Windrose servers can install various mods to enhance gameplay on their servers. The two key types of mods are Lua and Pak mods. Lua mods require UE4SS, while pak mods can be installed on servers and locally at any time. A majority of mods for Windrose are Pak mods and require both the client and the server to have the mods installed to ensure functionality. Mods can range from adding recipes to players to expanding levels, stack sizes, and more.

Mod Type	Installation Steps
Pak	Server \| Local
Lua	Server \| Local
Blueprint	Server \| Local

How to Install Pak Mods on a Windrose Server

1. Download the desired Windrose mod here.

Note: Read the description of the mod for compatibility and unique instructions.

2. Extract the mod into an empty folder.

3. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

4. Stop the server.

5. Go to the Files tab.

6. Find the following directory: /home/container/R5/Content/Paks

7. Open the Create dropdown and choose Create Folder.

8. Name the folder ~mods and press Create.

9. Upload the mod into the ~mods folder.

10. Start the server.

Note: Some pak mods may require both server and player installation.

How to Install Pak Mods for Windrose Locally

1. Download the desired Windrose mod here.

Note: Read the description of the mod for compatibility and unique instructions.

2. From the Steam library, right-click Windrose, hover Manage, and choose Browse local files.

3. Find the following directory: \SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Windrose\R5\Content\Paks

4. Enter the ~mods folder. If not present, create the folder.

5. Unzip the desired pak mods into the folder.

6. Launch Windrose.

How to Install Lua Mods on a Windrose Server

Requirement: UE4SS is required. Learn how to install UE4SS for Windrose here.
Lua mods must be installed both on the client and server.

1. Download the desired Windrose mod here.

Note: Read the description of the mod for compatibility and unique instructions.

2. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

3. Stop the server.

4. Go to the Files tab.

5. Find the following directory: /home/container/R5/Binaries/Win64/Mods .

6. Upload the downloaded file from step 1.

7. Right-click the uploaded file and hit Unarchive.

8. Open the mods.txt file.

9. Enable the mod by changing its value to 1.

10. Press the Save button.

11. Start the server.

How to Install Lua Mods for Windrose Locally

1. Download the desired Windrose mod here.

2. From the Steam library, right-click Windrose, hover Manage, and choose Browse local files.

3. Find the following directory: \SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Windrose\R5\Binaries\Win64\ue4ss\Mods .

4. Unzip the downloaded file from step 1 into the directory.

5. Open the mods.txt file.

6. Enable the mod by changing its value to 1.

7. Save the file.

8. Launch Windrose.

How to Install Blueprint Mods on a Windrose Server

1. Download the desired Windrose mod here.

Note: Read the description of the mod for compatibility and unique instructions.

2. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

3. Stop the server.

4. Go to the Files tab.

5. Find the following directory: /home/container/R5/Content/Paks .

6. Open the LogicMods folder.

If it is not present, create it manually by going to Create > Create Folder.

7. Upload the downloaded file from step 1.

8. Start the server.

How to Install Blueprint Mods for Windrose Locally

1. Download the desired Windrose mod here.

2. From the Steam library, right-click Windrose, hover Manage, and choose Browse local files.

3. Find the following directory: \SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Windrose\R5\Content\Paks\ .

4. Upload any blueprint mods to the LogicMods folder. The folder can be created manually if absent.

5. Launch Windrose.