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Progression Backpacks

by ValkerionVoidGaming · for Valheim

Adds increasing quality backpacks to use as you progress through the game.

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About Progression Backpacks

From Thunderstore

Adds increasing quality backpacks to use as you progress through the game.

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This is a custom .yml file with custom backpacks for use with Smoothbrain's backpacks mod. It will not function without it.

MANDATORY: For this mod to work you must go to your Smoothbrain-Backpacks config settings and turn on "Use external YAML".

If there is any difficulty with the mod loading for you, simply rename the .yml contained to "Backpacks.yml" and add it to your configs folder. You MUST do the above step and check "Use external YAML".

Thanks to JamesJonesTV's mod I was able to figure out the exact format required for custom bags to work correctly.

  • This mod includes 4 new backpacks designed to accompany your progression through the swamp, mountains, plains and mistlands biomes.
  • The backpacks have their maximum properties available without upgrading, as I currently see Smoothbrain's backpack upgrades do not work. That being said, there are 10 coin optional upgrades so you can have the bag's star level match the tier of the bag. (2-3-4-5)
  • My bag balance intends for the starting default smoothbrain backpack to have 50% weight reduction or less with the default 5x3 (15) slots.
  • Keep in mind smoothbrain's mod has a setting to have the backpacks invisible on your character if you wish. ("Hide Backpack")



[ Adventurer's Backpack ]

Second Tier backpack for Adventurers who have braved the swamps. Weight of contained items reduced by 60%.
Size: 6x3

Requires: Forge Iron: 30 ElderBark: 60 Guck: 30








[ Mountaineer's Backpack ]

Third Tier backpack for Mountaineers who have conquered the mountains. Weight of contained items reduced by 70%.
Size: 5x4

Requires: Forge Silver: 30 WolfPelt: 30 JuteRed: 10







[ Pathfinder's Backpack ]

Fourth Tier backpack for Pathfinders who have crossed the plains. Weight of contained items reduced by 75%.
Size: 6x4

Requires: Forge BlackMetal: 30 LinenThread: 60 LoxPelt: 10








[ Viking's Backpack ]

Fifth Tier backpack for true Vikings who have ventured to the mistlands and returned stronger. Weight of contained items reduced by 80%.
Size: 7x4

Requires: Black Forge ScaleHide: 20 Carapace: 20 Eitr: 40 JuteBlue: 8










Recommend using AzuExtendedPlayerInventory for a dedicated backpack slot: https://thunderstore.io/c/valheim/p/Azumatt/AzuExtendedPlayerInventory/

If you want to reclaim some (or all) of the resources used on bags you don't need anymore check out: https://thunderstore.io/c/valheim/p/Azumatt/Recycle_N_Reclaim/

For those who come after and may wonder why their custom bags had issues loading as I did; the order of backpack entries matters for several settings, and backpacks must contain an upgrade even if you don't care about using upgrades on them. Blank entries for backpack parts does not mean they are hidden. (Use visible/hidden/hexcode) Also, in the mod config it is mentioned 8 slots wide won't work, despite it working in other mods it doesn't work here from my attempt.

"Adventurer's Backpack":
  description: "Second Tier backpack for Adventurers who have braved the swamps. Weight of contained items reduced by 60%."
  size: 6x3
  unique: global
  appearance:
    BackpackBody: 555555
    BackpackFlap: 1f643e
    Sleepbag: 555555
    BackpackStrapTop: 1f643e
    BackpackStrapBottom: 1f643e
    Pot: hidden
    Teapot: hidden
    Knife: aaccaa
    Knifesheath: aaccaa
    Pickaxe: aaccaa
    MetalclipLeft: hidden
    MetalclipFrontLeft: 667166
    MetalclipFrontRight: 667166
    ToolstrapTop: 667166
    ToolstrapBottom: 667166
    RingBottomLeft: 667166
    PouchFront: 1f643e
    PouchLeft: 1f643e
  crafting:
    station: Forge
    level: 2
    costs:
      Iron: 30
      ElderBark: 60
      Guck: 30
  upgrade:
    1:
      Coins: 10
      size: 6x3
  weight factor: 0.40
  teleport: true

Highlights

From source data

Loaders

Runs on BepInEx.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Dependencies

Needs 1 other project installed alongside it.

Progression Backpacks on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Valheim servers, for BepInEx servers. We download it from Thunderstore, place it, and restart the server.
Server type needed
BepInEx
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Valheim — 4 GB (4 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
1.0.4, released 2025-10-04

Game versions by loader

LoaderGame versionsNewest
BepInEx

From 5 recorded builds of Progression Backpacks.

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
1.0.42025-10-04n/aBepInEx
1.0.32025-10-04n/aBepInEx
1.0.22025-10-04n/aBepInEx
1.0.12025-10-04n/aBepInEx
1.0.02025-10-04n/aBepInEx

Dependencies

Declared by the newest build that lists any. Required ones are installed with it on one-click installs.

Run Progression Backpacks on a Valheim server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Thunderstore as “Tweaks”

Quality of life & UI

Small conveniences, tweaks and interface improvements players notice straight away.

Compatibility

Game
Valheim
Loaders
BepInEx
Requires
One-click install needs a BepInEx server. 1 other project installed alongside it.

Verified at the source

  • ✓ThunderstoreOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-02Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorValkerionVoidGaming, as published on Thunderstore
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

Progression Backpacks, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Which loaders does it support?

BepInEx.

Is it free?

Yes. Progression Backpacks is free to download from Thunderstore.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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