Cheat Death

⭐ — (5 endorsements) 📥 417 downloads 📌 v1.0.8 📅 8/6/2024
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By shudnal · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/21/2026 📅 Created: 8/6/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1🛠️ BepInEx — BepInEx framework Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 🏆 #635 of 858 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Fatal blow calculated as your health reaches 0 no matter what action caused the effect.

You can configure:

  • []cooldown

    []status effect name

    []ability to cleanse burning, poison and puke on effect proc

    []duration of protection

    []health threshold (percent or fixed amount) to which your hp will be saved/restored on proc

    []fatal blow message picked from config values

    Temporary protection config:

    • []damage modifiers type (resistant, very resistant, immune, etc.)

      []damage resistance type (blunt, pierce, etc.)

      []fall damage modifier and max fall speed

      []stamina consumption on jump and run

      []max carry weight added

      []health over time (how much health will be restored in protection duration)

      []health per second (while protection is active)

      Post protection config:

      • []damage modifiers type (resistant, very resistant, immune, etc.)

        []damage resistance type (blunt, pierce, etc.)

        []fall damage modifier and max fall speed

        []stamina consumption on jump and run

        []max carry weight added

        []health per second (for limited duration)

        []default duration is 1 minute

      • you can also configure custom status effect to apply when main protection is over

        All config values are server synced.

        Cheat Death ability takes some time to recover. This time is tied to the world where you died. It means player will have different cooldown in different worlds.

        There is console command setcheatdeathcooldown

        to manually set cooldown.

        Cooldown is based on a world time by default. It could be changed to use global real time instead.

        Icon replace

        Put file CheatDeath.png next to plugin main file CheatDeath.dll and it will be loaded as status effect icon instead of regular skull icon.

        Installation (manual)

        copy CheatDeath.dll to your BepInEx\Plugins\ folder.

        Incompatibility

        Mod should be compatible with anything.

        Configurating

        The best way to handle configs is Configuration Manager.

        Or Official BepInEx Configuration Manager.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Cheat Death is a small gameplay mod for Valheim that turns fatal attacks into a health reduction to a set percentage, followed by reduced damage for a period. It triggers once every 10 minutes, offering a safety net for hardcore or careless players. With only 5 endorsements, it's a niche mod for those who want a second chance without full death penalties.

✨ Key Features

Fatal attacks reduce your health to a set percentage instead of killing you.
After triggering, you take reduced damage for a period.
Triggers once every 10 minutes.
Designed for hardcore or sloppy players.
Simple gameplay tweak with no additional dependencies.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Gives you a second chance when you mess up—perfect for sloppy players.
  • Reduced damage after trigger helps you recover from a near-death experience.
  • 10-minute cooldown keeps it from being overpowered.

⚠️ Cons

  • Tiny mod with only 5 endorsements—might not be battle-tested.
  • Last updated June 2025—could be outdated if the game has patched since.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Valheim players who want a safety net against sudden deaths, especially those who play recklessly or are still learning the game. It's also for hardcore players who want a slight buffer without removing death penalties entirely. Skip if you prefer pure vanilla difficulty or want more complex death mechanics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your BepInEx plugins folder.
  • Test the mod in a safe area to see how the health reduction feels before relying on it in combat.
  • If you're using other gameplay mods, check for compatibility with death-related mechanics.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
shudnal
Version
1.0.8
Downloads
417
Endorsements
5
Category
Gameplay
Created
8/6/2024
Updated
9/21/2026

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