Personal Combat Drone Redux
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #122 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
After a couple of years of maintaining the unofficial version of cotboy's Personal Combat Drone (hidden away in the Stardew forums) I figured it was time to bring out to a larger audience.
Sometimes you just want to mine, or fish in the sewers in peace. This drone will keep you protected from enemies by blasting them before they
can get too close. I've also had feedback for users with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that this mod makes traversing the mines a lot easier on the hand.
I tested the re-texture Navi (from Legend of Zelda) for Personal Combat Drone - RETEXTURE and they are still compatible.
It even kills armoured bugs!
config.json options:
"Active": true, // Default state on day start.
"KeyboardShortcut": "F7", // Keyboard shortcut to toggle the drone on and off.
"RotationSpeed": 2, // How fast the drone rotates around you, in seconds.
"Damage": -1, // Damage the projectile does, -1 = one hit KO.
"ProjectileVelocity": 16, // How fast the projectile moves. Smaller is slower and has a higher chance of missing.
"DroneRadius": 80 // how large a circle the drone flies
All mod options are configurable with GMCM.
Source Code: Github
Personal Combat Drone Redux revives cotboy's mod, adding a combat drone that automatically kills monsters, letting you mine, fish, or farm at night without fear. Toggle it on/off with a keyboard. Popular with 2,378 endorsements and 126,510 downloads, updated September 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,378 endorsements and 126,510 downloads show it's a proven mod.
- Perfect for players who hate nighttime monster interruptions—just toggle it on and forget it.
- Keyboard toggle gives you control; no need to remove the mod when you want a challenge.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated September 2025, but no compatibility notes for the latest game version—check before using.
For Stardew Valley players who want to enjoy nighttime activities without combat stress. Great for farmers, miners, and fishers who prioritize relaxation over fighting. Skip if you want a challenging combat experience—this removes the threat entirely.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using SMAPI, place the mod folder in your Mods directory and launch the game normally.
- Test the keyboard toggle in a safe area first to learn the keybinding before heading into the mines.
- Remember that the drone may affect achievements or gameplay balance—consider using it on a separate save if you're a purist.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Prism 99
- Version
- 1.3.1
- Downloads
- 126,510
- Endorsements
- 2,378
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 12/10/2023
- Updated
- 9/3/2025
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