More Consistent Vanilla Buff Icons (Tweak - New Icons - Skills - Content Patcher)

⭐ — (73 endorsements) 📥 34,158 downloads 📌 v0.0.1 📅 5/27/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Dylan James · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/27/2025 📅 Created: 5/27/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗
3📦 Content Patcher Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 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.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

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

Replaces buff and nerf icons with more visually consistent designs
Uses sourced game art for icon consistency
Requires Content Patcher for installation

📊 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
🎯 Is This For You?
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.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 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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