How to Export Character Data — VvW

Category: Account · 2026-05-07

Steps

1. Settings → Account: Open Account tab.
2. Export character → Click: Downloads character.json.
3. Import elsewhere: Upload to /tools/build-importer or share via URL.
4. Privacy: Excludes email, password, payment data.

What's actually inside the export

The exported character.json is a snapshot of your build, not your account. It contains your class and race, your allocated skill points, your current skill ranks and rune choices, your gear slots (item IDs and rarities, not the items themselves), and your level. It does not contain your email, password, payment history, or anything that could be used to log in as you — it's a build description, safe to paste into a Discord message or a forum post.

This distinction matters because players sometimes confuse "character export" with an account backup. It is not a save file you can use to restore a wiped account; it's a shareable description of how a character is built, similar in spirit to a talent-calculator link in other RPGs.

Why players export their build

• Sharing builds. The most common reason — post your export in a clan Discord or on the community boards so others can copy your exact skill allocation and rune choices instead of describing it in text.
• Backup before a respec. Skill points can be reallocated at any rest point, but if you're not sure the new build is better, exporting first gives you an exact record of the old one to return to.
• Comparing builds. Paste two exports side by side, or load one into the skill tree planner or skill simulator to compare projected performance before committing gear or points to a change.
• Getting help. If you're asking for advice on a build in the community hub, an export is far more precise than a screenshot — anyone can drop it straight into the build importer and see exactly what you have.

Importing an exported build

To load a build somewhere else, open the Build Importer tool, then either drag-and-drop the downloaded character.json file or paste its contents directly. The tool validates the file against the current skill schema before applying anything, so an export from an old game version will flag any skills or fields that no longer exist rather than silently failing.

Importing a build into the planner or simulator does not change your live character — those tools work on a separate draft copy so you can experiment freely before deciding whether to actually respec in-game.

Format and limitations

The export is a plain JSON file, readable in any text editor if you want to inspect it manually. It reflects your character at the moment you clicked export — it is not live-synced, so if you respec afterward the old file simply describes the old build. There's no size limit or expiry on the file itself, but it is versioned against the current skill and item schema, so very old exports may not import cleanly after major skill rebalances.

Because the file only records item slots and rarity, not full item stat rolls, an imported build shows the shape of a character's gear setup rather than an exact stat-for-stat clone. Two characters with the same class, skills, and slot rarities can still perform slightly differently if their individual item rolls differ — treat the export as a precise skill and gearing template, not a guarantee of identical numbers.

Where exports get used across the site

Exported builds aren't just for private sharing. Community discussions and build guides on the site frequently reference specific loadouts, and having an export ready makes it far easier to follow along or contribute. If you're comparing your own build against a guide's recommendation — for example a PvP-focused build or a solo-farming build — export your current setup first, then load both into the skill tree planner to see exactly where they diverge before you spend points changing anything.

This is also the standard workflow for getting build feedback in the clan Discord or community boards: post your export alongside a question rather than describing your skill points in text, since anyone with the build importer can load it and see your exact setup in seconds.

FAQ

Does exporting my character reveal my account credentials? No. The export explicitly excludes email, password, and payment data — it only contains build information: class, skills, gear slot data, and level.

Can someone use my export to log into my account? No, the file contains no login credentials or account identifiers usable for authentication.

Can I import a build from another player directly onto my character? You can load someone else's export into the skill tree planner or simulator to preview it, but applying it to your live character still costs the normal respec resources — it's not a shortcut around the game's own leveling rules.

Is there a way to compare two builds without importing both? Yes — open both exports in the build importer or planner in separate tabs and compare skill allocations and gear slots side by side.

Does the export update automatically if I change my build later? No, it's a one-time snapshot. Export again after any change if you want an up-to-date record.

Can I edit the JSON file by hand before importing it? Technically yes since it's plain text, but the importer validates the file against the current schema and will reject fields it doesn't recognize, so manual edits that don't match a valid skill or item ID simply won't import.

Will an old export still work after a big balance patch? Usually, but not always. If a patch removes or renames a skill referenced in the file, the importer will flag that entry instead of silently applying it — check the import result before assuming the build matches what you remember.