Best Valheim Server Hosting 2026
Valheim needs more RAM than most people expect — especially once Mistlands and Ashlands unlock. A US datacenter adds 100 ms to every fight. And a host that does not support BepInEx properly will cost you hours of troubleshooting. Here is what actually matters.
What to look for in a Valheim host
RAM headroom for late-game biomes
Valheim's RAM usage climbs noticeably once Mistlands and Ashlands are active. A 4 GB server that ran fine in Meadows will struggle in late biomes. 6 GB is the real minimum; 8 GB is comfortable for a modded group.
Europe availability for low ping
Valheim is a melee-heavy game where latency matters — a US server adds 100 ms to every axe swing. Helsinki or Frankfurt hosts give European players sub-20 ms consistently.
BepInEx and ValheimPlus support
Most Valheim groups run at least ValheimPlus. A good host lets you install BepInEx and drop mod files via file manager without SSH access. Bonus: hosts that support server-side configuration of ValheimPlus settings.
Crossplay enabled
Crossplay between Steam and Xbox is a checkbox when starting the server. Make sure your host does not block the Xbox networking ports or you will get silent connection failures from Xbox players.
Automated backups
Valheim worlds are hard to recover from corruption. Daily automated backups with one-click restore protect hundreds of hours of building and progression.
RAM by setup
| Setup | RAM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla, 2–8 players | 6 GB | Comfortable through all biomes |
| Modded (BepInEx + ValheimPlus) | 8 GB | Safe for most mod lists |
| Heavy mods, 10+ players | 12 GB | Epic Loot, Valheim Legends etc. |
CoalHost for Valheim
CoalHost runs Valheim on AMD EPYC hardware in Helsinki. BepInEx support, crossplay enabled, daily backups and auto-restart on crash. Plans from €12/month.
See Valheim hosting plans →FAQ
How much RAM does a Valheim server need?↓
6 GB covers a small group through all biomes on vanilla Valheim. Add 2 GB for BepInEx mods. A modded server with 10+ players benefits from 10–12 GB.
Does Valheim support crossplay between Steam and Xbox?↓
Yes. Valheim crossplay works between Steam and Xbox Game Pass players on the same server. Enable the crossplay option when starting the server.
Can I run Valheim mods on a dedicated server?↓
Yes. Install BepInEx on the server, then drop mod DLLs into the BepInEx/plugins folder. ValheimPlus, Epic Loot and Valheim Legends all work server-side.
How many players can join a Valheim server?↓
The default cap is 10 players but this can be raised with mods or server settings. Most groups run 4–8 players for a comfortable experience.
Does the world save when no players are online?↓
Valheim saves the world periodically and on shutdown. The world does not simulate when empty — enemies do not move and structures do not change. This is fine for most groups.