Creature Sense
⚪ 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
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #256 of 867 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod enables use of a sonar ping ability. If you press Walk while crouching, you will consume a chunk of stamina and send out a wave which senses nearby animals and monsters. Much like how you can reveal an enemy's HP bar in vanilla Valheim by moving your crosshair over it, this mod will do the same within a base radius of 30 meters from your position. However, this mod also scales up this distance to up to 60 meters at Sneak 100, for both the ping AND via crosshair.
+ Base and Bonus radius can be adjusted in the config to whatever you want.
+ Stamina drain is 70 by default but can also be adjusted.
+ Visual and audio effect accompanies the ping. (configurable)
+ Detected enemies will now be seen on the minimap. (configurable)
+ Minimap can be zoomed in two additional steps to make it easier to see. (configurable)
+ Message prompt will be shown, displaying how many nearby creatures you detected. (configurable)
+ Custom hotkey can be bound if you don't like the default of pressing Walk(C) while crouching.
(Defaults are intended for balanced, vanilla-like gameplay. Adjustments may cause problems, including glitches or loss of fun.)
Config file located in \BepInEx\config\KZ. CreatureSense.cfg, will be generated after the first launch of the game when the mod is properly installed. Change the config in your text editor of choice, such as Notepad++.
Requires BepInEX to run. Look up a guide for how to do this for Valheim, or install the ValheimPlus mod as a prerequisite as that comes with BepInEX bundled in. To install this mod, drag the . DLL file into the BepInEX plugins folder.
This mod works well in singleplayer and is entirely client-sided, but technically it also functions in multiplayer. This may be considered cheating by some, so do not use it on a server where you do not have permission to use it.
You can find me on the Valheim Modding discord if you want to chat: https://discord.gg/RBq2mzeu4z
Source for this mod available via GitHub: https://github.com/KodaichiZero/EnemySense
Creature Sense adds a sonar ping ability that reveals nearby creatures' HP bars and shows them on the minimap, with detection range scaling based on your Sneak skill. This gameplay mod is for players who want better situational awareness without relying on mods that alter core mechanics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid endorsement count (204) shows it's got a following.
- Scales with Sneak skill, so it rewards stealthy builds.
- Simple concept that fits right into the game's mechanics.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might be outdated for the latest game version.
- Only 4,454 downloads, so it's a niche mod that might not get much support.
For stealth-focused players who want a non-intrusive way to track enemies without breaking immersion. Also for anyone who likes QoL tweaks that enhance awareness. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls or if you play on a version newer than 2021.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a gameplay mod, make sure to check if it's compatible with your game version before installing.
- If you're using a mod manager, you can preview the mod's files to see if it requires any patches.
- Test the sonar ping in a safe area to get a feel for the range and how it interacts with your Sneak skill.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- KodaichiZero
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 4,454
- Endorsements
- 204
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/17/2021
- Updated
- 3/21/2021
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