Gravekeeper - Valheim BepInEx Plugin

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,527 endorsements) 📥 42,041 downloads 📌 v2.2.0 📅 2/21/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By mtnewton · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 3/9/2021 📅 Created: 2/21/2021
⚠️ Potentially Incompatible — Recent Game Update

This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.

⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BepInEx — BepInEx framework Download ↗
2📦 BepInEx Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #51 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Gravekeeper Plugin for Valheim

Configure to choose what is keep on death. Creates graves for larger inventories.

Configure to change what is kept on death.

Can keep all items on death, equipped items, hotbar, and specific item categories.

Take a look at the configuration section below to see what is available. These are the default values the config file will generate with.

Spawns extra graves if the first will not hold everything in your inventory. Configurable, but recommended to keep on.

Option to spawn a grave with one stone in it if no graves would have spawned on death.

Option to delete all items on death. Items KeepInventory would keep are still kept. Can choose specific item categories.

Both sections can be enabled/disabled independently.

Configuration

Configuration may be done in game using: ConfigurationManager

Make sure your inventory is open before opening ConfigurationManager to display tooltips on options when you mouse over them.

You may also edit the config file manually.

`<GameLoacation>/BepInEx/config/net.mtnewton.gravekeeper.cfg`

## Should Gravekeeper modify what is kept on death?

## Turn on the below Keep options to change what is kept on death

## (If using ConfigManager, the Keep options are Advanced Settings)

# Setting type: Boolean

# Default value: true

Enabled = true

## Keep all items on death.

## If set to false, the below options can be set to true to allow for only keeping specific item types.

# Setting type: Boolean

# Default value: true

KeepAll = true

KeepHotbar = false

KeepEquipped = false

KeepEquipment = false

KeepOneHandedWeapons = false

KeepTwoHandedWeapons = false

KeepShields = false

KeepBows = false

KeepHelmets = false

KeepChests = false

KeepLegs = false

KeepHands = false

KeepShoulders = false

KeepUtility = false

KeepTorchs = false

KeepAmmo = false

KeepMaterials = false

KeepConsumables = false

KeepTrophies = false

KeepMisc = false

KeepTools = false

## Should Gravekeeper modify how graves are created?

## Enables this entire section

# Setting type: Boolean

# Default value: true

Enabled = true

## If no graves are to be created, create one with a stone in it.

# Setting type: Boolean

# Default value: false

KeepGrave = false

## Items that would go to the grave are deleted

## Control what gets deleted with the below Delete options(If using ConfigManager, the Delete options are Advanced Settings)

# Setting type: Boolean

# Default value: false

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Gravekeeper is a Valheim BepInEx plugin that lets you configure what items are kept on death, creating graves for larger inventories. With over 1,500 endorsements and 42,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod for players who want more control over death penalties.

✨ Key Features

Configure which items are kept on death
Creates graves for larger inventories
Requires BepInEx to run

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 1,527 endorsements and 42k downloads
  • Gives you control over death penalties—no more losing everything
  • Handles larger inventories with grave creation

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in March 2021—may not work with current Valheim versions
  • Requires BepInEx setup, which might be a hurdle for modding newbies
🎯 Is This For You?
For Valheim players who hate losing all their gear on death and want to customize what stays. Perfect for those who already use BepInEx mods and want a more forgiving death system. Skip if you prefer the vanilla hardcore experience or don't want to mess with plugin configs.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure BepInEx is installed first—this plugin won't work without it.
  • After installing, check the config file to set which items you want to keep on death.
  • Since the mod is from 2021, test it on a backup save to ensure compatibility with your game version.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
mtnewton
Version
2.2.0
Downloads
42,041
Endorsements
1,527
Category
Gameplay
Created
2/21/2021
Updated
3/9/2021

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