- Download DeatHeimCore via r2modman or Thunderstore.
- Launch Valheim once with the modpack active.
- Connect to your DeatHeim server as usual.
Note: This version only includes mods the server enforces. All optional mods — UI overhauls, visual enhancements, quality-of-life additions — are not included. If you want the full experience, use DeatHeim instead.
🗡️ DeatHeimSolo — No Dedicated Server Required
The full DeatHeim content experience without any server infrastructure. Play solo or invite friends directly via Valheim's built-in peer-to-peer connection.
- Download DeatHeimSolo via r2modman or Thunderstore.
- Launch Valheim with the modpack active.
- Create a new world — no further setup required.
- (Optional) To play with friends: invite via Steam or via invite code — no dedicated server needed.
Note: This version does not include server infrastructure mods (anti-cheat, ServerCharacters, etc.). Characters and worlds are stored locally, as in vanilla Valheim. Saves from this version are not compatible with a dedicated DeatHeim server running ServerCharacters.
👥 Sharing the Modpack with Friends
The easiest way to make sure everyone has the exact same setup — mods, configs, and all:
- Open r2modman and click
Settings
- Click
Profile
- Click
Export Profile as Code
- Share the code with your friends
- They import it via
Import Profile — done ⚔️
This exports the entire profile including config files, so everyone starts with identical settings. No manual syncing required.
🔩 DeatHeim — Key Features
The backbone of DeatHeim is a set of carefully chosen systems that work together to create a stable, fair, and immersive experience — both in singleplayer and on a server. Click any category below to learn more.
🛡️ Anti-Cheat & Fair Play
DeatHeim uses the AzuAntiCheat system by Azumatt to ensure a fair and consistent multiplayer experience for everyone on the server.
- ✅ No manual setup required — pre-installed and configured out of the box
- ✅ Whitelisted mods (required): Enforced by the server. All players must have these installed to connect.
- ✅ Greylisted mods (optional): Can be freely added, configured, or removed by individual players without issue.
- ❌ Any mod not on the whitelist or greylist will be detected and the connection will be blocked.
This means no one can sneak in mods that give unfair advantages — no infinite resources, no god mode, no hidden item duplication. What you see is what everyone plays with.
Not sure which mods are allowed? Everything permitted is already included in the Full Client. If you stick to that, you're good.
🔊 Voice Communication
DeatHeim ships with BreakoutVOIP — a full in-game voice chat system built directly into Valheim, no external software required.
- 🎙️ Push-to-Talk support — you control when you transmit
- 🔊 Spatial audio — voices get quieter the further away a player is, adding real immersion
- 👥 Works for the whole group — everyone on the server can communicate in-game without needing Discord open
- ⚡ Zero setup — install the modpack, launch the game, talk
Of course you can still use Discord on top of it — but for quick in-game callouts, coordinating raids, or just chatting while sailing, BreakoutVOIP has you covered without alt-tabbing.
👤 Player Characters & Progression
DeatHeim uses ServerCharacters by Smoothbrain to tie your character to the server rather than your local machine.
- Your character is stored server-side — no transferring saves, no cheating by swapping characters
- Everyone starts fresh on the DeatHeim server, on equal footing
- Character data is safe even if you reinstall the game or switch computers
On top of that, the EpicMMO System adds a full RPG progression layer:
- Gain experience from killing enemies, mining, chopping, and crafting
- Level up and invest points into stats like Strength, Agility, Intellect, and more
- Higher-level characters hit harder, carry more, and unlock new capabilities
- Works seamlessly alongside Valheim's existing skill system
⚔️ Combat & Creature Expansion
The base game's enemy variety gets a massive overhaul through the complete Therzie suite:
- 🧌 Monstrum — New creatures across all biomes, from the meadows to the deep north, each with unique behaviors and loot
- 🌨️ Monstrum: Deep North — Dedicated creature expansion for the Deep North biome
- ⚔️ Warfare — Dozens of new weapons and shields fitting seamlessly into Valheim's progression
- 🔥 Warfare: Fire & Ice — Elemental weapon extensions with fire and frost variants
- 🏹 Armory — New armor sets and protective gear across all tiers
- 🧙 Wizardry — A dedicated magic system with staves, spells, and a new playstyle
On top of that, CreatureLevelAndLootControl (CLLC) scales every enemy dynamically — the longer a world runs, the more dangerous it becomes. Elite stars, infused creatures, and custom loot tables keep combat challenging at every stage of progression.
