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Fimbulwinter Lite

A lightweight Vanilla+ Valheim modpack: streamlined QoL, UI polish, and multiplayer fixes that preserve vanilla progression and spirit.

By ibfleming

https://github.com/ibfleming/fimbulwinter-lite

Last updated	2 hours ago
Total downloads	3
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Categories	Modpacks Tweaks Server-side
Dependency string	ibfleming-Fimbulwinter_Lite-1.0.1
Dependants	0 other packages depend on this package

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Valheim Server Hosting

This mod requires the following mods to function

denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim

BepInEx pack for Valheim. Preconfigured with the correct entry point for mods and preferred defaults for the community.

Preferred version: 5.4.2333

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: 2.29.2

ValheimModding-JsonDotNET

Shared version 13.0.3 of Json.NET from Newtonsoft, net45 package for use in Valheim mods. Maintained by the ValheimModding team.

Preferred version: 13.0.4

ValheimModding-YamlDotNet

Shared version 16.3.0 of YamlDotNet from Antoine Aubry and contributors, net47 package for use in Valheim mods. Maintained by the ValheimModding team.

Preferred version: 16.3.1

shudnal-ConfigurationManager

Localized, recolored, refined. Split view mode. Config files editor. Setting edit window. Changed values are highlighted. Prevent user input or pause the game while window is open. Window scale depends on game scale.

Preferred version: 1.1.13

shudnal-ConditionalConfigSync

Shared config synchronization and server policy library for Valheim mods. Installed as a dependency and compatible with Jotunn and ServerSync.

Preferred version: 1.0.1

Azumatt-AzuExtendedPlayerInventory

AzuEPI (Extended Player Inventory) is a comprehensive inventory expansion mod that adds more rows to inventory, equipment slots, quick slots, vanity customization, and loadout management to Valheim. Controller friendly.

Preferred version: 2.4.1

Azumatt-AzuCraftyBoxes

AzuCraftyBoxes is a Valheim mod that allows players to access and use resources from nearby containers when crafting and building, based on a configurable range and item restrictions. Restrictions are controlled by the yaml file Azumatt.AzuCraftyBoxes.yml

Preferred version: 1.8.14

Azumatt-AzuAutoStore

Automatically store and deposit items from your inventory or ground into nearby chests and containers. Chest management, hotkey support, quick stack, auto-pickup, favorites, ItemDrawers, backpacks, WardIsLove, ward protection.

Preferred version: 3.0.14

Azumatt-AzuContainerSizes

Standalone mod that allows you to change the size of containers in the game. Supports custom containers.

Preferred version: 1.1.4

Azumatt-AAA_Crafting

AzuAnti-ArthriticCrafting. Gives you an input field to enter the amount of items you want to craft, a search filter feature, and recipe tracking. Controller friendly, with virtual keyboard.

Preferred version: 2.1.6

Azumatt-Recycle_N_Reclaim

A mod that allows you to recycle items back into resources used to make them. Adds a 'Reclaim' tab/button to the crafting menu. Additionally can be used inside of your inventory directly.

Preferred version: 1.4.0

ComfyMods-ComfyAutoRepair

Interact with a crafting station to auto-repair all items in your inventory.

Preferred version: 1.0.0

Goldenrevolver-Quick_Stack_Store_Sort_Trash_Restock

Quick Stacking, Sorting, Trashing and more in one cohesive package

Preferred version: 1.4.13

MSchmoecker-MultiUserChest

Allows multiple players to interact with the same chest at the same time

Preferred version: 0.6.1

shudnal-MyLittleUI

Bunch of little UI tweaks. Tooltips for production timers, player status, items. Custom chest names, buff list, multicraft, weather forecast, crafting sorting, filtering and so on.

Preferred version: 1.2.15

MSchmoecker-VNEI

Valheim Not Enough Items. Displays all items and recipes inside a UI

Preferred version: 0.17.5

Neobotics-HUDCompass

A Heads Up Display compass with map pins and dynamic markers for Ships, Carts and Portals

Preferred version: 1.1.9

Azumatt-AzuHoverStats

It shows information on things when you hover over them. What else is there to say?

Preferred version: 1.1.9

ComfyMods-Gizmo

Comfy version of Gizmo.

Preferred version: 1.15.0

Searica-Extra_Snap_Points_Made_Easy

Quality of life building mod that adds snap points to most vanilla pieces and allows you to manually select snap points for the piece you are placing and the piece you are snapping to. Also has a snap to world grid mode.

Preferred version: 2.0.5

Azumatt-AzuAreaRepair

Repair pieces in a specified area around the player when using the hammer to repair. Code pulled from OdinsQOL

Preferred version: 1.1.6

BentoG-MissingPieces

A fix for what impedes your building fix.

Preferred version: 2.2.3

Advize-PlantEverything

Allows your cultivator to plant berry bushes, thistle, dandelions, mushrooms, previously unavailable tree types, and other decorative flora. Includes many other miscellaneous features (see description). Highly configurable with localization support.

