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Valheim Legends Mod - Installation Guide

Valheim Guide • Updated Jan 6, 2026

Valheim Legends Mod - Complete Guide

Valheim Legends transforms Valheim into an RPG-style adventure by introducing hero classes with unique abilities and progression systems. This comprehensive mod adds five distinct classes, each with three powerful abilities that dramatically change your playstyle. Whether you want to become a berserker warrior, a nature-wielding druid, or a stealthy rogue, Valheim Legends brings new depth to Viking survival.

What is Valheim Legends?

Valheim Legends is a popular BepInEx mod that introduces an RPG class system to Valheim. Key features include:

  • 5 Hero Classes - Berserker, Druid, Enchanter, Rogue, and Warrior
  • 15 Unique Abilities - Each class has 3 distinct abilities with cooldowns
  • Ability Progression - Level up abilities by using them
  • Talent Points System - Unlock and upgrade abilities through talent trees
  • Multiplayer Compatible - Works seamlessly in co-op and dedicated servers
  • Configurable - Extensive config options to balance gameplay

Important: Valheim Legends requires installation on both the server AND all clients. Players without the mod installed cannot join servers running Valheim Legends.

Hero Classes and Abilities

Berserker

A melee-focused damage dealer who sacrifices defense for overwhelming offense.

  • Berserker Rage - Massively increases attack damage and speed for 15 seconds, but drains health over time
  • Blood Fury - Deal more damage as your health gets lower (passive damage scaling)
  • War Stomp - Ground slam that stuns and damages nearby enemies in a radius

Playstyle: High-risk, high-reward melee combat. Best for aggressive players who dodge well.

Druid

Nature-based support class with healing and area control abilities.

  • Healing Circle - Creates a zone that heals all players standing inside over time
  • Entangling Roots - Summons roots from the ground that immobilize and damage enemies
  • Nature's Wrath - Calls down a meteor storm dealing massive area damage

Playstyle: Support and battlefield control. Essential for group play and tough boss fights.

Enchanter

Magical caster who buffs allies and debuffs enemies.

  • Arcane Shield - Grants temporary shield that absorbs damage for yourself or an ally
  • Elemental Infusion - Enchants weapons with elemental damage (fire, frost, or lightning)
  • Time Warp - Slows time for enemies in an area while allies move at normal speed

Playstyle: Versatile support and damage. Great for solo or group play with flexible utility.

Rogue

Stealth and mobility specialist with high burst damage.

  • Shadow Step - Short-range teleport that leaves you invisible for 3 seconds
  • Backstab - Deal critical damage when attacking enemies from behind (passive)
  • Smoke Bomb - Drop a smoke cloud that blinds enemies and grants invisibility to allies

Playstyle: Hit-and-run tactics with stealth advantages. Excellent for scouting and ambushes.

Warrior

Tanky frontline fighter who protects allies and holds the line.

  • Shield Bash - Powerful knockback attack that stuns enemies
  • Taunt - Forces enemies to attack you instead of allies for 10 seconds
  • Second Wind - Instantly restore 50% health and gain damage resistance (long cooldown)

Playstyle: Tank and defender. Best for protecting teammates in multiplayer or surviving difficult encounters.

Server Installation

Prerequisites

Before installing Valheim Legends, you must have:

  • BepInEx 5.4.19 or newer - Mod framework required for Valheim mods
  • Valheim Dedicated Server - Updated to the latest version
  • Server File Access - Ability to upload files to your server directory

Step-by-Step Server Installation

  1. Install BepInEx First
    • Download BepInEx 5.x (x64) from GitHub releases
    • Extract the BepInEx archive to your Valheim server root directory
    • Start the server once to generate BepInEx folders, then stop it
    • Verify BepInEx/plugins/ folder was created
  2. Download Valheim Legends
  3. Install Mod Files
    • Navigate to your server directory: Valheim Dedicated Server/BepInEx/plugins/
    • Create a new folder named "ValheimLegends" (optional but recommended for organization)
    • Copy ValheimLegends.dll into the plugins folder
    • Copy the entire VLAssets folder into the same location
  4. Configure the Mod (Optional)
    • Start the server once - it will generate config files in BepInEx/config/
    • Stop the server and edit ValheimLegends.cfg (see Configuration section below)
  5. Start the Server
    • Run start_headless_server.bat (Windows) or the appropriate startup script
    • Check the console output or BepInEx/LogOutput.log for confirmation
    • Look for: [Info: BepInEx] Loading [Valheim Legends 2.x.x]

Verifying Server Installation

Confirm Valheim Legends loaded successfully:

  • Check BepInEx/LogOutput.log for "Valheim Legends" entries
  • Look for ability initialization messages
  • No error messages about missing dependencies
  • Server starts without crashes

Client Installation

All players must install Valheim Legends on their game clients to connect to a Legends-enabled server.

