Always Usable Crafting Stations
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #78 of 464 Construction mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Always Usable Crafting Stations
Vanilla Valheim requires players to meet certain usability conditions for crafting stations, and this mod is used to get rid of them(e.g., you can place a workbench down and use it without building walls or roofs around it).
Installation
- This mod requires >>BepInExPack<< to work. Follow the BepInExPack installation instructions, then place the AlwaysUsableCraftingStations.dll into the Valheim\BepInEx\plugins folder.
Links
GPORTAL
http://www.g-portal.com/?ref=Menthus15
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/Menthus
Discord
https://discord.gg/veqFeuZFku
GitHub
https://github.com/Menthus123
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfVYisJ8c6p37ol154rTHnw
Twitter
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Always Usable Crafting Stations by Menthus removes the roofing/exposed requirements for crafting stations in Valheim, letting players use them anywhere. With 159 endorsements and 3,476 downloads, it's a small but popular quality-of-life mod for builders who want flexibility. Last updated in March 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective: no more building a roof just to use your forge.
- Community-approved with 159 endorsements and 3,476 downloads.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't bloat your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2021 — may be outdated for current Valheim versions.
- Removes a core survival mechanic, which might make the game too easy for purists.
For Valheim builders who hate being forced to roof every crafting area. Also for players who want to set up temporary outposts without worrying about shelter. Skip if you enjoy the survival challenge of planning your base layout around crafting requirements.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Thunderstore Mod Manager, just drag and drop the file into the manager's mod folder.
- Make sure to back up your save before installing any mod, just in case.
- Since the mod is from 2021, check if it works with the latest Valheim patch by testing in a new world first.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Menthus
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 3,476
- Endorsements
- 159
- Category
- Construction
- Created
- 3/9/2021
- Updated
- 3/10/2021
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