Preferred version: 1.20.0

Advize-PlantEasily

Allows you to plant evenly spaced crops, either one at a time or in any amount of rows and columns, with grid snapping features and invalid crop placement prevention. Harvest in bulk and optionally auto replant crops. Configurable and supports gamepad.

Preferred version: 2.1.1

k942-MassFarming

Xeio's mod to assist with large scale farming in Valheim

Preferred version: 1.11.0

OdinPlus-TeleportEverything

This mod adds extra excitement and functionality to the portal system. Teleport wolves, boars, loxes and other allies. Transport ores, ingots, carts and even take enemies with you, or block players teleporting when enemies are nearby.

Preferred version: 2.9.1

Nextek-SpeedyPaths

Gives more purpose to paths. Increases player speed on paths and constructions. Reduces stamina consumed while sprinting on paths. Exposes optional modifiers for regular terrain in each biome. All values are tuneable.

Preferred version: 1.0.9

blacks7ar-WieldEquipmentWhileSwimming

A simple mod that lets you wield your equipments while swimming/diving or in water (Configurable).

Preferred version: 1.1.3

Azumatt-AzuMiscPatches

Collection of patches from OdinQOL that didn't really have a home in a mod of their own

Preferred version: 1.2.8

MSchmoecker-LocalizationCache

A small mod that caches localization loading, which can help improve startup performance and reduce possible connection timeouts

Preferred version: 0.3.0

MSchmoecker-TimeoutLimit

Increases the timeout while connecting to a server to avoid disconnecting too early

Preferred version: 0.2.0

Searica-NetworkTweaks

Increases data transfer rate for networking and lets you configure how many peers to send data to each update tick.

Preferred version: 0.1.5

Azumatt-TrueInstantLootDrop

Instantly drops the loot where the character dies, not where the ragdoll ends up. Ultimately, the same effect as InstantMonsterLootDrop with less overhead.

Preferred version: 1.0.3

Smoothbrain-ServerCharacters

Saves your character on the server, instead of your computer, to prevent you from messing with it.

Preferred version: 1.4.16

JereKuusela-Server_devcommands

Enables devcommands and utilities for server admins.

Preferred version: 1.108.0

JereKuusela-Upgrade_World

A tool which can add new content to already explored areas.

Preferred version: 1.80.0

bdew-QuickConnect

Adds a quick connect window with a configurable list of servers, no more dealing with steam's buggy favorites widow and entering passwords.

Preferred version: 1.7.0

VentureValheim-Venture_Logout_Tweaks

Saves and applies some status effects (such as Rested) from your last logout.

Preferred version: 0.6.0

Smoothbrain-ShutUp

Prevents mods from spamming the BepInEx Log.

Preferred version: 1.0.2

Smoothbrain-SmartSkills

Improves various aspects regarding the skills in the game.

Preferred version: 1.0.2

Vapok-AdventureBackpacks

A Valheim Mod to add a catalogue of Adventuring Backpacks to the Game. These packs will grow and become more useful as the game progresses.

Preferred version: 1.9.13

Smoothbrain-Groups

Adds basic group features to the game.

Preferred version: 1.2.10

shudnal-Seasons

Four customizable seasons. Different visual flavor for every season, seasonal impact on gameplay. Frozen water and ice floes in Winter. Different weather, raids, lightings and trader items. New special spring grass. Minimal impact on fps.

Preferred version: 1.8.0

README

Fimbulwinter Lite - A Vanilla+ Valheim Modpack

Valheim, but smoother. No new content tiers, no overhauls -- just streamlined, polished vanilla.

Fimbulwinter Lite is a curated, lightweight modpack of 44 mods focused on quality-of-life, UI polish, multiplayer fixes, and subtle enhancements. Vanilla progression, balance, difficulty, and the spirit of the game are untouched. Every mod is actively maintained and verified against the current Valheim version.

Design Principles

Preserve the Spirit of Valheim -- No teleport-cheese (ore transport carries a 10% tax), no game-breaking shortcuts. Progression still requires biome exploration and earned power.
Vanilla+ Over Overhaul -- Enhance what exists instead of replacing it. No new biomes, gear tiers, magic systems, or creature packs.
Multiplayer-First -- Every mod works on dedicated servers, with server-enforced config sync.
Actively Maintained -- Every mod verified current against Thunderstore; no deprecated or abandoned mods.

