BowsBeforeHoes
Actively maintained and updated for recent game versions — safe to use.
What this mod actually does
BowsBeforeHoes adds bows, upgradeable three-to-six-slot quivers, new arrows, bow zoom, and a configurable chance to recover arrows after hits.
Best for
It is aimed at archers who want visible quivers, specialized ammunition storage, additional bow content, and adjustable archery conveniences.
Setup and configuration
Install both BepInEx and the declared Backpacks dependency; Backpacks supplies quiver storage, while server-tagged gameplay settings can synchronize to clients.
Before you install
Without Backpacks the quiver is mainly a visual ammo indicator, and multiplayer should align dependencies, package versions, recipes, and synchronized settings.
Author description
Bow and Quiver mod. Some tweaks available for archery. 50% chance to return arrows on hit (configurable). This mod is a work in progress with more quivers and features to come.
Configuring this mod
Most Valheim mods expose their settings through BepInEx. Install the Configuration Manager, launch the game and press F1 to tweak everything in-game — no file editing needed.
Read the full install & configuration guide →