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How to change difficulty on a Valheim server
Add -preset hard to the server's launch options to apply the hard world modifiers. Other presets include casual, hardcore and hammer.
-preset
Sets the world modifier preset, such as casual, hard or hardcore, overwriting earlier modifiers.
-preset <preset> Examples
-preset hard Harder combat and penalties.
-preset hammer Building focused preset.
Values
| Value | What it does |
|---|---|
| normal | Default game |
| casual | Relaxed play |
| easy | Easier |
| hard | Harder |
| hardcore | Hardest |
| immersive | Immersive play |
| hammer | Building focused |
Arguments
presetRequirednormal,casual,easy,hard,hardcore,immersiveorhammer.
What it does
A preset sets several world modifiers at once. Put any -modifier arguments after it, since the preset overwrites modifiers set before it.
Good to know
- Add it to the server start line in
start_server.sh(Linux) orstart_headless_server.bat(Windows); it applies on the next server start.
Run it on your server
Launch options go on the server's start line. Admin commands are typed in the in-game console (F5) by a player on the admin list. New to this? Start a Valheim server first.
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