What's Included

Core & Frameworks (6 mods)

BepInExPack_Valheim -- Mod loader
Jotunn -- Modding framework
JsonDotNET / YamlDotNet -- Shared libraries
ConfigurationManager (shudnal) -- In-game config editing (F1)
ConditionalConfigSync -- Server-enforced config ownership and sync policies

Inventory & Crafting (9 mods)

AzuExtendedPlayerInventory -- Dedicated equipment and quick slots
AzuCraftyBoxes -- Craft using materials from nearby containers
AzuAutoStore -- Auto-deposit items into nearby containers
AzuContainerSizes -- Larger chest capacities
AAA Crafting -- Improved crafting UI with bulk crafting and upgrades
Recycle N Reclaim -- Recycle items back into materials
Quick Stack Store Sort Trash Restock -- One-key chest stacking, sorting, and trash
MultiUserChest -- Multiple players can use one chest simultaneously
ComfyAutoRepair -- Opening a crafting station repairs everything it can repair

UI & HUD (4 mods)

MyLittleUI -- Lightweight UI upgrades: timers, stats, chest contents, weather
VNEI -- In-game item and recipe browser
HUDCompass -- Compass bar with map pins
AzuHoverStats -- Detailed hover tooltips

Building (4 mods)

Gizmo -- Precise build-piece rotation on all axes
Extra Snap Points Made Easy -- More snap points on every piece
AzuAreaRepair -- Repair all nearby build pieces with one hammer hit
MissingPieces -- Vanilla-styled build pieces that should have existed

Farming (3 mods)

PlantEverything -- Plant every gatherable resource and tree
PlantEasily -- Grid-aligned planting and mass harvesting
MassFarming -- Bulk plant and pick with a modifier key

Travel & World QoL (3 mods)

TeleportEverything -- Portal everything, with a 10% ore transport tax
SpeedyPaths -- Move faster on paths, roads, and cleared ground
WieldEquipmentWhileSwimming -- Keep gear in hand while swimming

Fixes & Performance (5 mods)

AzuMiscPatches -- Collection of small vanilla fixes and tweaks
LocalizationCache -- Dramatically faster load times
TimeoutLimit -- Fixes join timeouts on modded servers
NetworkTweaks -- Improved network throughput
TrueInstantLootDrop -- Loot drops instantly on kill

Multiplayer & Server (6 mods)

ServerCharacters -- Server-side character saves (anti-dupe, anti-cheat)
Server devcommands -- Better admin commands and permissions
Upgrade World -- Regenerate world locations after game updates
QuickConnect -- One-click server join
Venture Logout Tweaks -- Safe logout handling
ShutUp -- Silences console log spam

Progression & Content (4 mods)

SmartSkills -- 75% skill recovery after death; death matters but isn't crushing
AdventureBackpacks -- Progression-gated craftable backpacks
Groups -- Party system with shared map pings and chat
Seasons -- Four rotating seasons with visual and gameplay variety

Keyboard Shortcuts

All mod keybinds have been audited against Valheim's default bindings — nothing shadows a vanilla control. Modifier-based binds only act in their context (build mode, planting, menus) and don't interfere with the base action.

Key	Mod	Action	Context
`Alt + Z / X / C`	AzuExtendedPlayerInventory	Use quick slot 1 / 2 / 3	Anywhere
`I`	AdventureBackpacks	Open equipped backpack	Anywhere
`L`	AdventureBackpacks	Toggle Wisplight effect	Anywhere
`Alt + H`	VNEI	Open item/recipe browser	Anywhere
`R`	VNEI	View recipe of hovered item	Menus only (vanilla sheath unaffected)
`Left/Right Arrow`	VNEI	Recipe history back / forward	VNEI window
`Ctrl + Z`	Recycle N Reclaim	Undo last recycle	Inventory
`Delete`	Quick Stack Store	Trash hovered item	Inventory
`Shift` (hold)	AzuCraftyBoxes	Craft max / fill all	Crafting menu
`Shift` (hold)	Gizmo	Rotate build piece on X axis	Build mode
`Alt` (hold)	Gizmo	Rotate build piece on Z axis	Build mode
`G`	Gizmo	Reset piece rotation	Build mode (moved off `V` = vanilla voice chat)
`P`	Gizmo	Copy rotation from targeted piece	Build mode
`Shift` (hold)	MassFarming	Mass plant / mass pick	Cultivator / interact
`F8`	PlantEasily	Toggle grid planting	Cultivator
`F10`	PlantEasily	Toggle grid snapping	Cultivator
`F6`	PlantEasily	Toggle auto-replant	Anywhere
`RCtrl + Arrows`	PlantEasily	Resize planting grid	Cultivator
`Shift` (hold)	PlantEasily	Harvest whole grid	Interact
`Alt + click`	Groups	Ping map for your group	Map
`F3`	ConfigurationManager	Open in-game mod settings	Anywhere

Admin-only (require server admin): F9 toggles creative/nocost mode (Server devcommands), Ctrl + Right-click on the map teleports.

Rebind anything in-game: press F3 → find the mod → change the key (stored in that mod's config file).

Installation

Client: Install via r2modman or the Thunderstore App -- search for FimbulwinterLite by ibfleming.

Server: Install all mods except client-only UI/visual mods. A Pelican/Pterodactyl server egg is provided in the GitHub repo (server/valheim-fimbulwinter-lite-egg.yaml) that automates the full dedicated server install: SteamCMD, BepInEx, all server-side mods, and modpack configs.