Better Elder Buff
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #431 of 858 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod changes the power of the Elder to additionally grant Pickaxe Damage and Carrying Capacity.
You can configure each of the effects and also translate the new tooltip in the config.
If you also dislike the tiny size of the Elder trophy in your trophy hall or on the boss stone, check out my other new mod Resizable Boss Trophies.
Source code available on github: https://github.com/Goldenrevolver/ValheimMiniMods
Better Elder Buff is a small gameplay mod that enhances the Elder buff in Valheim by adding Pickaxe Damage and Carrying Capacity bonuses. It's for players who want more utility from the Elder power, though it has limited community traction with 52 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly improves the Elder buff's usefulness for mining and hauling
- Tiny mod, easy to install and remove without fuss
- Active author (last updated 2023) — still relevant for current game versions
⚠️ Cons
- Small community footprint (52 endorsements) — not widely tested
- Only affects the Elder buff — if you're not using that power, this mod does nothing for you
For Valheim players who rely on the Elder buff for mining runs and want extra carry weight. Skip if you rarely use the Elder power or prefer more comprehensive gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the DLL in your BepInEx/plugins folder — if you don't have BepInEx installed, you'll need to set that up first.
- Test the buff after activating the Elder power to see the new bonuses in your stats panel.
- Since this mod tweaks a vanilla buff, it should work with most other mods, but check for conflicts if you have other Elder-related mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Goldenrevolver
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 1,553
- Endorsements
- 52
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/5/2023
- Updated
- 10/17/2023
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Valheim Mods
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