Better Exploration
⚪ 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
- 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #499 of 869 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds line-of-sight to the minimap exploration. It's incredibly early in development and at this point more a proof-of-concept than anything.
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[]Map is not just uncovered where you are, but also where you're looking
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]Terrain and structures block line-of-sight, (climb a mountain to uncover all nearby areas!)[]Fog reduces the view distance (wait for a sunny day before you go adventuring!)
[]Doesn't mess with the vanilla Minimap code (should play nice with mods that change that~)
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[]Vortex support
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]Settings to modify the uncovering behavior[]Authorative Server configuration for multiplayer purposes
[]A binocular item to see (and uncover) distant places
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[]Code is at https://github.com/Faulo/ValheimMods
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]Basically, the code shoots a bunch of raycasts from the camera's position to where the camera is looking and uncovers whatever it hits - Special thanks to aedenthorn, whose public GitHub repository helped a lot with setting up my own
Better Exploration is a gameplay mod for 7 Days to Die that modifies the map uncovering algorithm to use the avatar's line-of-sight. It has 47 endorsements and was last updated in May 2021, making it a niche but functional choice for players seeking more realistic exploration.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds a fresh twist to exploration, making map discovery feel more immersive.
- Lightweight mod with a simple concept—easy to understand and integrate.
- Active enough to have 47 endorsements and over 1,000 downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—may not be compatible with the latest game versions.
- Limited community feedback; only 47 endorsements suggests a small user base.
For 7 Days to Die players who want a more realistic exploration mechanic where the map only reveals what your character can actually see. Skip if you prefer the default map behavior or want a mod with extensive features and active updates.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod modifies map behavior, test it in a new game to see if the line-of-sight mechanic feels right for you.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your current game version, as it hasn't been updated since 2021.
- If you use other map-related mods, load order might matter—place Better Exploration accordingly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Slothsoft
- Version
- 0.1.1
- Downloads
- 1,062
- Endorsements
- 47
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/13/2021
- Updated
- 5/15/2021
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