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ChunkLoader
Build a purple rune stone with an orbiting wisp and a visit from Munin. Keep nearby zones and creature spawners active while you are away.
By TheSmurfs
| Last updated | 13 hours ago |
| Total downloads | 23 |
| Total rating | 0 |
| Categories | Misc Tools Utility |
| Dependency string | TheSmurfs-ChunkLoader-1.0.5 |
| Dependants | 0 other packages depend on this package |
This mod requires the following mods to function
ValheimModding-Jotunn
Jötunn (/ˈjɔːtʊn/, 'giant'), the Valheim Library was created with the goal of making the lives of mod developers easier. It enables you to create mods for Valheim using an abstracted API so you can focus on the actual content creation.
Preferred version: 2.30.2
denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim
BepInEx pack for Valheim. Preconfigured with the correct entry point for mods and preferred defaults for the community.
Preferred version: 5.4.2360README
Chunk Loader
Build a purple rune stone that keeps the surrounding area active while you're away. A small wisp circles above it, and nearby creature spawners such as nests can keep running without a player standing next to them.
Build a Chunk Loader
- Discover a Workbench and pick up Fine Wood and a Wisp to unlock the build piece.
- Equip your Hammer, open the build menu, and search for Chunk Loader.
- Place it within range of a Workbench using 10 Fine Wood and 1 Wisp.
Munin arrives in a puff of smoke when you place a new loader. Interact with him to read his explanation, then interact again to close the dialogue and watch him fly away. The stone leaves nearby buildings accessible to other players.
Installation
Install ChunkLoader from your Valheim mod manager and launch the game modded. The mod manager installs BepInExPack Valheim and Jötunn automatically.
For manual installation, install both dependencies, then copy ChunkLoader.dll from the ZIP into BepInEx/plugins/ChunkLoader/. If you used a manually installed test build, replace that copy or remove it before installing through the manager.
Tested on Valheim 1.0.21. In multiplayer, install the same version on the host or dedicated server and every client. The host or server runs the chunk-loading logic.
Configuration
Valheim creates BepInEx/config/com.chunkloader.valheim.cfg after loading the mod. Configure General settings on the host or server.
| Setting | Default | What it controls |
|---|---|---|
| General.Enabled | true | Enables chunk loading. |
| General.LoadRadiusZones | 1 | Radius in 64 m zones. Values 0, 1, 2, and 3 cover 1×1, 3×3, 5×5, and 7×7 zones respectively. |
| General.MaxLoaders | 10 | Maximum active loaders in the world. Set to 0 for unlimited. |
| General.SimulatePlayerForSpawners | true | Allows supported spawner objects in loaded zones to run without a player nearby. |
| Visual.GlowColor | purple | Rune glow color. Takes effect after a restart. |
| Debug.DebugLogging | false | Logs loader scans and zone activity. |
Chunk Loader supports farms based on spawner objects. Random biome spawns still follow Valheim's usual player-proximity rules. More active zones increase the host's or server's workload.
