(1) Create an account on Nexus mods https://www.nexusmods.com/ (2) Download and install the Vortex Mod Manager https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1?tab=files (3) Launch Vortex, select Valheim It will install "unstripped DLLs" for Valheim (4) Install BepInExPack for Valheim https://valheim.thunderstore.io/package/denikson/BepInExPack_Valheim/ Select "Manual Download" ** Add ZIP file as mod to Vortex (4) Install Valheim mods For each mod, go to the "Files" tab and select "Mod Manager Download". Choose "Slow Download". If your browser asks what application to use to download, select "Vortex" The selection of mods below are mostly cosmetic updates. There are a ton of gameplay mods available but these would have to be installed on the server as well. Configuration Manager https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/740 An updated, expanded, customizable version of the BepInEx Configuration Manager *** Press F1 ingame to open the mod settings menu (works ingame and in main menu) Restart Valheim to apply any changes Custom Textures https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/48 Allows you to replace game textures with custom png files. AutoMapPins with configuration https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/744 Autmoaticly adds map pins for nearby resources BetterUI https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/189 General user interface improvements Tip: disable "ShowCharacterXP" in the mod options menu Character Edit https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/650 Adds a character edit button to the main menu Clock Mod https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/85 Configurable clock widget to the screen showing the in-game time of day Compass https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/851 Adds a customizable compass to the HUD MeadBaseIconFix https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/710 A mod to replace the icons for the Mead Base items Remember IP Address https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/572 Preserves IP address and port entered in the Join IP dialogue. Val-Nude (not compatible with other skin mods, or Valheim Real Eyes) https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/127 Equip nothing but still have clothes on? nahhh! *** manual installation copy PNG files to steamapps\common\Valheim\BepInEx\plugins\CustomTextures *** Alternatives Viking Tattoo Skins https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/524 Valheim Real Eyes https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/245 Woad Warrior Skin https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/219