Valheim Wiki: gameplay, crafting and server guides

Valheim 1.0 launched on September 9, 2026. Our wiki explains new mechanics, helps you plan your next expedition and walks you through setting up a shared world. The new gameplay guides distinguish confirmed changes from our practical recommendations and link their sources.

Which Valheim 1.0 mechanics deserve a closer look?

• Expand your inventory: Haldor’s pocket upgrades – Unlock Wider Pockets and decide whether you need slots or carrying capacity.
• Forge of Potential: Idols and upgrade risks – Find the special forge and account for possible equipment loss.
• Deep North crafting: Moulds, Frostcores and Bloodgold – Identify the find that moves your equipment production forward.
• Building in 1.0: 67° roofs, drawbridges and snow – Try new pieces before rebuilding the whole base.
• Mistlands: clearing mist after the update – Use the Wisplight and weapon changes when exploring and hauling supplies.

Which guides help with your shared world?

• Valheim 1.0 and Deep North: release overview – Platforms and release content.
• Preparing your server for 1.0 – Check backups, versions, mods and crossplay.
• Renting and setting up a server – From ordering to your first login.
• How much RAM and which plan? – Match the plan to your group and world.
• Server configuration – Startup variables, backups and world modifiers.
• World modifiers – Presets, modifiers and setkeys as a reference.
• Installing mods – Thunderstore, BepInEx and ValheimPlus.
• Admin commands and console – adminlist, kick/ban and the distinction from cheats.
• Transferring a world – Move your local world to a server.
• Setting up crossplay – Check shared-session requirements.

Ready to play together?

Browse our Valheim prepaid plans. Launch promotion, September 8–29, 2026: 30% off the first term, then the regular plan price. Pay-per-use is excluded; discounts do not stack.

Release source: Iron Gate: Valheim 1.0 Has Arrived.