BowPlugin
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #202 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
# BowPlugin
Allows you to configure velocity, accuracy, drawspeed, exp multiplier, crit chance, crit damage, bow crosshair and crosshair color of bows and crossbow weapons. Adds a new crossbow and bolt that you can craft early game.
## Installation (manual)
- extract `BowPlugin.dll` file to your `BepInEx\Plugins\` folder.
- (NOTE: DELETE config\blacks7ar. BowPlugin.cfg and let the mod generate a new one)
## Features
- Adds 3 new exploding arrows.
- Switch arrows with a press of key.
- Configurable arrow accuracy and velocity.
- Configurable Draw Speed, or can be scaled to you Bow skill level.
- Configurable Crossbow Recoil.
- Configurable Crossbow loading time, or can be scaled to you Crossbow skill level.
- Configurable exp multipliers for bows and crossbow weapons.
- New Crosshair color for more visibility
- Speed reduction while drawing bow.
- Character always faces the direction of the cursor when equipped with a bow or crossbow.
- Configurable Sneak attack bonus damage multiplier.
- Sneak skill gains exp from successful sneak attacks.
- Configurable Critical Chance and Critical Damage.
- Adds a new crossbow called Flint Crossbow that is inline with the damage of crude bow.
- Adds a new bolt that you can used early game called Flint Bolt.
- Adds new 12 bow crosshair and 7 crosshair color that you can configure while ingame no need to logout.
- Zoom and Auto Zoom while drawing a bow.
- Uses ServerSync and built-in ConfigWatcher
- Configurable through config file or (https://valheim.thunderstore.io/package/Azumatt/Official_BepInEx_ConfigurationManager/)
- @blaxxun for the serversync and how to use it.
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BowPlugin is a gameplay mod that lets you tweak bow and crossbow stats like velocity, accuracy, draw speed, exp multiplier, crit chance, crit damage, and crosshair settings. It also adds a new craftable crossbow and bolt for early game. With 105 endorsements and recent updates, it's a solid choice for archery-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Active development (last updated Dec 2025) with a solid following (105 endorsements).
- Deep customization for archery mechanics—tweak everything from draw speed to crit damage.
- Adds early-game gear, giving you a reason to try the new crossbow right away.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 105 endorsements—might be a niche pick, but the recent update suggests it's still maintained.
- No mention of compatibility with other mods or game versions—could conflict with other archery overhauls.
For archery enthusiasts who want fine-tuned control over bow and crossbow performance. If you're tired of vanilla projectile feel and want to tweak crits or draw speed, this is your mod. Skip if you're not into fiddling with configs or if you prefer all-in-one combat overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (Dec 2025) to avoid crashes.
- Start with small tweaks to velocity and accuracy to see how they affect arrow flight before going wild.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the files—manual install might miss folders.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- blacks7ardev
- Version
- 1.8.6
- Downloads
- 6,469
- Endorsements
- 105
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/12/2022
- Updated
- 12/8/2025
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