Grandpa's Tools
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #13 of 227 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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This mod changes textures of tools ( see images for the whole list ) and some names.
Now the tools will look crappy at the start and with each upgrade they will get slightly better.
Retextures and renaming can be disabled in config.json
Installation:
SMAPI, Content Patcher nedeed!
1. Download
2. Unzip/extract
3. Paste into your Stardew Valley/Mods folder
4. Run the game once to generate config.json
5. Edit config.json to your liking
The mod idea and Fishing rods recolour coding by Stashek
Art and Content Patcher edits by Gweniaczek
Special thanks to shekurika who helped a lot with the rods recolour coding c:
Translations thanks to these beautiful people:
- Korean by S al von and ksheep0527's translation team
- Russian by nightowl2012
- Chinese by ninthalley ( updated by pray3rz )
- PT BR translation by Taiyokun
- German translation by Kem84
- Ukrainian translation by ChulkyBow
- Spanish translation by BlueRock7JD
( some things got changed with the 1. 6 update so some names will not be translated for now )
Includes compatibility with:
Prismatic Tools Mod by stokastic -> Prismatic Tools Continued by iargue
Alternative Textures by PeacefulEnd
Grandpa's Tools is a visual retexture mod that gives the game's tools a weathered wood and iron appearance, as if they were left in a cabin for years. With over 5,000 endorsements and 413,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a rustic, lived-in aesthetic for their starting tools.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 5,023 endorsements and 413k downloads.
- Simple visual upgrade that fits a rustic playthrough.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't affect gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects visuals—no gameplay changes.
- May not match other mods that overhaul tool textures.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description.
For players who want a more immersive, aged look to their tools without altering gameplay. Perfect for roleplayers or those building a rustic base. Skip if you prefer clean, shiny tools or want gameplay tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a retexture, load it after other texture mods to ensure it takes priority.
- Check the mod's file structure—if it uses loose files, place them in the correct folder manually.
- If you use a mod manager, enable it and let it handle conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Gwen and Stashek
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Downloads
- 413,198
- Endorsements
- 5,023
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 5/31/2021
- Updated
- 5/10/2024
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🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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