Advanced Loot Framework
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #99 of 119 Modding Tools mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Update to 1. 6 thanks to mouahrara
Install this mod as a dependency for my treasure chest mods:
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[]Overworld Chests
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]Treasure Chests Expanded - Fishing Chests Expanded
You can also use this framework to create your own SMAPI-based treasure chest mods! API information is here.
As a framework, this mod does nothing by itself.
Technical
Requires SMAPI, uses Harmony.
Compatible with Mod Updater for automatic updates.
Code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/StardewValleyMods.
If you want to complain or ask for help or help me test my mods, you can visit my Discord server.
A list of all my mods for Stardew Valley is available at https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/articles/895.
Advanced Loot Framework is a modder's resource by aedenthorn that provides an API for creating custom chests and loot lists. It is used by the author's treasure chest mods. With 1,349 endorsements and 53,474 downloads, it's a popular tool for modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid track record with 1,349 endorsements and over 53k downloads.
- From a known mod author (aedenthorn) who actively uses it in their own mods.
- Purpose-built for modders, so it's likely well-documented for its niche.
⚠️ Cons
- Not for regular players—it's a modder's resource, so no direct gameplay impact.
- Last updated August 2025—may not be compatible with future game patches.
For modders who want to create custom chests and loot systems without reinventing the wheel. If you're a player looking for new loot, this isn't for you—check out the treasure chest mods that use it instead.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to modding, look up aedenthorn's treasure chest mods to see how this framework is used in practice.
- Since it's an API, you'll need to reference it in your own mod's code—make sure your mod loader is set up correctly.
- Check the mod's page for any documentation links or example files before diving in.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 0.4.3
- Downloads
- 53,474
- Endorsements
- 1,349
- Category
- Modding Tools
- Created
- 1/20/2021
- Updated
- 8/22/2025
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