Installing ValheimPlus

ValheimPlus is a comprehensive mod that enhances Valheim with numerous quality-of-life improvements and features. This guide walks you through installing it on your Valheim Docker server.

Quick Start

To install ValheimPlus, set your Docker environment variables like this:

version: "3"
services:
  valheim:
    image: mbround18/valheim:3
    user: "1000:1000"
    environment:
      - TYPE=BepInEx
      - MODS=https://github.com/Grantapher/ValheimPlus/releases/download/0.9.16.2/ValheimPlus.dll

That’s it! The server will automatically download the DLL, install it into BepInEx plugins, and download the ValheimPlus configuration file on startup.

Finding the Latest Version

ValheimPlus releases are published on GitHub. To find the latest version:

1. Visit: ValheimPlus Releases
2. Find the latest release (usually at the top of the page)
3. Look for the Assets section and find ValheimPlus.dll
4. Copy the download link URL
5. Replace the version number in the MODS environment variable

Example: Updating to a Newer Version

If you see a release like v0.9.17.0 on GitHub with a ValheimPlus.dll asset, update your config to:

- MODS=https://github.com/Grantapher/ValheimPlus/releases/download/0.9.17.0/ValheimPlus.dll

How It Works

When you set TYPE=BepInEx and include a ValheimPlus DLL URL in the MODS variable:

1. BepInEx is installed as the mod loader framework
2. ValheimPlus.dll is downloaded and placed in BepInEx/plugins/
3. valheim_plus.cfg is automatically downloaded from the same GitHub release and placed in BepInEx/config/
4. The server starts with ValheimPlus loaded and ready

Configuration

Once ValheimPlus is installed, you can configure it by editing the configuration file:

{game-directory}/BepInEx/config/valheim_plus.cfg

This file controls all ValheimPlus features. Refer to the ValheimPlus documentation for available settings and what each option does.

Combining with Other Mods

You can install ValheimPlus alongside other mods by specifying multiple URLs in the MODS environment variable:

- |
  MODS=https://github.com/Grantapher/ValheimPlus/releases/download/0.9.16.2/ValheimPlus.dll
  https://cdn.thunderstore.io/live/repository/packages/OdinPlus-OdinHorse-1.4.12.zip
  https://cdn.thunderstore.io/live/repository/packages/ValheimModding-Jotunn-2.26.0.zip

Troubleshooting

Server Won’t Start

• Check the server logs for errors
• Verify the ValheimPlus.dll download URL is correct and accessible
• Ensure TYPE=BepInEx is set

Mods Not Loading

• Verify BepInEx/plugins/ contains ValheimPlus.dll
• Check BepInEx/config/valheim_plus.cfg exists
• Review server logs for plugin load errors

Configuration Not Applied

• The valheim_plus.cfg file is automatically created on first run
• If it’s missing, restart the container to regenerate it
• Edit the file while the server is running; changes take effect on server restart

Resources

• ValheimPlus GitHub
• Releases Page
• Configuration Wiki
• Issue Reports

Support

If you encounter issues:

1. Check ValheimPlus logs in the server output
2. Verify the mod version matches your Valheim game version
3. Report issues to the ValheimPlus project, not to valheim-docker
4. Check compatibility with other installed mods