More Consistent Vanilla Buff Icons (Tweak - New Icons - Skills - Content Patcher)
🟠 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
- 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #144 of 179 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
REQUIREMENTS
⧉ㅤContent Patcher
RECOMMENDATIONS
⧉ㅤSpacecore Luck Skill
⧉ㅤSpouse and Roommate Buffs
⧉ㅤBetter Together - SVE Spouse Buffs
DESCRIPTION
This mod replaces the vanilla buffs sprite sheet with ones that are more visually consistent. All of the buffs are now square with a solid border. A handful of the icons have been updated with new art from more recent versions of the game, either taking from achievement art or other sprite sheets.
I have included an optional sprite sheet with the corners erased, to give icons a more "rounded" vanilla look.
A handful are still ugly vanilla ones. I am not creative enough to come up with better ones.
There is a high likelihood I will improve upon more designs. So feel free to track the mod on Nexus.
COMPATIBILITY
The "Luck" icon is pretty shamelessly copied from Spacecore Luck Skill. It is what I think of when I think of the "Luck" trait in Stardew Valley and it is included in all of my playthroughs. The art MoonSlime used is actually from the "Cowpoke" achievement. So I scaled it down and touched up the art myself while using their colors as a reference. I have gone ahead and patched the mod (hopefully), so it will use this mod's icon for full consistency.
A UI overhaul for Stardew Valley that replaces inconsistent buff and nerf icons with visually unified versions using original game art. With 73 endorsements and 34,158 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players bothered by mismatched icon styles.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 73 endorsements and over 34k downloads
- Keeps the vanilla aesthetic—no jarring custom art
- Simple, focused fix for a common visual annoyance
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects icons—no gameplay or balance changes
- Requires Content Patcher, so you'll need to set that up first
- Last updated May 2025—check for compatibility with the latest game version
For Stardew Valley players who notice the mismatched buff icons and want a cleaner, more unified look without straying from vanilla style. Skip if you're after gameplay tweaks or prefer a complete UI overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install Content Patcher first, then drop this mod's folder into your Mods directory
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Stardrop to keep track of updates and dependencies
- If icons don't change, double-check that Content Patcher is enabled in your SMAPI log
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Dylan James
- Version
- 0.0.1
- Downloads
- 34,158
- Endorsements
- 73
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 5/27/2025
- Updated
- 5/27/2025
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