Swim
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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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #81 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Featured in articles in PC Gamer, RockPaperShotgun, and TheGamer, holy guacamole!
Based on Platonymous's Swim (Almost) Anywhere proof-of-concept, this mod lets you jump into the rivers, lakes, ponds, and oceans of Stardew Valley.
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Features:
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[]Toggle jumping into water using J (customizable)
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]Jump in and out of water by pushing towards the water's edge.[]Jumping into water puts on your swimsuit, jumping out takes it off.
[]Toggle wearing swimsuit on land using K (customizable).
[]Use tools while swimming and in swimsuit.
[]Travel by water between the mountain, town, beach, and forest by swimming to the map edge.
[]Dive under the ocean and mountain lake using H (customizable).
[]Play with rainbow-coloured fishies and hermit crabs under the sea and big fishes in the mountain lake.
[]Collect resources and treasure from the ocean, mine minerals and artifacts from the mountain lake.
[]Oxygen depletion while underwater is based on player's max stamina (multiplier available in config file) - also, bubbles.
- There is rumoured to be special gear hidden in the depths that might improve your swimming and diving...
Artifact spots in the mountain lake look like lily pad shadows... but there's no lily pad above!
To dive, you need to install the DIve Maps in the optional files.
You should install JSON Assets as well, just... because.
You can now create your own Swim Mod Info content packs that add dive info, underwater features, and edge warps to maps! Info on creating Swim Mod Info content packs is here.
Gratitude:
Big thanks to Platonymous for the base code of this mod, and the rest of the core Stardew modding community for their great work on SMAPI etc.
Also grateful to Concerned Ape for SDV and pardeike for HarmonyLib.
Big fish sprites belong to whtdragon and were borrowed from here. Thanks for making them freely available!
Thank you also to those who provided translations! Send translations via discord, please!
Technical:
Requires SMAPI, uses Harmony.
Compatible with Mod Updater for automatic updates.
Code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/StardewValleyMods.
If you want to complain or ask for help or help me test my mods, you can visit my Discord server.
A list of all my mods for Stardew Valley is available at https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/articles/895.
Swim is a gameplay mechanics mod by aedenthorn that lets you swim in any water, wear swimsuits on land, and dive for treasure or swim with rainbow fishies. With 4,733 endorsements and 194,338 downloads, it's a popular addition for players seeking aquatic freedom.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 4,733 endorsements and 194k downloads
- Adds a whole new dimension to water exploration
- Fun and whimsical features like rainbow fishies
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated June 2026 – may not be compatible with future game patches
- No detailed documentation provided by author
- Requires a mod manager for installation (likely)
For Valheim players who want to explore the seas more freely and add a bit of whimsy. Perfect for builders and explorers who love the ocean. Skip if you prefer serious survival mechanics over playful additions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check for compatibility with other mods that alter water physics or swimming.
- Test the mod in a new world first to avoid conflicts with existing saves.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 4.0.1
- Downloads
- 194,338
- Endorsements
- 4,733
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 6/21/2020
- Updated
- 6/22/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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