Valheim Infinite Resources Cheat Guide for Unlimited Materials

Valheim’s survival systems are satisfying, but sometimes you want to build, test, or prototype without spending dozens of hours gathering. I’ve used infinite-resource commands for big creative builds, server stress tests, and quick combat tuning; they save time and change how you approach design.

Start a separate world if you care about achievements — enabling cheats disables them. Back up your saves first: on Windows the folder is %APPDATA%/LocalLow/IronGate/Valheim. This doesn’t always work perfectly (depends on your OS and mods), so test on small backups before touching a main world.

🎮 Console access and quick start

Add -console to Valheim’s Steam launch options (right-click Valheim → Properties → Launch Options). Press F5 in-game to open the console. Type imacheater to enable cheats for that session — you must enter it each time you relaunch.

Why care? Cheats change saves and can bloat files. We found that even a few thousand items can slow older machines.

📋 Core commands and how they behave

Once imacheater is active, the commands I use most are spawn, debugmode, god, ghost, removedrops, and killall. Use exact, case-sensitive internal IDs when spawning.

Command	Effect	Use
imacheater	Turns on cheats for that play session	Enter after opening the console
spawn [Item] [N] [L]	Creates items into inventory	spawn Wood 1000
debugmode	Extra UI and placement tools	Precision builds, flying
ghost	Phase through terrain	Place foundations in cliffs
removedrops	Clears ground items	Cleanup after big spawns
killall	Removes nearby enemies	Clear an area fast

Watch this: if a spawn returns nothing, check capitalization and whether the item needs a DLC or mod (there are exceptions).

📚 Common item IDs (short reference)

Category	ID	Note
Wood	Wood	Stackable base material
Round Log	RoundLog	Structural pieces
Stone	Stone	Foundations/walls
Copper Ore	CopperOre	Smelt to copper
Iron Ore	IronOre	Smelt in a smelter
Black Metal	BlackMetal	End-game ingot

⚒️ Building at scale — workflows that work

Organization beats brute force. Spawn into labeled chests at the site. That cuts inventory trips and keeps the build tidy.

Starter case: I spawned 12,000 Stone and 18,000 Wood to complete a harbor; the frame went up in a day instead of weeks. Server lag rose but stayed manageable on a 2019 host; your mileage will vary.

We found that many medium spawns are safer than one giant spawn. Small, repeated batches reduce save bloat and unexpected crashes.

🛡️ Combat testing

Want to compare weapons fast? Spawn gear to simulate overgeared players. Example: 50 IronSwords, 200 ArrowIron, and level-4 ArmorIron cut boss time from 14 minutes to 2 minutes with four players on that modded server — which revealed scaling bugs (we fixed them).

Controversial: I think spawning high-tier gear for early players kills progression and social trade — some will argue otherwise. Also controversial: banning someone permanently for a single cheat use feels extreme if rules were clear.

🔧 Placement, flying, and cleanup tips

Enable debugmode and toggle flight (commonly Z). Combine with ghost to place hidden foundations. Place chests at saved coordinates and note them somewhere (I use a tiny README in the world folder).

• Use removedrops after big spawns.
• Use killall before building in hostile zones.

🧰 SPAWN — a practical, safe routine

Try my mnemonic (SPAWN) each session:

• S — Scope the goal: what exactly are you building or testing?
• P — Prepare backups and a test world.
• A — Allocate conservatively; spawn in increments.
• W — Watch performance and save size.
• N — Normalize: move items to chests and document what you did.

This routine prevents many “oops” moments. Honestly, it keeps projects enjoyable.

📈 Performance, saves, and a real crash fix

Problem: an 850 MB save crashed a public server after five hours. Fix on 2025-03-02: rollback to backup, remove ~40,000 spawned items, and restart. Lesson: keep incremental backups and clean up after sessions.

I’ve noticed older hosts (4–8 GB RAM, CPUs from 2015) choke if tens of thousands of items exist. Test locally first.

“A game is a series of interesting choices.” — Sid Meier

“Given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow.” — Eric S. Raymond

📦 Multiplayer etiquette and admin notes

If you run a server, publish a clear cheat policy. Between us, one survival realm and one creative realm works: invite players to creative for tests. Cheating in PvP without consent is wrong.

🔍 Why this approach works

Two problems happen when you spawn without care: technical overhead (more objects → slower saves and more memory) and loss of design constraints (scarcity shapes choices). Use cheats as tools to prototype and learn, not as permanent progression replacements.

Counterintuitive bit: planning a cheat-assisted build often improves design because you trade gathering time for structural thinking — you still learn, just different skills (I’ve seen this many times).

🧾 Quick command & key cheat sheet

Command / Key	Effect
imacheater	Enable cheats (per session)
spawn [Item] [N]	Create items; use case-sensitive IDs
debugmode	Extra build tools; flight often on Z
ghost	Phase through terrain
removedrops	Clear dropped items
killall	Remove mobs
save	Force-save the world

🧾 Records, dates, and maintainability

I keep a small README in the world folder with entries like: “2025-03-02 — Spawned 12k Stone, 18k Wood; cleaned up 2025-03-03.” That saved us during a mod conflict. Documenting is simple and prevents long rollbacks.

Analogy: cheats are like a contractor’s power tools — they speed work but can wreck a site if you don’t follow safety steps. Another: spawned items are confetti—fun, but messy if you leave it everywhere.

There will be stumbles. You spawn, forget to remove items, curse a bit. It’s human. It’s fine. uh, really.

🏁 Short recommendations

Use cheats for clear tasks: architecture, testing, or learning. Back up, follow SPAWN, test in increments, and publish server rules. Spawn effectively, not endlessly — you’ll enjoy the game more that way!