Advanced Signs
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 5.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #49 of 83 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod has config variables for the following elements:
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[]Sign scale (3D vector for tweaking width, height, and depth - stretches text as well)
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]Text position offset (relative to sign)[]Rich text toggle lets you use tags like <b></b> and <color=red></color>. (See here).
[]Font name (see below).
Fonts for signs can be either built-in fonts or OS fonts. For built in fonts, use any from this list.
For OS fonts, use the font name, e.g. Comic Sans MS
Config
A config file BepInEx/config/aedenthorn. AdvancedSigns.cfg is created after running the game once with this mod).
You can adjust the config values by editing this file using a text editor or in-game using the Config Manager.
To reload the config from the config file, type advancedsigns reset into the game's console (F5).
Technical
To install this mod, the easiest way is to just use Vortex, the Nexus Mods mod manager. It should take care of all dependencies.
To install manually, place the dll file in the BepInEx/plugins folder. You will need BepInEx.
Code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/ValheimMods.
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Advanced Signs by aedenthorn lets you customize sign text font, position, and size, and use rich text tags on signs. With 90 endorsements and 1,685 downloads, it's a niche but useful tool for players who want more control over sign aesthetics in their game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives you full control over sign appearance—font, position, and size
- Rich text tags open up creative formatting options
- Decent community traction with 90 endorsements and 1,685 downloads
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2023—might not work with the latest game patches
- Only 90 endorsements—could be a sign of limited testing or niche appeal
For builders and roleplayers who want to make signs stand out with custom fonts and formatting. If you're tired of default sign text and want more visual flair, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires any framework like BepInEx or Harmony—if so, install that first.
- Test the rich text tags on a single sign before applying to many, to see how they render in-game.
- If the mod doesn't work after a game update, look for community patches or updates on the mod page.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 0.3.0
- Downloads
- 1,685
- Endorsements
- 90
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 4/1/2021
- Updated
- 9/6/2023
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Valheim Mods
Download from Nexus.
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