Cooking Skill

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,030 endorsements) 📥 33,927 downloads 📌 v1.2.0 📅 3/15/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By thegreyham · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/10/2021 📅 Created: 3/15/2021
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #62 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

NO LONGER WORKS WITH HEARTH AND HOME

This was to be expected really as that patch changes how food is handled.

I'll see if I can get time to work on it but no promises. If anyone wants to chip in the github is below.

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Your Cooking Skill will increase when you cook food from either:

  • []Cooking Station

    []Cauldron

    []Fermenter

    Buffs Granted: 

    • []Food Health Buff based on Cooking Level. (Default . 5% p/level)

      []Food Stamina Buff based on Cooking Level. (Default . 5% p/level)

      []Food Duration Buff based on Cooking Level. (Default 1% p/level)

      []Fermenter Duration Reduction based on Cooking Level. (Default . 66% p/level)

      []Fermenter Drops Increased based on Cooking Level. (Default 1 extra drop at levels 50,75,100)

      []Cooking Station Duration Reduced based on Cooking Level. (Default . 5% p/level)

      []Cooking Station will no longer burn food (Create coal) at specific level (Default lv75)

      How xp is Gained:

      • []Cooking Station Grants 1 xp by default

        []1/4 of Cooking Station xp is granted when you add an item to the cooking station

        []3/4 of Cooking Station xp is granted when you have successfully cooked the item

        []No xp is awarded when you create charcoal.

        []Cauldron Grants 2 xp by default

        []Fermenter grants 3 xp when you add an item to the fermenter

        []Fermenter grants 3xp when you remove a fermented item as the fermenter takes a long time to ferment.

        []xp amounts can be configured in the config.

        Buff Examples:

        Level 0  |  Level 20  |  Level 100

        Food Health               20     |      22        |       30

        Food Stamina                   30     |      33        |       45

        Food Duration                  300    |     360      |      600

        Fermetner Duration                             2400   |    2084     |      815

        Fermenter Drops                                     6      |        6        |        9

        Cooking Station Duration (Lox)           60     |       54       |       30

        Installation

        Ensure you have pipakin's Skill Injector mod as this utilizes that.

        Download via Vortex or extract .dll file and assets folder to BepInEx/plugins

        Configuration

        XP gains and Food buffs can be adjusted in the config file.

        To disable the buffs set the relevant Food Effects Multiplier to 0.

        <valheim_game_directory>/BepInEx/config/thegreyham.valheim. CookingSkill.cfg

        Known Incompatible Mods:

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds a Cooking Skill that levels up as you cook, increasing the health, stamina, and duration bonuses from food, as well as Fermenter duration and drops. For players who want a progression system tied to cooking. With 1,030 endorsements and 33,927 downloads, it's a popular gameplay enhancement.

✨ Key Features

Introduces a new Cooking Skill that levels as you cook.
Increases health, stamina, and duration granted by food based on cooking level.
Enhances Fermenter duration and drops with higher cooking levels.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with over 1,000 endorsements and 33k downloads.
  • Adds meaningful progression to cooking, making it more rewarding.
  • Simple concept that integrates with existing food and fermenter mechanics.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021, so may not be compatible with the latest game version.
  • Description is cut off, leaving some details unclear.
🎯 Is This For You?
For survival game players who want cooking to feel more impactful and rewarding. If you enjoy leveling skills and seeing tangible benefits from your crafting, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer cooking to stay simple and unchanged.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's forum posts for any compatibility notes with the current game version.
  • If you use a mod manager, install it through that to keep track of updates.
  • Start a new game or test in a creative world to see how the skill levels affect your food.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
thegreyham
Version
1.2.0
Downloads
33,927
Endorsements
1,030
Category
Gameplay
Created
3/15/2021
Updated
4/10/2021

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