Valheim Plus: The Essential Overlay

**Valheim Plus (V+)** is the most popular mod for Valheim, but also the most confusing due to its history. It completely unleashes the game's potential by allowing you to modify stamina usage, carry weight, building physics, and much more.

How to Install (Server Side)

Valheim Plus requires **BepInEx** to trigger.

1. Download the ValheimPlus.dll from the Grantapher Thunderstore Page.
2. Open your Supercraft **File Manager**.
3. Navigate to /BepInEx/plugins/ (Create it if it doesn't exist).
4. Upload the ValheimPlus.dll file.
5. Restart the Server.
6. A configuration file will generate at /BepInEx/config/valheim_plus.cfg.

Key Configuration Options

You can edit the .cfg file to change almost anything. Here are the most commonly used and powerful configuration options organized by category:

Building & Construction

• [Building] -> NoCost = true - Creative mode for everyone. All building is free.
• [Building] -> NoPlacementCost = true - Removes material requirements for placing pieces.
• [Building] -> PieceComfortRadius = 100 - Increases comfort radius of structures.
• [Building] -> CraftFromChest = true - Auto-craft from nearby chests. Highly recommended!
• [Building] -> CraftFromAllRanges = true - Use chests regardless of distance.
• [Building] -> CraftFromChestRange = 100 - Sets craftable chest range in meters.
• [Building] -> FreePlacementRotationMode = true - Advanced Building Mode (ABM) enabled.
• [Building] -> AltGridPlacement = true - Aligns building pieces to alternative grid.

Inventory & Equipment

• [Inventory] -> PlayerInventoryRows = 6 - Increases backpack size (default 4, max 8).
• [Inventory] -> PlayerInventoryColumns = 8 - Increases backpack width.
• [Inventory] -> SkipIntroAnimation = true - Skips inventory opening animation.
• [Inventory] -> EquipmentModifierKeys = true - Hold Ctrl to unequip items.
• [Inventory] -> StackMultiplier = 2.0 - Doubles stack size (e.g., wood 200, stone 100).

Beehive & Farming

• [Beehive] -> ShowContent = true - Shows "3/4" honey count explicitly.
• [Beehive] -> AutoCollect = true - Automatically collects honey into nearby chests.
• [Beehive] -> AutoCollectRadius = 50 - Radius for auto-collection.
• [Farming] -> CropGrowSpeedMultiplier = 2.0 - Doubles farming speed.
• [Farming] -> CropHarvestAutoPickup = true - Auto-picksup harvested crops.

Player & Stamina

• [Player] -> BaseStaminaRegen = 10 - Faster stamina regeneration (default 5).
• [Player] -> BaseHealthRegen = 2 - Faster health regeneration (default 1).
• [Player] -> EncumberedCarryWeight = 1000 - Increases maximum carry weight.
• [Player] -> AutoEquipOnPickup = true - Auto-equips better items.
• [Player] -> AutoPickup = true - Automatically picks up items nearby.
• [Player] -> AutoPickupRange = 5 - Sets auto-pickup range in meters.

Server & Multiplayer

• [Server] -> DisableServerPassword = true - Allows password-less entry if whitelisted.
• [Server] -> MaxPlayers = 10 - Increases maximum players (be careful with server load).
• [Server] -> MapDataSync = true - Syncs map exploration between players.
• [Server] -> GameMode = Normal - Options: Normal, Hardcore, Creative, Easy.
• [Server] -> ModifiedStructuresDamage = 0 - Disables structure damage from others.

Gameplay Modifications

• [Gameplay] -> MapExploredOnStart = true - Starts with fully explored map.
• [Gameplay] -> SailSpeedMultiplier = 2.0 - Doubles ship sailing speed.
• [Gameplay] -> SailSteerForceMultiplier = 2.0 - Better ship steering.
• [Gameplay] -> DurabilityLoss = 0 - No equipment durability loss.
• [Gameplay] -> DurabilityLossPerHit = 0 - No durability per hit.
• [Gameplay] -> StructuralDamageMultiplier = 0 - Structures take no damage.
• [Gameplay] -> StructuralDamageOnHitToEnemy = 0 - No structure damage when hitting enemies.

Advanced Building Mode (ABM)

ABM is one of the most powerful features of Valheim Plus. It provides precise control over construction:

• [AdvancedBuildingMode] -> Enabled = true - Enables ABM system.
• [AdvancedBuildingMode] -> MaxRotation = 180 - Maximum rotation in degrees.
• [AdvancedBuildingMode] -> RotationSnapAngle = 15 - Rotation snap interval.
• [AdvancedBuildingMode] -> IncreaseRoofRotation = true - More roof rotation options.
• [AdvancedBuildingMode] -> MaxRoofRotation = 180 - Maximum roof rotation.

Recommended Configurations

Casual Co-op Setup

Best for relaxed gameplay with friends:

• [Inventory] -> PlayerInventoryRows = 6
• [Player] -> BaseStaminaRegen = 7
• [Building] -> CraftFromChest = true
• [Gameplay] -> SailSpeedMultiplier = 1.5
• [Beehive] -> ShowContent = true

Building-Focused Server

Optimized for creative builders:

• [Building] -> CraftFromChest = true
• [Building] -> CraftFromAllRanges = true
• [AdvancedBuildingMode] -> Enabled = true
• [Building] -> NoPlacementCost = true
• [Inventory] -> StackMultiplier = 5.0

Survival Challenge Server

Hardcore survival with minor QOL improvements:

• [Inventory] -> PlayerInventoryRows = 5
• [Beehive] -> ShowContent = true
• [Gameplay] -> SailSpeedMultiplier = 1.2
• [Server] -> MapDataSync = true

Farm & Production Server

Optimized for efficient farming and resource gathering:

• [Farming] -> CropGrowSpeedMultiplier = 3.0
• [Farming] -> CropHarvestAutoPickup = true
• [Beehive] -> AutoCollect = true
• [Inventory] -> AutoPickup = true
• [Player] -> AutoPickupRange = 8

Troubleshooting Valheim Plus

"Version Mismatch" Error

• Cause: Players have different V+ versions or different config files.
• Solution: All players must download the exact same V+ version from Thunderstore.
• Config Sync: Share your valheim_plus.cfg file with all players.
• Verify Files: Check that ValheimPlus.dll file sizes match between players.

Mod Not Loading

• Check BepInEx: Ensure BepInEx is installed and working first.
• Verify Location: DLL must be in /BepInEx/plugins/ folder.
• Check Logs: Look at LogOutput.log for error messages.
• Restart Server: Changes to config require server restart to take effect.

Settings Not Applying

• Server vs Client: Some settings are server-side only. Apply them to the server config.
• Restart Required: Most settings need server restart to activate.
• Config File Location: Ensure you're editing the correct valheim_plus.cfg file.
• Client Override: Client-side settings can sometimes override server settings.

Performance Issues

• Stack Multipliers: Very high stack multipliers (10x+) can cause inventory lag.
• Map Sync: MapDataSync = true uses more bandwidth. Disable on low-speed connections.
• Auto-Pickup: Large auto-pickup ranges can cause server lag with many players.
• ABM Usage: Complex ABM structures use more network resources.

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