💎 Jewelcrafting & Item Enhancement
Jewelcrafting by Smoothbrain adds a deep socketing and gem system to the game:
- Find and craft gems of various types and qualities
- Socket gems into weapons and armor at a dedicated crafting station
- Each gem type provides unique bonuses — from raw damage increases to elemental resistances, stamina boosts, and special effects
- Higher quality gems provide stronger bonuses but are harder to obtain
- Gems can be removed and swapped, allowing you to adapt your build to different situations
This system adds a meaningful layer of character customization on top of Valheim's existing gear progression without replacing it.
🌍 World & Exploration
DeatHeim makes the world feel bigger, more alive, and more rewarding to explore:
- 🗺️ More World Locations (AIO) — Hundreds of additional hand-crafted locations spread across all biomes, from hidden camps to forgotten ruins
- 🛤️ Procedural Roads — The world generates natural road networks between locations, making the world feel settled and lived-in
- 🌦️ Seasonality — The world changes with the seasons. Winters are cold and resource-scarce, summers are lush. Dress accordingly.
- ⚔️ Forsaken Power Overhaul — Boss powers are reworked and significantly stronger, making defeating each forsaken feel more impactful
- 🧭 Biome Lock — Certain items and crafting recipes are locked behind biome progression, ensuring the world is explored in a meaningful order
🚢 Ships & Naval Combat
DeatHeim extends Valheim's seafaring with a full suite of ship mods:
- ⛵ ValheimRAFT — Build fully custom ships piece by piece, with working sails, storage, and crew stations
- ⚓ LongshipUpgrades — Upgrade your vanilla Longship piece by piece with lantern, changeable sails, tent, shields, extended storage and more.
- 🚣 AllHandsOnboard — Turns slow sailing into a crew rowing minigame. Up to 6 players can take oar seats and row in sync for speed bonuses — perfect with voice chat
🏰 Building & Base Management
Building in DeatHeim is smoother and more capable than vanilla:
- 🔨 Build Camera — A free-moving camera mode while in the build hammer, allowing precise placement without fighting the default camera
- 📦 Dynamic Storage Piles — Storage containers visually fill up as you add items, giving your base a lived-in look
- 🪓 AzuCraftyBoxes — Craft directly from nearby containers without manually moving items to your inventory
- 📥 AzuAutoStore — Items are automatically sorted into nearby containers when you interact with them
- 🌱 Plant Everything — Plant and cultivate a much wider range of resources including berries, mushrooms, and saplings
👥 Multiplayer & Social
Playing with others in DeatHeim is built around a set of dedicated multiplayer systems:
- 🏰 Guilds — Form a guild with your friends, share a guild hall, and track your group's progress together
- 👥 Groups — A lightweight party system for grouping up without a full guild, with shared map markers and proximity features
- 🧙 Rune Magic — Some runes and abilities are designed around cooperative play, rewarding groups who coordinate
- 💬 BreakoutVOIP — In-game spatial voice chat (see Voice Communication above)
- 🔒 Locked up tombstone — Your tombstone on death is locked to you, except you died to another player.
- 🌀 Graceful Teleportation — Teleporting with a group no longer yanks everyone through at different times
⌨️ Keybindings
All keybindings listed below are read directly from the mod configs and reflect the default configuration. Everything can be changed at any time in-game via the Config Manager (F1).
