HookGenPatcher
ValheimModding
Generates MonoMod.RuntimeDetour.HookGen's MMHOOK file during the BepInEx preloader phase.
Is there a Valheim mod to reduce stamina use?
Yes. Stamina mods let you reduce how much running, jumping, attacking and building cost, or make stamina regenerate faster — so exploration and combat feel less gated by the bar.
Mods that do this
Cooking
Smoothbrain
Adds a skill that increases health, stamina, eitr and HP regeneration for cooked food.
This_Goes_Here
ASharpPen
Small mod for mod authors to run file operations in bepinex folders.
SpeedyPaths
Nextek
Gives more purpose to paths. Increases player speed on paths and constructions. Reduces stamina consumed while sprinting on paths. Exposes optional modifiers for regular terrain in each biome. All values are tuneable.
VikingsDoSwim
blacks7ar
A simple mod that lets you configure Max Swim Speed at max swim skill level. Scales your swim speed, stamina regen and stamina consumption to your swim skill level. Adds a new diving mechanic that lets you swim underwater.
Evasion
Smoothbrain
Adds a skill that reduces the stamina usage of dodging.
The details
Most stamina mods expose multipliers for each action's cost plus regeneration rate, so you can gently ease early-game stamina pain without going fully infinite.
This is a favorite for players who find early Valheim's constant 'out of stamina' walking frustrating, especially before food and skills ramp up your pool.
If you'd rather keep the survival tension, set modest reductions rather than zero cost. Some world-rules mods also include stamina options alongside other rule toggles.
New to mods? Read the install & configuration guide. Read the full install & configuration guide →
Related questions
- What increases stamina in vanilla Valheim?
- Food is the main driver — eating raises your max stamina — and the Run/Jump skills reduce their costs over time. Stamina mods let you adjust this directly.
- Can you get infinite stamina with a mod?
- Yes, most stamina mods can effectively remove the cost, but a modest reduction usually feels better than fully infinite, which removes combat and travel tension.