Valheim Character Backup (Valheim World Backup)
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 6.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #83 of 261 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a simple plugin that backs up the characters folder every 5 mins.
It runs with the game so all you have to do is install the mod, set your config and you are good to go everytime the game is launched.
The backup interval can be configured in the included config file.
(config can be found in PATH_TO_GAME\BepInEx\config\jdodger415. ValheimCharacterBackup.cfg)
You can also enable backing up of the worlds folder if you would like.
Backups are saved to %appdata%\..\LocalLow\IronGate\Valheim\characters.bak or worlds.bak in their own folder with the timestamp the backup was created.
This mod requires BepInEx (https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/115)
Install Instructions:
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[]Install BepInEx
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]Copy the contents of the zip file to your main game directory - Done!
This is my first real go at c# so I don't really know what I'm doing. Expect a couple of bugs.
Source: https://github.com/jdodger415/ValheimCharacterBackup
A lightweight Valheim utility that automatically backs up your characters folder every 5 minutes (customizable) and optionally backs up worlds. With 172 endorsements and 2,863 downloads, it's a practical safety net for players who want to prevent progress loss.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Peace of mind for your hard-earned character progress (172 endorsements)
- Set-and-forget auto-backup every 5 minutes
- Covers both characters and worlds for full protection
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2021 — may not work with current Valheim versions
- No detailed documentation or configuration options beyond interval
- Small user base (2,863 downloads) means limited community troubleshooting
For Valheim players who sink hours into building and exploring and don't want to lose progress to a crash or corruption. Also great for server admins who want automatic world backups. Skip if you're on a server with its own backup system or if you prefer manual control.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the DLL in your BepInEx/plugins folder after installing BepInEx.
- Check the config file to adjust the backup interval if 5 minutes feels too frequent.
- Test a backup restore by copying a backup file into your characters folder to ensure it works.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- jdodger415
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Downloads
- 2,863
- Endorsements
- 172
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 2/27/2021
- Updated
- 3/6/2021
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