Not everyone has 200 hours to level a new character to 100 and farm specific gear. Downloading a pre-made save file allows players to test a fully geared Purifier, Death Knight, or Ritualist before committing to the grind.
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[YourSteamID]\219990\remote\save\ (Note: 219990 is Grim Dawn's Steam App ID) Grim Dawn Save File Sharing
While save sharing is generally safe, keep these precautions in mind:
The recipient places this folder into their own \Documents\My Games\Grim Dawn\Save\main directory. Not everyone has 200 hours to level a
The character should appear in their character list. 3. Best Practices for Save File Management
Replace a corrupted local save file or recover progress lost to a hardware crash. The search plan is comprehensive, covering file locations,
| Source | Best For | Safety Rating | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (Build Compendium) | Endgame Level 100 builds | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (User-vetted) | | Reddit (/r/Grimdawn) | Requesting specific items | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Check post history) | | Nexus Mods | Modded saves (Dawn of Masteries) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Virus scanned) | | Grim Dawn Discord (Sharing channel) | Leveling templates, Stash files | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Active moderation) | | Random Mediafire links | Nothing. Avoid. | ⭐ (High risk) |
Launch the game. The character should now appear in your list. Sharing Characters with Other Players
A massive external database tool. It allows you to import your character and stash files, search through every item you've collected, and infinitely expand your storage capacity. You can also use it to legally "generate" items if you are purely testing builds.
Access "mule" characters packed with specific sets, crafting materials, or rare components.