Buff Framework
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #160 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod opens up the game's buff system for flexible triggering of buffs based on Content Patcher conditions.
An example content.json file looks like this:
"Format": "1. 28. 4",
"Changes": [
"Action": "EditData",
"Target": "aedenthorn. BuffFramework/dictionary",
"LogName": "",
"Entries": {
"aedenthorn. JacketBuff": {
"shirt": "Midnight Dog Jacket",
"which": 28,
"source": "aedenthorn. MidnightDogJacketBuff",
"displaySource": "Midnight Dog Jacket Buff"
This applies the Squid Ink Ravioli buff when a player wears the Midnight Dog Jacket.
Here is a full template of the many fields you can use:
"Format": "1. 28. 4",
"Changes": [
"Action": "EditData",
"Target": "aedenthorn. BuffFramework/dictionary",
"LogName": "",
"Entries": {
"aedenthorn. BuffTestCP": {
"which": -1,
"sheetIndex": -1,
"consume": null,
"duration": null,
"hat": null,
"shirt": null,
"pants": null,
"boots": null,
"ring": null,
"farming": null,
"fishing": null,
"mining": null,
"digging": null,
"luck": null,
"foraging": null,
"crafting": null,
"maxStamina": null,
"magneticRadius": null,
"speed": 5,
"defense": null,
"attack": null,
"healthRegen": null,
"staminaRegen": null,
"source": "aedenthorn. BuffTestCP",
"displaySource": "Test Buff",
"description": "Speedy!",
"buffId": 42424201,
"glowRate": 0. 1,
"sound": "yoba",
"texturePath": null,
"textureX": null,
"textureY": null,
"textureWidth": null,
Buff Framework lets modders trigger buffs using Content Patcher, simplifying custom buff integration. With 1,200 endorsements and 86,666 downloads, it's a well-adopted utility for Stardew Valley modders. Last updated in August 2025, it remains actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid adoption with 1,200 endorsements shows it's trusted by the modding community
- Recent update means it's kept in line with game patches
- Streamlines buff implementation for Content Patcher users
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Content Patcher, so it's not for players who don't use mods
- Limited to modders; end players won't see direct benefits unless using compatible mods
This is for Stardew Valley modders who use Content Patcher and want to add custom buffs without heavy coding. It's also useful for players who install mods that rely on this framework for buff effects.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're a modder, check the mod's documentation on the Nexus page for examples of how to define buffs in your Content Patcher JSON.
- For players, ensure you have Content Patcher installed and updated, then drop Buff Framework into your Mods folder.
- If you're creating a mod that uses buffs, test with a fresh save to avoid conflicts with existing buffs.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 0.7.0
- Downloads
- 86,666
- Endorsements
- 1,200
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 8/8/2023
- Updated
- 8/24/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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