If you have disabled cloud saves within the game’s options, Grim Dawn will store your data in a standard Windows directory:
: Easily move your own characters between a desktop, laptop, or Steam Deck. Cons :
In Grim Dawn settings (Main Menu -> Options -> General), uncheck "Cloud Saving." Restart the game. Grim Dawn Save File Sharing
: Obtain the character folder (e.g., _BuildTest123 ) from a friend or a community site like the Crate Entertainment Forums.
As one user noted, "You just copy the entire save folder from whatever is your current progress system... unless you have 'mismatching' progress you can copy the entire save folder". If you have disabled cloud saves within the
Welcome to the underground railroad of ARPGs: Save File Sharing.
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. As one user noted, "You just copy the
Most of the community accepts QoL shared files but frowns upon god-mode characters in multiplayer.
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
I have structured this not just as a "how-to," but as an exploration of the culture , the risks , and the rewards of bypassing the grind.
the save folder (or specific character folders within it). Transfer the files via USB drive, cloud storage, or email.