Method 1: Thunderstore Mod Manager (Recommended)

  1. Download and install Thunderstore Mod Manager
  2. Launch the mod manager and select Valheim from the game list
  3. Click "Online" tab and search for "Valheim Legends"
  4. Click "Download" - the manager will automatically install BepInEx and dependencies
  5. Click "Start Modded" to launch Valheim with mods enabled

Method 2: Manual Installation

  1. Install BepInEx on Client
    • Download BepInEx 5.x (x64) for Valheim
    • Extract to your Valheim game directory (usually Steam/steamapps/common/Valheim/)
    • Run Valheim once, then close it to generate folders
  2. Install Valheim Legends
    • Download Valheim Legends from Thunderstore
    • Navigate to Valheim/BepInEx/plugins/
    • Copy ValheimLegends.dll and VLAssets folder here
  3. Launch Game
    • Start Valheim normally through Steam
    • BepInEx will load automatically
    • Look for Valheim Legends UI elements in-game (class selection menu)

Configuration Options

After first launch, Valheim Legends creates a config file at BepInEx/config/ValheimLegends.cfg. Key settings include:

General Settings

[General]
# Enable/disable the entire mod
Enabled = true

# Allow players to change class mid-game
AllowClassChange = true

# Talent points awarded per level
TalentPointsPerLevel = 1

# XP multiplier for ability leveling
AbilityXPMultiplier = 1.0

Class Balance Settings

[Berserker]
BerserkerRageDuration = 15
BerserkerRageDamageMultiplier = 2.0
WarStompDamage = 100
WarStompRadius = 5.0

[Druid]
HealingCircleRadius = 5.0
HealingCircleHealPerSecond = 10
EntanglingRootsDuration = 8
NaturesWrathMeteorCount = 5

Cooldown Adjustments

[Cooldowns]
BerserkerRageCooldown = 120
ShadowStepCooldown = 15
HealingCircleCooldown = 60
ArcaneShieldCooldown = 45

Tip: Server config settings override client settings. Configure the mod on the server to ensure consistency for all players.

Choosing Your Class

In-game class selection:

  1. Press K to open the Valheim Legends menu (default keybind)
  2. Click "Choose Class" if you haven't selected one yet
  3. Review each class and their abilities
  4. Click your preferred class to confirm
  5. Spend talent points to unlock abilities

Note: If AllowClassChange is disabled in config, your class choice is permanent. Choose wisely!

Ability Progression System

How Abilities Level Up

  • Use an ability to gain XP for that specific ability
  • Each ability has 10 levels (1-10)
  • Higher levels reduce cooldowns and increase power
  • Killing enemies while ability is active grants bonus XP

Talent Points

  • Earn talent points by leveling up your character
  • Spend points to unlock new ability tiers
  • Some abilities require previous tiers unlocked first
  • Talent points can be reset (config option: AllowTalentReset)

Multiplayer Considerations

Recommended Class Compositions

For balanced group play:

  • 2-Player: Warrior + Druid (tank + healer)
  • 3-Player: Warrior + Druid + Berserker (tank, healer, DPS)
  • 4-Player: Warrior + Druid + Berserker + Rogue (full balanced party)
  • 5-Player: Add Enchanter for buffs and utility

Boss Fight Strategies

  • Warrior - Use Taunt to control boss aggro
  • Druid - Place Healing Circle away from boss AoE attacks
  • Berserker - Activate Rage during boss vulnerable phases
  • Rogue - Use Shadow Step to dodge one-shot attacks
  • Enchanter - Buff melee fighters with Elemental Infusion

Troubleshooting

Mod Not Loading

Symptoms: No class selection menu, abilities don't appear

Solutions:

