Custom Chest Name
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #36 of 462 Construction mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod lets you rename the tooltip name of chests to make the organizing easier.
The character limit is 32.
Usage
To rename a chest you first need to equip any tool like a hammer and then put it on your belt (hide weapon, default button R).
After that, you will be able to see the prompt to rename the chest with Shift+E.
Installation
This mod depends on BepInEx for Valheim.
Use Vortex or you can install the mod manually by copying its .dll file into your Valheim/BepInEx/plugins folder.
Server compatibility
Works with any server, even if the server doesn't have the mod installed. However, any client who wants to see/change the custom name needs to have the mod ofc.Mod compatibility
Depending on the mod it may work with custom chests.
Anything altering tooltips for chests may cause issues.
- Does not work with Better UI's empty slots tooltip, disable it in its settings (chestHasRoomStyle to 0)
Custom Chest Name is a simple construction mod that lets you rename chests for easier organization. With 287 endorsements and 8,806 downloads, it's a community-approved utility for players who want to keep their storage tidy. Last updated in June 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 287 endorsements and 8,806 downloads
- Solves a real problem: keeping chests organized
- Simple concept, likely easy to use
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed instructions or feature list provided by the author
- Last updated in June 2023, may not be compatible with the latest game version
- Only affects chests, not other storage containers
For builders and hoarders who have trouble finding items in a sea of chests. If you're tired of opening every chest to find your loot, this mod is for you. Skip if you want more complex storage systems or if you don't use chests much.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation, as the description doesn't specify.
- Test the rename feature on a single chest first to see how it works before renaming all your storage.
- If you're playing on a server, make sure the mod is installed on both client and server for it to work.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- GemHunter1
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Downloads
- 8,806
- Endorsements
- 287
- Category
- Construction
- Created
- 2/22/2022
- Updated
- 6/13/2023
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