CharacterVault

CharacterVault keeps your Valheim character on the server. When you join, the server loads its trusted copy, preventing items from being imported or duplicated with another save or a restored backup.

When characters are saved

Event	What CharacterVault does
First enrollment	Validates and saves a newly created character before allowing it into the world.
Automatic world save	Saves every connected character with the world.
Manual `save` command	Saves the world and every connected character.
Log out	Sends and validates a final character save before disconnecting.
Quit from the menu	After entering the world, waits at most 10 seconds to save your character before closing Valheim.
Server kick	Saves the affected character before the server disconnects it.
Graceful server stop or restart	Saves all connected characters before the final world save and shutdown.
Client crash or lost network	Cannot request a final save because the connection is already lost.

When you join again, CharacterVault loads the latest trusted server copy before your character enters the world. The server writes every profile save both as characters_local/Steam_<id>_<character>.fch and as a timestamped characters_local/backups/ file. If a character cannot join, Valheim returns to the main menu and explains why.

New characters must be created during the current game session. Depending on the server settings, an account may use one or several characters and may receive starting items on first enrollment.

Compatibility

Valheim channel	Version	Status
Current release	`0.221.12`	Compatible
Public Test	`0.221.13`	Compatible

CharacterVault supports local and Steam Cloud characters.

Installation

Client	Server
Required	Required

Install matching versions of CharacterVault and Landoria.ModSentry on the server and every client.

Server configuration and graceful restart instructions are available in the full documentation.

Contact

Report bugs through GitHub Issues. For questions and feedback, use GitHub Discussions.