Vanaheim - Starting Island

⭐ — (38 endorsements) 📥 1,077 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 1/21/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Alex · World Saves

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/21/2023 📅 Created: 1/21/2023
⚠️ 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.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #51 of 141 World Saves mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Vanaheim is a savegame with an old abandoned castle on a tiny starting island. Except the starting island the worldmap is unexplored which allows you unveiling all content until Mistlands.

The castle has multiple rooms however very few furniture, very few not updated workbenches, no smith, no smelter and no cooking station. It will be difficult to reach bronze age without leaving the island. Your first task will be to find the whitch hut, gather the resources and leave the island searching for Eikthyr and copper...

If you enjoy starting over with a fresh character but would like to speed up a tiny little bit or skip the first few pages of the book, then this map might be something for you. You still need to build the crafting stations, think about carrot fields and where to plant the onions, you have to furnish your rooms and potentially build other outposts, but whatever happens to you during your coming adventures, your beloved home castle is awaiting your return.

Installation:

Client Only

Download the zip file and extract the content into your Valheim worlds folder. Usually located here:

<your drive>:\Users\<your username>\AppData\LocalLow\IronGate\Valheim\worlds

Launch the game and select Vanaheim with a fresh character

Server

Download the zip file and extract the content into your Valheim worlds folder on your server.

Launch the game and explore the island with some friends.

No Mods required.

While building, I did not reveal the map (except the starting island), which makes it possible to use the savegame for any future content patch

as long as the game logic remains like it is right now.

Mods used:

Plant Everything

Gizmo Reloaded

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Vanaheim is a savegame for Valheim that places players on a tiny starting island with an abandoned castle. With 38 endorsements and over 1,000 downloads, it offers a unique, atmospheric spawn point for players seeking a different early-game experience. Last updated in January 2023.

✨ Key Features

Provides a savegame with an abandoned castle on a very tiny starting island.
Offers a unique starting location for Valheim players.
Compact world save, last updated January 2023.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Tiny island start with an abandoned castle gives a cool, mysterious vibe right from the beginning.
  • Over 1,000 downloads show there's interest in this kind of spawn point.
  • Simple concept—just drop the save in and you're ready to explore a fresh take on the early game.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 38 endorsements, so it's a niche pick—might not be everyone's cup of tea.
  • No details on what else is in the world or if the island has resources, so you might be stuck early.
  • Last updated in January 2023—could be outdated if the game has changed since then.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Valheim players who want a different starting experience, especially those who enjoy exploring abandoned structures and building from a unique base. If you're tired of the same old meadows spawn and want a compact, atmospheric island to call home, this is for you. Skip if you need a fully-featured world with detailed documentation.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your existing world saves before replacing them with this one.
  • Since it's a savegame, you'll need to place it in the correct Valheim save folder (usually under %USERPROFILE%/AppData/LocalLow/IronGate/Valheim/).
  • If you're using mods, check compatibility with your current mod list, as savegames can be sensitive to mod changes.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
Alex
Version
1.0
Downloads
1,077
Endorsements
38
Category
World Saves
Created
1/21/2023
Updated
1/21/2023

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