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How To Install and Configure Epic Loot on Your Valheim Server

1. Download the Epic Loot Mod

Clicking manual download on the Epic Loot mod package on Nexus Mods

2. Download the JsonDotNet Package

Clicking manual download on the JsonDotNet dependency package on Nexus Mods

3. Download the Jotunn the Valheim Library

Clicking manual download on Jotunn the Valheim Library mod page on Nexus Mods

4. Extract the Files shown Below

(A) Epic Loot

Viewing the extracted EpicLoot.dll assembly inside the WinRAR archive

(B) Jotunn

Viewing Jotunn.dll inside the Jotunn mod archive in WinRAR

(C) JosnDotNet

Viewing Newtonsoft.Json.dll and NewtonsoftJsonDetector.dll inside the WinRAR archive

5. Log In to Your Panel


6. Select the ‘Switch Loader’ Tab

Selecting the Switch Loader tab under General in the Cybrancee control panel sidebar menu

6. Ensure That the Server Is Running on Valheim BepINex Loader

Selecting and verifying the Valheim BepInEx loader installation option on the Switch Loader page

7. Select the ‘File’ Tab

Selecting the Files tab under Management in the server panel sidebar menu

8. Select the ‘BepInEx’ Folder

Navigating into the BepInEx directory in the server file manager

9. Select the ‘Plugin’ Folder

Selecting the plugins folder inside BepInEx within the server file manager

10. Upload All the .dll Files Into the Plugin Folder

Selecting EpicLoot, Jotunn, and Newtonsoft DLL files in the file upload prompt

11. Restart Your Server


12. Head Back to BepInEx Folder and Select the ‘Config’ Folder

Selecting the config folder inside the BepInEx directory in the server file manager

13. Verify the ‘EpicLoot’ Folder Generation

Selecting the generated EpicLoot directory inside the BepInEx config folder in the server file manager

14. Inside the EpicLoot Folder, Select the ‘baseconfig’ Folder

Selecting the baseconfig folder inside the EpicLoot configuration directory in the server file manager

15. Understanding Epic Loot Configuration Files

Configuration FileControlled Mechanics
loottables.jsonThe most important file: Sets drop chances, drop quantities, and loot pools for every monster, boss, and dungeon chest in the game.
magiceffects.jsonControls individual enchantment parameters (e.g., Lifesteal percentage, Fire damage scaling, carry weight buffs, and weapon glowing effects).
legendaries.jsonContains predefined Legendary items, their fixed unique effect combinations, guaranteed drop sources, and lore descriptions.
enchantcosts.jsonAdjusts the exact dust, runestone, and trophy sacrifice requirements to enchant or augment gear at the enchanting table.
enchantingupgrades.jsonConfigures extension piece requirements and upgrade levels for the physical enchanting table structure.
abilities.jsonDefines special active hotkey skills and passive abilities granted by high-tier enchanted weapons and armor.
adventuredata.jsonControls the Bounty Hunting system, Haldor’s mystery gambling shop, and treasure map objectives.
biomedata.jsonDictates which rarity tiers (Magic, Rare, Epic, Legendary) can drop in each biome from the Meadows to the Ashlands.
shardstones.json & shardstoneconversions.jsonManages socketable runestones, socket extraction costs, and shard transmutation recipes.
materialconversions.jsonRegulates salvage returns when breaking down unwanted magic items into crafting essences.
iteminfo.json, itemnames.json, & itemsorter.jsonHandles procedural name generation (prefixes/suffixes), item categories, and inventory sorting rules.

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