Build Health
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #220 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Level up your max health as you play.
Compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 4+ on Linux, Mac, and Windows. Requires SMAPI 3. 0 or later.
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI.
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]Download this mod and unzip it into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
To undo the mod's changes later, edit the data\.json file for your save and change the ClearModEffects field to true.
Usage
You'll automatically get XP for...
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[]using tools;
[
]sleeping;[]eating or drinking;
[]taking damage;
[]running out of stamina (becoming exhausted);
[]passing out (either by working while exhausted or or staying up late).
Get enough XP, and your endurance will level up and increase your max stamina.
See also
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[]Official discussion thread
[
]Source code + release notes - My other mods
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[]Official discussion thread
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[]using tools;
Build Health is a gameplay mod that increases your maximum health as you play, providing a progression system tied to gameplay. With 2,000 endorsements and nearly 59,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more rewarding health growth mechanic. Last updated in March 2021, it remains a stable addition for those wanting a simple health progression boost.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Over 58,000 downloads show it's a proven, popular mod.
- Simple concept: health grows as you play, no complex setup.
- 2,000 endorsements indicate a solid community approval.
⚠️ Cons
- No details on how health gain is balanced or scaled.
- Last updated in 2021, so may not be compatible with newer game versions.
- Potential balance issues if health growth is too fast or slow.
This mod is for players who want a more dynamic health system that rewards continued play. It's ideal for those who find static health bars boring and enjoy a sense of progression in their character's toughness. Casual and veteran players alike can appreciate the added incentive to keep playing.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod is compatible with your game version, as it hasn't been updated since 2021.
- Consider pairing with other gameplay mods that affect difficulty to balance the health increase.
- Test the health gain rate early to see if it feels right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Alpha_Omegasis
- Version
- 1.9.0
- Downloads
- 58,988
- Endorsements
- 2,000
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 6/9/2016
- Updated
- 3/31/2021
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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