Valheim Client-side mods
The most downloaded Client-side mods for Valheim, with how recently each was updated.
EliteCreaturesRebornCreatures spawn with mutations that change how they fight - fast, armoured, exploding, splitting, devouring. Rebuilt from scratch; tunable per biome.
MerchantNPCsA mod that adds buildable Merchant NPCs to Valheim
ValheimDisplayBepInExInfoThis helper plugin displays BepInEx information in Valheim. Displays BepInEx info in Valheim’s main menu, logs/errors in the in-game console, and server name in the console title for dedicated servers.
ValheimOptimizerPerformance optimizer for Valheim: adaptive GC sweeps, dynamic LOD & texture adjustments, zone prefetch, prefab pooling, gradual mob despawn, JIT warm‑up, multiplayer‑safe behavior.
RunicBuildCameraBuild from a detached camera with placement, repair, removal, loose-material pickup and optional Wisplight support.
CrystalArrowsA Custom Arrow Mod Expansion for Jewelcrafting! Use Shattered or Simple Gems to create crystal arrows on the Jewelcrafting Table lvl3! Customizable stats and recipes.
WaystonesBuild a waystone network, sit in front of one, locate with your gaze a distant place or another waystone and fast travel there. Nomap/noportals immersive alternative for regular portals.
ExplorersVisionConfigurable dynamic map explortation radius based on environmental visibility factors with optional configuration syncing if on server.
MoreMissingPiecesAdds more 'missing' building pieces to Valheim.
NoLossyCookingStationsHelps prevent cooking station and fermenter network lag from eating your food.
Cooking_Station_TweaksLets you add adjust cooking time, add more slots, cause cooked items to auto pop when cooked and prevent over-cooking of items. Works for cooking stations and ovens.
I am not the orginal mod author. All credit goes to aedenthorn.
GlobalKeyFixPrevents higher tier mobs from spawning in lower biomes by changing the global keys that the bosses set
QuickStackPlusQuick Stack, Smart Storage chest filters, inventory/container sorting and junk management for Valheim.
PassWardPasswords for wards.
BetterTamesProtect your tamed pets from death with this mod! Features a configurable exception list in the config files and makes every animal followable.
RandomSpawnPointBruhAllows players to specify a random spawn point or static spawn point. Dedicated Server friendly!
DiscordConnector_ClientConnects your Valheim server to a Discord webhook. This must be installed on the client.
SmartpickupGives Valheim autopickup three modes: Normal, Smart, and Off, with configurable pickup range options.
GracefulTeleportationMakes creatures ignore you after you have teleported, until you take action.
CraftFromChestsCraft, build, and fuel smelters/kilns using materials from nearby chests, without moving them into your own inventory. Also fixes the crafting/building UI to show the correct available amount.
WildBearsBears, ponds, fish! Tame them bears, swim in them ponds and feed them bears with them fish!
DeathTweaksv1.4.1 by aedenthorn from NexusMods. Lets you tweak what happens when you die, including item dropping and keeping, whether a tombstone is created, whether food levels are kept, whether to reduce skill levels, etc.
OpenKeepCraft from chests, quick stack, sort, trash, salvage, stack sizes, chest sizes, carts as workbenches, contents signs. Open source, server synced.
HelmetBeGoneSuccessor to my InvisHelm-REmake which contains some bug fixes for armorstand/itemstand and dverger helmet issues. May probably work in co-op/multiplayer mode but not sure. Dont have a way to test it.
ReplaceSkillIconsA simple client-side mod to replace skill icons, supporting all vanilla and non-vanilla skills.
HuskyThe AllFather has heard your wish, so he scoured the land to find the perfect early christmas gift for you.
AutoDoorsDoors and gates open automatically as you approach and close again as you leave. Locked doors are left alone.
BeehiveUtils_RevivedA few customisation options for beehives including amount of honey a hive can hold, time it takes to generate the honey and disabling the proximity build restrictions even as the Biome bees are happy in.
AzuDevModThis mod is specifically designed to assist with issues related
to ZNetScene.RemoveObjects, UnpatchAll, AssetBundle, and prefab loading errors. It's not intended for casual play. Install it primarily if you're facing challenges in these areas.
PortalPreviewSee where a portal leads: a 3D view of the destination inside the frame, lit for its time of day, with true parallax, a spiral reveal and smoke along the edge. Wooden, stone and modded portals. Client-side.
SpyglassAdds a craftable and functional spyglass that doubles as a weapon. Use it to bash your enemies or to see their cowardly faces up close... but from a safe distance! Uses custom mesh, textures, and logic. Configurable and includes gamepad support.
ToolTweaksSimple mod that lets you customize stamina cost, durability drain, and usage delay for tools. Can sync configuration settings to client if installed on server.
aedenthornCustomAudioMod ported from Nexus. Allows you to swap music, ambient sounds, and sound effects with your own audio files.
BetterStationsA mod inspired by Enshroudeds crafting stations. Overhauls how crating/processing stations work.
FirstPersonEnjoy a smooth first-person view that follows where you look.
BedUnclaimerAllows you to unclaim any bed you have claimed or revoke someone else's claim on a bed you built.
ValheimVRPlay Valheim in VR. Release Version
OpenSesameMakes you become the owner of a door before opening it, should reduce issues with being unable to open doors in multiplayer.
IronFangAxeCustom Black Metal Axe replacement, a throwing Axe, and a BattleAxe!
RiverheimA comprehensive world generation overhaul that adds larger continents, forking rivers, epic mountains, lakes and many other features.
balrond_DualMasteryA simple mod allowing for dual wielding any onehanded weapons with it own skill
DiscordBotEnables two-way communication between your Valheim server and Discord channels.
Better_StaminaRebalances stamina system to make it more forgiving and improve the combat flow. Updated for Hildirs Request Update.
SignsAdd information about your world to signs! Easy to configure and use.
PortalPlanePure portal planes for you to incorporate into builds! Now with features like fuel systems, tame transport, item restrictions, validation rules, and portal rendering modes.