Shields - They Block Things
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #5 of 42 Weapons and Shields mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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When moving shields from your hand to your back in vanilla then your shield no longer can prevent any damage when hit. This mod patches this vanilla behaviour to allow shields to always prevent damage when hit. Keep in mind though, a small shield can't block all projectiles coming your way!
You will need Harmony to run this mod!
This mod is incompatible with mods patching Combat Hit Behaviours
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This mod fixes a vanilla behavior in Valheim where shields stop blocking damage when moved to your back. With this patch, shields always prevent damage when hit, though small shields can't block all projectiles. Requires Harmony and is incompatible with mods patching Combat Hit Behaviours.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fixes a frustrating vanilla quirk that left you vulnerable when shield was on your back.
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says.
- Community-approved with 546 endorsements and 58,617 downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Harmony, an extra dependency you'll need to install.
- Incompatible with mods that patch Combat Hit Behaviours, which could conflict with other combat overhauls.
- Small shields still can't block all projectiles, so don't expect a full block-all solution.
For Valheim players who hate the vanilla mechanic where shields stop working when stowed on your back. If you're tired of getting hit while your shield is away, this mod is for you. Skip if you don't use shields or prefer combat mods that already change hit behaviors.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have BepInEx installed first, as Harmony is a dependency for many Valheim mods.
- If you're using other combat mods, check if they modify Combat Hit Behaviours to avoid conflicts.
- Test with a small shield to see the projectile blocking limitation in action.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- A_Jannik
- Version
- 1.0.1.0
- Downloads
- 58,617
- Endorsements
- 546
- Category
- Weapons and Shields
- Created
- 2/10/2022
- Updated
- 2/13/2024
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