{"id":1448,"date":"2026-02-02T23:07:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T23:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.academy-hosting.com\/hosting\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=1448"},"modified":"2026-02-03T01:22:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:22:33","password":"","slug":"how-to-add-mods-to-a-mordhau-server","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.academy-hosting.com\/hosting\/guides\/mordhau-guides\/how-to-add-mods-to-a-mordhau-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Mods to a Mordhau Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This guide explains <strong>how to add mods to a Mordhau server<\/strong> using the official Mod.io integration. Mods allow you to add custom game modes, maps, weapons, mechanics, and server utilities to your Mordhau server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mordhau\u2019s mod system is simple once understood, but it is very strict about <strong>where and how mods are defined<\/strong>. Incorrect placement or formatting will prevent mods from downloading or loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Mordhau Server Mods Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mordhau uses <strong>Mod.io<\/strong> as its official mod distribution platform. Unlike older systems, Mordhau mods are <strong>not subscription-based<\/strong> and do not require multiple Mod.io accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, mods are loaded by directly referencing their <strong>Mod ID<\/strong> inside the server\u2019s configuration files. When configured correctly, the server will automatically download and update mods from Mod.io.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Add Mods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before editing any configuration files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop your Mordhau server completely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure no configuration files are being written to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a list of Mod IDs ready<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Editing configuration files while the server is running can cause mods to fail loading or corrupt server settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Mods Are Added (Critical)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mods are added through the <strong>Game.ini<\/strong> file and must be placed inside the correct section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[\/Script\/Mordhau.MordhauGameSession]\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If mods are not placed in this section, they will not load and the server will not download them from Mod.io.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example: Adding Mods to Game.ini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a working example of a Mordhau server with multiple mods installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">[\/Script\/Mordhau.MordhauGameSession]\nMaxSlots=48\nServerName=yourservername\nServerPassword=\nAdminPassword=yourpassword\nMods=71385\nMods=71020\nMods=126237\nMods=131150\nMods=132309\nBannedPlayers=()\nMutedPlayers=()\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Each mod is defined using its own <code>Mods=<\/code> line. This is required for proper loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Rules for Adding Mordhau Mods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each mod must be on its own line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each line must start with <code>Mods=<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only numeric Mod IDs are used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mods must be inside the MordhauGameSession section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do <strong>not<\/strong> separate mod IDs with commas or spaces. Mordhau will ignore incorrectly formatted entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Mod IDs on Mod.io<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mod IDs are listed directly on each mod\u2019s page on Mod.io.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/mordhau.mod.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mordhau Mods on Mod.io<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mod ID appears <strong>under the mod title<\/strong> on the mod\u2019s page. This numeric value is what you place after the <code>=<\/code> sign in Game.ini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Mods=131150\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Need Multiple Mod.io Accounts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Mordhau\u2019s current mod system does <strong>not<\/strong> require multiple Mod.io accounts, even if you are running multiple servers or different game modes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mods are linked directly to the server configuration, not to a Mod.io user subscription. This makes it easy to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run multiple game mode servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use different mod sets per server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change mods without account switching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starting the Server After Adding Mods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After saving <code>Game.ini<\/code>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start the server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow extra startup time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch the console for mod download progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On first launch, the server may take several minutes to download and install all mods. This is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mod Issues and Fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mods Not Downloading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mod ID is incorrect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mods not inside the correct section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server was not restarted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Server Fails to Start After Adding Mods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incompatible mods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted download<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Too many heavy mods for the server hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Players Cannot Join After Mods Are Added<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clients are still downloading mods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mod mismatch between server and client<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practices for Modded Mordhau Servers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add mods incrementally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test after each change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid overloading the server with unnecessary mods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure CPU resources are sufficient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mods increase server-side processing. High player counts combined with many mods can require stronger hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding mods to a Mordhau server is straightforward when done correctly. By placing Mod IDs in the proper <code>Game.ini<\/code> section and following formatting rules, the server will automatically download and load mods from Mod.io.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper mod management allows you to create unique gameplay experiences while maintaining stability and performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide explains how to add mods to a Mordhau server using the official Mod.io integration. Mods allow you to add custom game modes, maps, weapons, mechanics, and server utilities to your Mordhau server. Mordhau\u2019s mod system is simple once understood, but it is very strict about where and how mods are defined. 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