Adding Mods

Install and manage Steam Workshop mods on your Conan Exiles server

Adding Mods to Conan Exiles

Enhance your Conan Exiles server with Steam Workshop mods! This guide covers how to install, manage, and troubleshoot mods.

Manual Upload Required! Mods must be downloaded on your PC and uploaded to your server manually. The server does not auto-download mods from Steam Workshop.

How Conan Exiles Mods Work

1. Find the mod’s Workshop ID on Steam
2. Download the mod on your local PC
3. Upload the .pak file to your server
4. Create a modlist.txt file listing your mods
5. Players must subscribe to the same mods to join

Players must have matching mods! If your server uses mods, players need to subscribe to the same mods on Steam Workshop or they cannot connect.

Finding Mod IDs

Every Steam Workshop mod has a unique ID number.

Getting the Workshop ID

1. Go to the Conan Exiles Steam Workshop
2. Find a mod you want to install
3. Look at the URL - it contains the mod ID:
   https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=880454836
   
   The ID is 880454836

Popular Mods

Mod	Workshop ID	Description
Pippi	880454836	Admin tools, warps, kits
EEWA	1734383367	Enemies, weapons, armor expansion
Fashionist	1159180273	Cosmetic armor system
Hosav’s UI	1797359985	Enhanced user interface
Emberlight	1369802940	Quality of life improvements

Installing Mods

Step 1: Download Mods on Your PC

1. Open Steam and go to the Conan Exiles Workshop
2. Subscribe to the mods you want
3. Launch Conan Exiles once to download the mods
4. Find the downloaded .pak files in:
   Steam/steamapps/workshop/content/440900/[MOD_ID]/
   

Step 2: Upload Mods to Server

1. Stop your server
2. Go to File Manager in the Game Panel
3. Navigate to ConanSandbox/Mods/ (create the folder if it doesn’t exist)
4. Upload each mod’s .pak file

Step 3: Create modlist.txt

1. In File Manager, navigate to ConanSandbox/Mods/
2. Create a new file named modlist.txt
3. Add each mod’s .pak filename on a new line:
   Pippi.pak
   Fashionist.pak
   HosavsUI.pak
   
4. Save the file
5. Restart your server

Use just the filename (e.g., Pippi.pak), not the full path. The server looks in the Mods folder automatically.

Load Order

Mod load order matters! Some mods must load before others to work correctly. Check each mod’s description for load order requirements.

The order mods appear in your modlist.txt is the order they load:

• First mod in the list loads first
• Dependencies should load before mods that require them

Example modlist.txt

# Load Pippi first (many mods depend on it)
Pippi.pak

# Then other mods in order
Fashionist.pak
Emberlight.pak
HosavsUI.pak

Updating Mods

Since mods are manually uploaded, you need to update them manually:

1. Download the updated mod on your PC (resubscribe or verify files)
2. Stop your server
3. Delete the old .pak file from ConanSandbox/Mods/
4. Upload the new .pak file
5. Restart your server

Check mod Workshop pages regularly for updates. Outdated mods can cause crashes or connection issues.

Installing Map Mods

Map mods (like Savage Wilds) require an additional step to load the custom map.

1. Install the Mod: Follow the standard installation steps above (upload .pak and add to modlist.txt).
2. Configure Engine.ini:
   • Go to File Manager → ConanSandbox/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/
   • Open Engine.ini
   • Add the following section at the bottom:

[/Script/EngineSettings.GameMapsSettings]
ServerDefaultMap=/Game/Mods/Savage_Wilds/Savage_Wilds

Replace Savage_Wilds with your map mod’s name. The path format is /Game/Mods/ModName/ModName.

Removing Mods

Removing mods can corrupt saves! Some mods add items or structures to your world. Removing them may cause issues or crashes. Always backup before removing mods.

Safe Removal Process

1. Backup your server - Create a backup in the Game Panel
2. Stop your server
3. Remove the mod’s filename from modlist.txt
4. Delete the mod’s .pak file from ConanSandbox/Mods/
5. Restart your server
6. Test that everything works correctly

Helping Players Connect

Players need the exact same mods to join your server.

Share Your Mod List

1. Create a Steam Workshop Collection with all your mods
2. Share the collection link with players
3. Players click “Subscribe to All” to get all mods at once

If Players Can’t Connect

1. Ensure players have subscribed to all required mods
2. Have players launch Conan Exiles once to download mods
3. Verify mod versions match (player mods must be up to date)
4. Have players verify game files on Steam

Mod Troubleshooting

Server Won’t Start After Adding Mods

Solution:

1. Check the console for error messages
2. Verify modlist.txt has correct filenames
3. Try removing mods one at a time to find the issue
4. Ensure mod files are .pak format (not zipped)

Mods Not Loading

Solution:

1. Verify modlist.txt exists in ConanSandbox/Mods/
2. Check filenames match exactly (case-sensitive)
3. Ensure .pak files aren’t corrupted (re-download if needed)

Players Get “Mod Mismatch” Error

Solution:

1. Players need to subscribe to the exact same mods
2. Ensure mod versions match (both server and client updated)
3. Check load order matches on both sides

Performance Considerations

Minimum 12GB RAM Required! Modded Conan Exiles servers require at least 12GB of RAM to run reliably. Servers with less RAM may experience crashes, lag, or fail to start with mods installed.

Recommended Plans for Modded Servers

Mod Count	Recommended Plan
1-5 light mods	12GB (minimum)
5-15 mods	12GB
15+ mods	16GB

Mod Types by Resource Usage

• Light: UI changes, cosmetics, QoL tweaks
• Medium: New items, recipes, crafting stations
• Heavy: Total conversions, new maps, AI overhauls

Next Steps

Server Configuration

Configure server settings

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

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