Advanced Boating
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #201 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod does the following :
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[]Enables other players on a boat to contribute to rowing speed (users can enable/disable behavior, require players to be attached, or require players to be seated)
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]Implements configurable options to affect rowing speed of each boat typeOther features will be added in the future.
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Advanced Boating enhances sailing and boating in Valheim, focusing on quality-of-life and fun improvements. It now supports Mod Config Enforcer v3.0, and solo/offline players no longer need MCE. Servers and clients will benefit from the mod's features.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 177 endorsements and over 6,400 downloads.
- Recent update (September 2025) shows active maintenance.
- Removes dependency on MCE for solo players, making it easier to use.
⚠️ Cons
- Server and client compatibility may require both sides to have the mod.
- No clear install instructions or dependency list beyond MCE mention.
For Valheim players who love sailing and want a smoother, more enjoyable boating experience. If you're a solo player, this mod is especially convenient since it no longer requires MCE. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls—this is a focused QoL mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're playing solo, you can skip installing MCE entirely, but for servers, ensure all players have the mod and MCE for consistent configs.
- Check the mod's config file after first launch to tweak boating settings to your liking.
- Since it's a gameplay mod, make sure to back up your world before installing, just in case.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Pfhoenix
- Version
- 0.5.1
- Downloads
- 6,472
- Endorsements
- 177
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/30/2021
- Updated
- 9/3/2025
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