🔧 General / UI
| Key |
Action |
Mod |
F1 |
Open Config Manager |
BepInEx Configuration Manager |
F7 |
Toggle HUD edit mode |
BetterUI |
🎒 Inventory & Quick Slots (AzuExtendedPlayerInventory)
| Key |
Action |
Alt + Z |
Quick Slot 1 |
Alt + X |
Quick Slot 2 |
Alt + C |
Quick Slot 3 |
Alt + V |
Quick Slot 4 |
Alt + B |
Quick Slot 5 |
Alt + N |
Quick Slot 6 |
Alt + 1 |
Quick Slot 7 |
Alt + 2 |
Quick Slot 8 |
Ctrl + Left Click |
Reposition panel (drag) |
📦 AzuAutoStore
| Key |
Action |
. (Period) |
Store entire inventory into nearby chests |
Shift + . |
Pause auto-storing |
Right Click |
Store single item into nearest chest |
Z |
Mark item / slot as favorite (exclude from storing) |
🗑️ Recycle N Reclaim
| Key |
Action |
Delete |
Discard / recycle item |
Right Click |
Mark item for disposal |
X |
Modifier: mark item for deletion (multi-select) |
Ctrl + Z |
Undo last reclaim |
🛠️ Crafting (AzuAntiArthriticCrafting)
| Key |
Action |
Ctrl |
Decrease crafting amount / minus button |
Ctrl |
Select maximum craft amount |
Shift |
Hold for incremental modifier |
Shift + Page Up |
Toggle Recipe UI |
F |
Mark recipe as favorite |
🏗️ Build Camera (BuildCameraCHE)
| Key |
Action |
B |
Toggle Build Camera |
👁️ First Person Mode
| Key |
Action |
Shift + H |
Toggle first-person mode |
Shift + Page Up |
Increase FOV |
Shift + Page Down |
Decrease FOV |
🏮 Hip Lantern
| Key |
Action |
H |
Toggle lantern on/off |
Alt + H |
Toggle lantern warmth |
📖 VNEI (Not Enough Items)
| Key |
Action |
Alt + H |
Open / close VNEI UI |
R |
Show recipe for selected item |
→ |
Navigate forward |
← |
Navigate back |
🎡 Valheim Radial Menu
| Key |
Action |
G (hold) |
Open hotbar radial (item wheel) |
Alt + G (hold) |
Open emote radial |
Escape |
Close radial |
⚡ Forsaken Power Overhaul
| Key |
Action |
G |
Cycle through Forsaken Powers |
Note: G is shared between the Radial Menu and the Power Overhaul. Holding G opens the item wheel; a short tap triggers the power cycle.
🗺️ Target Portal
| Key |
Action |
P |
Toggle portal map icons |
Shift (hold) |
Modifier for portal toggle |
👥 Groups
| Key |
Action |
Alt (hold) |
Group ping modifier |
🧰 AzuCraftyBoxes
| Key |
Action |
Alt + O |
Toggle: prevent CraftyBoxes from pulling materials |
🕐 AzuClock
| Key |
Action |
Home |
Toggle clock display |
📡 Contact & Support
For questions, bug reports, or feedback:
Discord endertv
Bug reports and suggestions are always welcome — the modpack is in active development and every bit of feedback helps.
📜 Changelog
v0.0.4 (Alpha)
- Mods Added:
- OCDheim
- NoTreeDust
- NoWeaponDust
- NoHoeDust
- NoCultivatorDust
- NoCreatureDust
- ThisGoesHere
- Mods Removed:
- ValheimRaftBedFix
- ValheimVehiclesStabilizer
- Mods Updated:
- Zen_ModLib to: 1.11.12
- FiresGhettoNetworking to: 1.3.7
- More_World_Locations_AIO to: 5.0.1
- EpicJewels to: 1.0.3
- Jotunn to: 2.29.1
- Other Changes:
- Added a "Controlls"-section in the readme.
- added auto deleting old mods and configs, that got removed from the modpack.
v0.0.3 (Alpha)
- Mods Added:
- TargetPortalProtectionReworked
- Valheim_Enchantment_System
- CookingAdditions
- StartupAccelerator
- EpicJewels
- DarwinAwards
- SwimmingReworked
- Mods Removed:
- TombstoneLock
- KillMeForMyPower
- Mods Updated:
- HipLantern to: 1.1.4
- Zen_ModLib to: 1.11.9
- ZenWorldSettings to: 1.10.6
- FiresGhettoNetworking to: 1.3.3
- More_World_Locations_AIO to: 4.9.0
- Server_devcommands to: 1.108.0
- Other Changes:
- preconfigured all mods (more / better balancing is being tested at the moment)
v0.0.2 (Alpha)
- Mods Added:
- VentureValheim*Venture_Logout_Tweaks
- Azumatt*AzuCraftyBoxes
- Azumatt*AzuAutoStore
- Mods Removed:
- DeathTweaks
- SmartStorage
- CraftFromContainers
- Mods Updated:
- Zen_ModLib to: 1.10.12
- ZenWorldSettings to: 1.10.5
- FiresGhettoNetworking to: 1.3.2
- Updated HipLantern to: 1.1.3
- Updated STU_Ward to: 1.2.0
- Updated FearNoSpear to: 1.0.4
- Updated Upgrade_World to: 1.80.0
v0.0.1 (Alpha)
