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Advanced Portals

⭐ ⭐ (270 endorsements) 📥 17,232 downloads 📌 v1.1.3 📅 1/11/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By RandyKnapp · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/29/2025 📅 Created: 1/11/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ BepInEx — BepInEx framework Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

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Advanced Portals

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #100 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Advanced Portals

Author: RandyKnapp

Source: Github

Patreon: patreon.com/randyknapp

Discord: RandyKnapp's Mod Community

Adds three new portals to provide a lore-friendly and balanced way to reduce the item-transport slog!

  • []Ancient Portal: Allows teleporting Copper and Tin

    [] Requires: 20 Ancient Bark, 5 Iron, 2 Surtling Cores

    []Obsidian Portal: Allows teleporting Iron

    [] Requires: 20 Obsidian, 5 Silver, 2 Surtling Cores

    []Black Marble Portal: Allows teleporting anything

    [] Requires: 20 Black Marble, Black Metal 5, 2 Refined Eitr

    Version 1. 1. 0!

    As of the 1. 1. 0 update Jotunn is required to run this mod. A version check will be performed on server connection to ensure all players have the mod installed properly.

    Configurations should sync on servers and live update on changing the randyknapp.mods.advancedportals.cfg file.

    Configuration:

    Each portal can be configured:

    • []Enabled: Enable building the portal. Existing portals of this type will not be removed.

      []Recipe: Items needed to build the portal in the format "ITEM1:QUANTITY,ITEM2:QUANTITY,..." where each ITEM is the item ID ((https://valheim-modding.github.io/Jotunn/data/objects/item-list.html)), and QUANTITY is an integer.

      []Allowed Items: Items allowed to teleport through the portal in the format: "ITEM1,ITEM2,ITEM3,..." where ITEM is the item ID.

      []Allow Everything: Allow all items through the portal.

      []Use All Previous: For the Obsidian portal also include the Allowed Items from the Ancient portal. For the Black Marble portal also include the Allowed Items from both the Ancient and Obsidian portals.

      Installation:

      • []Manual: Drop the AdvancedPortals.dll into your BepInEx/plugins folder. Download Jotunn and install similarly.

      • ThunderStore: When using a thunderstore mod manager the files should be placed in the correct directory for you. Dependencies should install automatically.

        Fixed an issue with the AllowEverything config option no longer being used in the teleport check.

        1. 1. 2

        Changed portals metal check patch to better respect other mods including World Advancement & Progression.

        1. 1. 1

        Fixed a small typo issue that only manifested when TargetPortal was installed.

        Overhauled portal

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Advanced Portals adds three new portals to Valheim, offering a lore-friendly and balanced way to reduce the item-transport grind. With 270 endorsements and over 17,000 downloads, it's a well-received quality-of-life mod for players tired of hauling resources across the map.

✨ Key Features

Adds three new portals to the game
Provides a lore-friendly and balanced way to reduce item-transport slog

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 270 endorsements and 17k downloads
  • Solves a real pain point—no more endless hauling of ore and wood
  • Lore-friendly approach keeps the game's immersion intact

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in late 2025—may not be compatible with future Valheim patches
  • Only three portals—might not cover all transport needs for endgame players
🎯 Is This For You?
For Valheim players who are tired of the tedious item transport and want a balanced, lore-friendly solution. Skip if you prefer vanilla mechanics or want more than three portal options.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place portals in pairs and name them clearly to avoid confusion
  • Check the mod's page for any config options to tweak portal behavior
  • Test the portals in a solo world before using them on a multiplayer server

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
RandyKnapp
Version
1.1.3
Downloads
17,232
Endorsements
270
Category
Gameplay
Created
1/11/2023
Updated
11/29/2025

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