  • Verify BepInEx installed correctly - check for BepInEx/core/ folder
  • Ensure ValheimLegends.dll is in BepInEx/plugins/
  • Check BepInEx/LogOutput.log for errors
  • Confirm VLAssets folder is present alongside the DLL
  • Update BepInEx to latest version (5.4.19+)

Version Mismatch Error

Error: "Version mismatch" when connecting to server

Solutions:

  • Ensure server and all clients use the exact same Valheim Legends version
  • Update all clients to match server mod version
  • Check Thunderstore for latest release
  • Delete and reinstall if corrupted

Abilities Not Working

Symptoms: Pressing ability keys does nothing

Solutions:

  • Ensure you've unlocked the ability with talent points
  • Check ability is not on cooldown (UI shows cooldown timer)
  • Verify keybinds in mod config (ValheimLegends.cfg)
  • Some abilities require specific conditions (weapon equipped, target nearby, etc.)

Conflicts with Other Mods

Known Compatible Mods:

  • Epic Loot
  • Better Archery
  • Skill Injector
  • Server devcommands

Known Incompatibilities:

  • Other class/ability mods (conflicts with ability system)
  • Mods that heavily modify combat mechanics
  • Some UI overhaul mods may hide the Legends menu

Solution: If experiencing crashes or bugs, disable other mods one at a time to identify conflicts.

Server Crashes After Installing Mod

  • Check server RAM usage - Valheim Legends adds ~200-300MB overhead
  • Verify all mod files copied correctly (missing VLAssets causes crashes)
  • Check BepInEx version compatibility (must be 5.x, not 6.x)
  • Review server logs for specific error messages
  • Ensure Valheim server is updated to latest version

Gameplay Tips

Early Game (Meadows/Black Forest)

  • Best Classes: Warrior (survivability) or Berserker (fast clearing)
  • Focus on unlocking your first ability ASAP with talent points
  • Practice ability timing with low-risk enemies (Greylings, Greydwarves)
  • Conserve abilities for troll encounters

Mid Game (Swamp/Mountains)

  • Druid's Healing Circle is essential for Bonemass and Dragon boss fights
  • Enchanter's Elemental Infusion counters enemy resistances
  • Rogue's Shadow Step is perfect for escaping Draugr packs
  • Start leveling secondary abilities

Late Game (Plains/Mistlands)

  • Fully upgraded abilities make a massive difference
  • Berserker Rage can solo Fuling villages with proper gear
  • Warrior's Second Wind can save you from Deathsquito one-shots
  • Coordinate ability cooldowns in multiplayer for boss fights

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Valheim Legends?

A: Valheim Legends is a BepInEx mod that adds an RPG class system with 5 hero classes (Berserker, Druid, Enchanter, Rogue, Warrior), each with 3 unique abilities, talent trees, and progression systems.

Q: Do I need the mod installed to join a Valheim Legends server?

A: Yes, all players must have Valheim Legends installed on their client to connect to a server running the mod. Version must match exactly.

Q: Can I change my class after choosing?

A: Only if the server has AllowClassChange = true in the config. By default, many servers disable class changes to encourage commitment to a role.

Q: How do I unlock abilities?

A: Earn talent points by leveling up your character. Press K to open the Legends menu and spend points to unlock abilities in the talent tree.

Q: Is Valheim Legends compatible with other mods?

A: Generally yes, but avoid other class/ability mods. Epic Loot, Better Archery, and most content mods work fine. Always test compatibility when adding new mods.

Q: Does the mod work with Valheim+?

A: Yes, Valheim Legends is compatible with Valheim Plus. Both mods can run simultaneously without conflicts.

Q: How do ability cooldowns work?

A: After using an ability, you must wait for the cooldown timer to expire before using it again. Cooldown times are configurable and decrease as you level up abilities.

Q: Can I reset my talent points?

A: If the server has AllowTalentReset = true in the config, you can reset your talents. Check with your server admin.

Q: What's the best class for solo play?

A: Warrior or Druid are best for solo due to self-healing and survivability. Berserker works if you're skilled at dodging.

Q: Where can I report bugs or request features?

A: Visit the Valheim Legends page on Thunderstore or the mod's GitHub repository to report issues or suggest improvements.

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