r/valheim

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About r/valheim

Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for solo play or 2-10 (Co-op PvE) players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. It's available on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, developed by Iron Gate and published by Coffee Stain. * https://discord.com/invite/valheim * https://steamcommunity.com/app/892970/discussions/ * https://www.facebook.com/valheimgame * https://twitter.com/valheimgame

The community at a glance

r/valheim is a Subreddit for Valheim Players with roughly 619K members. It has been around since 2018. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Valheim communities list.

Roughly 74K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Valheim, Annoying, and Worst. Product recommendations often mention best server, best mods, and best weapon.

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Established 2018
619K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +74K members
Growth: +13.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2022: 49K members
  • 2024: 121K members
  • 2025: 33K members
  • 2026: 68K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 23K members
  • Oct: 12K members
  • Nov: 2K members

Topics

  • Valheim
    86 posts in the past month
    #1
    Valheim
    86
  • Annoying
    59 posts in the past month
    #2
    Annoying
    59
  • Worst
    49 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    49
  • Building
    35 posts in the past month
    #4
    Building
    35
  • Hate
    35 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hate
    35

Flair

  • Survival
    26 posts in the past month
    1. My take on Baba Yaga's hut
    2. HOW MYSTERIOUS IS THE MYSTERIOUS AXE HEAD
    3. Whoever designed the Ashlands should work on a CIA blacksite
    #1
    Survival
    My take on Baba Yaga's hut · HOW MYSTERIOUS IS THE MYSTERIOUS AXE HEAD · Whoever designed the Ashlands should work on a CIA blacksite
    26
  • Question
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Frustrating: Avatars left at portal blocking the rest of the group
    2. So lonely
    3. First infested mine, lucky? Soft tissue?
    #2
    Question
    Frustrating: Avatars left at portal blocking the rest of the group · So lonely · First infested mine, lucky? Soft tissue?
    21
  • Screenshot
    17 posts in the past month
    1. This needs fixed before anything else.
    2. The weirdest biome layout- peep my BF doing nothing moments away from disaster.
    3. I accidentally picked up a passenger
    #3
    Screenshot
    This needs fixed before anything else. · The weirdest biome layout- peep my BF doing nothing moments away from disaster. · I accidentally picked up a passenger
    17
  • Video
    9 posts in the past month
    1. The ocean is too small for both of us
    2. Short Nord Greataxe action
    3. Sledge into Sword combo is so satisfying
    #4
    Video
    The ocean is too small for both of us · Short Nord Greataxe action · Sledge into Sword combo is so satisfying
    9
  • Discussion
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Yup, either The Ashlands got ultra nerfed, or idk
    2. Deep north was not as I hoped
    3. Tower Shields
    #5
    Discussion
    Yup, either The Ashlands got ultra nerfed, or idk · Deep north was not as I hoped · Tower Shields
    7

Product recommendations

  • best server
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best platform to host a server on?
    2. What’s the best place to rent a server for Xbox with 5-10 slots?
    3. What is the best service to rent a server from?
    #1
    best server
    Best platform to host a server on? · What’s the best place to rent a server for Xbox with 5-10 slots? · What is the best service to rent a server from?
    6
  • best mods
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Recommendations for Modded Valheim?
    2. Which QoL mods do you think are essential? And what are the best mods for a completely different experience? like a total overhaul
    3. Best mods for building? Help me
    #2
    best mods
    Recommendations for Modded Valheim? · Which QoL mods do you think are essential? And what are the best mods for a completely different experience? like a total overhaul · Best mods for building? Help me
    6
  • best weapon
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What's the best weapon to take into the swamps after getting out of the bronze age?
    2. Which weapon is best for pvp
    3. Is the lightning variant of berserkir axes still the best option after the respawn rate nerf ?
    #3
    best weapon
    What's the best weapon to take into the swamps after getting out of the bronze age? · Which weapon is best for pvp · Is the lightning variant of berserkir axes still the best option after the respawn rate nerf ?
    4
  • best way
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best way to stop mob spawns?
    2. What’s the best way to make new servers to play with 3 friends
    3. What is the best way to destroy this without spending too much time? Just breaking the lower tiles that are on the ground with a hammer?
    #4
    best way
    Best way to stop mob spawns? · What’s the best way to make new servers to play with 3 friends · What is the best way to destroy this without spending too much time? Just breaking the lower tiles that are on the ground with a hammer?
    4
  • best armor
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best armor for Bonemass
    2. The padded helmet and pants with the flametal chestplate is probably the best armor combo
    3. Best armor
    #5
    best armor
    Best armor for Bonemass · The padded helmet and pants with the flametal chestplate is probably the best armor combo · Best armor
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/valheim for?
Best for Valheim Players enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/valheim free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/valheim have?
Roughly 619K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/valheim on?
r/valheim runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/valheim cover?
On the Hive Index, r/valheim is organized under Valheim Players.
How do I join r/valheim?
You can join r/valheim by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Valheim communities like?
Communities for Valheim players, from new Vikings to seasoned raiders. Covers co-op survival, base building, modding, boss strategies, and roleplay servers in the procedurally generated Norse purgatory.
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