These characters are freshly leveled to 100 with all Attribute and Skill points available. Devotions are completely unassigned, and the inventory is usually empty. This is perfect for players who love the endgame but hate the leveling process. 2. BiS (Best-in-Slot) Build Showcases
The absolute safest place to find save files is the official forum's "Classes, Builds and Equipment" section. Many build guide authors attach their character's .gdc files directly to their build threads. Look for threads labeled "[V1.2+] Compendium" or specific endgame build guides. 2. The Grim Dawn Discord
In Hardcore mode, death is permanent. However, some players share backup saves to "resurrect" a beloved character after an unfair death (e.g., a disconnect or a bug). This is a hotly debated ethical topic.
Days later, DustWalker replied with a screenshot. It wasn't of a boss kill or a loot drop. It was his character standing at the Gates of Mourndale, surrounded by three other players. Grim Dawn Save File Sharing
Ensure the folder name starts with an underscore (e.g., _SuperBuild ). Step 3: Move the Folder to Your Save Directory
Experiment with level 100 characters before investing dozens of hours.
main : Contains your character folders (e.g., _CharacterName ). transfer.gst : Your local shared stash file (Softcore). transfer.gsh : Your local shared stash file (Hardcore). How to Install a Shared Character Save File These characters are freshly leveled to 100 with
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Before you can import or export save files, you must locate your local directory. Grim Dawn stores saves in different places depending on your cloud storage settings. 1. Default Local Saves (Steam & GOG)
Right-click the folder and select "Send to" > "Compressed (zipped) folder." Look for threads labeled "[V1
Share Links & Codes
If Steam Cloud is active, Steam keeps your files deep within its own directory structure: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[Your Unique Steam ID]\219990\remote\save\ Important Subfolders to Know Inside the save folder, you will see specific directories:
If manual file moving feels too clunky, the Grim Dawn community has developed brilliant third-party tools to automate and expand save file management:
Once you are comfortable with basic sharing, you can level up.