Hjalmere's Castle
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #61 of 141 World Saves mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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[]Open "Island Castle" with an archive extractor and choose either the "Modded" or "Vanilla" subfolder.
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]Extract the .fwl and .db files from selected subfolder into: `C:\Users\YourName\AppData\LocalLow\IronGate\Valheim\worlds`[]If you can't find the AppData folder:
[]Open the Control Panel.
[]Select File Explorer Options.
[]Select the View tab of the File Explorer Options window.
[]Choose Show hidden files, folders, and drives...
[]The AppData folder is located at C:\users\YOURNAME, where YOURNAME is your Windows profile ID.
[]You can also find this folder by typing %appdata% in your Windows search bar.
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[]Modded version uses Hildir's red divans and ValheimRAFT planter tiles for indoor/greenhouse planters.
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]Vanilla version replaces divans with custom couches made from vanilla pieces and replaces greenhouse planters with dirt.[]The instance count on the island sits at roughly 20,500 which will cause some FPS drop on even the best PCs. If you run Valheim on a potato, this castle is sadly not for you.
From the Stones, just head west down to the shore and you'll find a Karve. Sail due west across the bay to the island (See map image).
[]Lantern lit stone dock with spaces for at least two boats greets your arrival to the castle.
[]The entrance courtyard is adorned with a stone portal and cloistered walkways.
[]Black marble entryway houses the Grand Staircase and two spiral tower stairwells.
[]Lavish Banquet/Dining Hall with windows viewing out to the garden.
[]Great Hall with comfortable seating to enjoy the grand fireplace in the South Wing
[]Indoor Bath Chamber (pool) located in the undercroft.
[]Full Kitchen with all pre-Ashlands cooking upgrades.
[]Mead Cellar and tasting room with fermenter and Eitr refinery (use at own risk).
[]Upstairs guest chambers with study overlooking the Great Hall and balcony overlooking the garden.
[*]4 guest bed chambers with personal chest
Hjalmere's Castle is a world save featuring a 4-story, 6-bedroom island castle with an indoor pool and 360° oceanfront views. Includes both modded and vanilla variants, cleared of enemies. For players who want a ready-made luxurious base to explore or use as a home.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Two variants included — modded and vanilla — so it works whether you run a heavy mod list or play pure
- Castle is pre-cleared, so you can move in without fighting through your own home
- Small but solid community pick (29 endorsements) — niche but appreciated
⚠️ Cons
- Only 29 endorsements — this is a niche build, not a widely-tested world save
- No screenshots or detailed layout description — you're flying blind until you load it up
- Last updated April 2024 — may not be compatible with the latest game version if you've updated since
For builders and base-lovers who want a ready-made luxury castle without spending hours on placement. Also for players who enjoy touring creative world saves for inspiration. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a survival-focused base — this is purely a cosmetic/architectural showcase.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on the latest game version, test the vanilla variant first to avoid mod conflicts.
- Use the modded variant only if you have the required mods installed — check the author's files for a mod list.
- Load the world save in single-player before joining a server to ensure it works as intended.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Hjalmere
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 952
- Endorsements
- 29
- Category
- World Saves
- Created
- 4/29/2024
- Updated
- 4/29/2024
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