Character Edit Button
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 104 Character Appearance mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a simple mod that adds useful functionality to the character selection screen, letting you edit your existing characters from the main menu.
To use, simply press the new Edit button and you will be presented with the new player creation interface. When you press Done, however, it will save your existing character rather than creating a new one.
At the moment I can't see a way to show the existing hair colour, since it is saved as a combination of blondness and colour. As a result, when initiating the editing process, the new hair color and blondness will be default. They will not be saved until you press Done, so you can always press Cancel to keep existing values.
Config
A config file BepInEx/config/aedenthorn. CharacterEdit.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 characteredit 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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Adds an Edit button to the character selection panel, letting you modify appearance, sex, and name of existing characters. A quality-of-life tool for players who want to tweak characters without starting over. With 1,131 endorsements and 32,769 downloads, it's a popular utility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,131 endorsements and over 32k downloads.
- Simple, focused feature that solves a common annoyance.
- Recently updated (March 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- May conflict with other UI mods that alter the character selection panel.
- Limited to character appearance and name—doesn't affect stats or inventory.
For players who want to tweak their character's look or name without restarting. Perfect for those who regret their initial choices or want to experiment with different appearances. Skip if you're looking for deeper character customization options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, install this mod through it to keep things organized.
- After installing, load your save and check the character selection panel for the new Edit button.
- Make sure to back up your save before editing characters, just in case something goes wrong.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 0.9.0
- Downloads
- 32,769
- Endorsements
- 1,131
- Category
- Character Appearance
- Created
- 3/22/2021
- Updated
- 3/6/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Valheim Mods
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