Valheim Lightweight 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
- 🏆 #176 of 263 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a simple utility that allows for automated character and world backups.
You can configure how frequently to backup, as well as how frequently to delete previous backups
The utility uses 3% CPU for 4 seconds while backing up (Ryzen 5 2600), and of course 0% while idle.
Does not support backup of "Valheim dedicated server" folder due to the fact that the world is not saved there.
You should only backup your server folder before modding, meaning doing an entire server folder backup on an interval is wasteful.
EDIT: AV provider "SecureAge APEX" detected a false positive, I have contacted them to hopefully resolve this. You can view the source code here
EDIT2: The file was manually reviewed by the moderation team, and found to be safe to use. But I suppose this is nullified by releasing an update, as now my file is quarantined again :(
A simple utility that automates character and world backups for Valheim. With 14 endorsements and 357 downloads, it's a niche tool for players who want peace of mind without manual saves. Last updated in February 2021, so it may not support the latest game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and straightforward—does exactly what it says
- Small download count but a dedicated niche (14 endorsements)
- Handy for players who forget to back up manually
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—may not work with current Valheim versions
- No detailed instructions or configuration options provided
- Limited community feedback (only 14 endorsements) means untested edge cases
For Valheim players who want automated backups without fiddling with manual file copying. If you're a server admin or have hundreds of hours in a world, this could save your progress. Skip if you're on the latest patch and need guaranteed compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod in your Valheim folder and run it before starting the game to ensure backups trigger.
- Test the backup by deleting a character file and restoring from the backup folder to confirm it works.
- If the mod doesn't work after a game update, check for a newer version or use manual backups as a fallback.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- jgriggs
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 357
- Endorsements
- 14
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 2/22/2021
- Updated
- 2/26/2021
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