Hearthbound Valheim Modpack (Official)

Welcome to Hearthbound Valheim Server — a public, casual-friendly, secured modded Valheim server built as a meeting place for Vikings from different timezones.

✅ No whitelisting required — anyone can join anytime.

Quick Start (How to Join)

1) Install the Modpack

1. Install a mod manager: Thunderstore Mod Manager or r2modman
2. Select Valheim
3. Create a new profile (recommended)
4. Search and install: Hearthbound Valheim Modpack
5. Click Start modded

Important: Always launch Valheim via the mod manager so all mods/configs load correctly.

2) Join the Server (FastLink)

1. From the Valheim main menu, open FastLink
2. Select Hearthbound Valheim Server
3. Join

If the server isn’t showing in FastLink, check the Taeguk Gamers Discord for the latest server status/entry details.

Public Server (No Whitelist)

This server is now fully public:

• ✅ No application
• ✅ No approval process
• ✅ Join anytime as long as you’re using the modpack

Local Seed Characters Are Allowed (This Is Intentional)

You can bring your local character

Yes — you can join the server using your local characters, including the items they currently have.

What “local seed” means (and why this server exists)

Think of Hearthbound as a shared hub world:

• Your local world/seed is your personal adventure world (solo/with friends, build at your pace).
• The Hearthbound server is where players meet up, party, explore, trade, and do community activities — without needing everyone online at the same time.

This is designed for working players and mixed timezones: hop in, team up, then continue your journey back on your own local seed.

Safe for Local Worlds (Switch Server ↔ Local With the Same Character)

This modpack is configured so your local progression/keys are not forced to match the server when you log in.

✅ You can use the same character for:

• Local seed (with this modpack enabled)
• Hearthbound server (with this modpack enabled)

Strong recommendation:

• Use the same modpack profile whenever you play that character (server + local).
• If you want to play pure vanilla (no mods), use a separate character to avoid missing/unsupported modded items.

Gameplay Highlights

Biome Scaling (Balanced Co-op Across Progression)

This pack includes BiomeScaling, which helps balance gameplay when players of different progression levels play together.

• In general: your effective power is adjusted so areas feel challenging but fair.
• Benefit for the server: newer players can join parties without instantly getting deleted, and veterans still have meaningful fights.

Simple Market (Trade With Other Players)

This pack includes Simple Market, allowing players to access a market (from a comfort/rest area, server-configured) to trade with others.

• Benefit for the server: encourages a player-driven economy and async cooperation.
• Hop in, list/buy, log out — no need to coordinate schedules.

Join the Community (Taeguk Gamers Discord)

To connect with other players, find parties, trade, and get updates: Taeguk Gamers Discord: https://discord.gg/2bguN3jQDA

Included Mods (What They Do & Why They’re Here)

• AzuAntiCheat (Azumatt)
  Helps keep the server clean by enforcing allowed mods and reducing bad behavior.

• BetterNetworking Valheim (CW_Jesse)
  Improves multiplayer smoothness and reduces network-related lag/desync.

• Groups (Smoothbrain)
  Party system for grouping up more easily (great for co-op runs and helping newcomers).

• Creature Level & Loot Control (Smoothbrain)
  Server-controlled difficulty/loot scaling to keep progression and challenge consistent.

• World Advancement / Progression (VentureValheim)
  Used for server progression controls and key behavior (configured to avoid messing with your local progress).

• ProtectiveWards (shudnal)
  Protects community builds and reduces griefing/accidents in important areas.

• Player Activity (Tristan)
  Logs player actions to support moderation and dispute resolution (anti-grief support).

• Quick Stack / Store / Sort / Trash / Restock (Goldenrevolver)
  Big inventory QoL for faster cleanup and less downtime.

• ComfyQuickSlots (ComfyMods)
  Equipment/quick-slot QoL so you can play comfortably without inventory juggling.

• More World Locations AIO (warpalicious)
  Adds tons of new POIs for exploration variety and “adventure” content. (Server only unless modpack is used in a new local seed)

• SimpleMarket (Dumba)
  In-server market system so players can trade asynchronously.

• SlayerSkills (Neobotics)
  Trophy-based buffs that reward hunting and specialization (more reasons to adventure).

• balrond_shipyard (Balrond)
  Adds ship-related building/customization content for seafaring communities.

• ZenBossStone (ZenDragon)
  Makes boss progression feel more personal/controlled (per-player “reality” for boss trophies and progression-facing mechanics).

• BiomeScaling (Gaakrin)
  Helps balance stats/challenge for mixed progression co-op and smoother community play.

Notes / Rules (Short Version)

• Don’t add extra mods unless explicitly allowed (AntiCheat may block you).
• Be respectful. No griefing or stealing.
• Play how you want — the server supports both casual and progression-minded players.

Need Help?

For troubleshooting, updates, and server announcements, join the Discord: https://discord.gg/2bguN3jQDA