Sharing save files in is a common practice used for backing up progress, transferring characters between PCs, or testing high-level builds using community-made "blank" characters. While the process is technically simple, it requires careful management of local versus cloud storage to prevent data loss. Review of Save File Sharing Methods Help with GDStash - Crate Entertainment Forum
: Easily move your own characters between a desktop, laptop, or Steam Deck. Cons : Grim Dawn Save File Sharing
Finally, it is essential to distinguish between types of shared saves. The community has largely self-regulated, drawing a line between and "hacked" sharing . A legit shared save might be a level 100 character who has completed the campaign on Ultimate difficulty using legitimate, farmed gear—a donation to help someone skip the leveling grind. A hacked save, conversely, features impossible stats, skills from multiple masteries, or items edited with third-party tools like GD Stash. Most veteran players and modders respect the former while condemning the latter, especially if used deceptively in multiplayer. This informal ethical code suggests that the community understands that sharing is a tool; its morality depends entirely on the intent and transparency of the user. Sharing save files in is a common practice
: To share items across all your characters, the file transfer.gst (or transfer.gsh for Hardcore) stores everything in your Shared Stash. How to Share or Install a Save Cons : "legit" sharing Finally, it is essential
So, why is save file sharing such a big deal in the Grim Dawn community? Here are just a few benefits:
Depending on what you want to share, copy the following from the save folder: