Custom Depth of Field
⚪ 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
- 👍 5.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #55 of 83 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a simple mod that allows you to change the minimum focus distance and maximum focus distance of the game's depth of field.
The game's default minimum distance for Depth of Field is 50. I find that this makes closer objects in the game far too blurry for my tastes. Through a bit of testing, 75 seems to be about the sweet spot for me (and is the mod's default) and anything over 100 is a bit too high. It all comes down to personal taste, however.
The game's default for max distance is 3000 which seems just fine to me. Anything higher and nothing gets blurred. If you wanted some extra blur in the distance you could lower it some. I left it at 3000 for this mod.
Make sure you have Depth of Field enabled in game under Settings -> Graphics -> Depth of Field (DOF) This mod changes the values for the game's built-in Depth of Field, so it has to be enabled or else this mod does nothing at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change the depth of field? Run the mod once and it'll generate a config file at Valheim\BepInEx\config\SSyl. CustomDOF.cfg
Is there an easier way to configure the depth of field? The easiest would be by using the ConfigurationManager. This is installed by default if you used Vortex. Press F1 while in game and it'll let you change the values on the fly.
This mod doesn't work! It doesn't do anything! Chances are you disabled the Depth of Field in-game. You have to turn it on under Settings -> Graphics. This mod doesn't work unless the game's Depth of Field is enabled.
Extra Information
I pretty much don't know anything about how depth of field works. I just know it blurs things in the distance based on what you/your camera is looking at. This mod just lets you change the game's built-in values to what you set in the config.
Installation
Vortex Installation:
- []Download and enable this mod and you're good to go!
Manual Installation:
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[]Install BepInEx.
[](Optional but highly recommended) Install ConfigurationManager.
[]Download and place the CustomDoF.dll file in your Valheim\BepInEx\plugins folder.
Requirements:
- []BepInEx
Sources
- []Source: https://github.com/SSyl/CustomDOF
- NexusMods: https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/736
Custom Depth of Field is a simple Valheim mod that lets you adjust the minimum and maximum values of the game's built-in depth of field effect. It has 51 endorsements and 944 downloads, last updated in March 2021. For players who want finer control over the game's visual blur.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny mod that does exactly what it says—tweak DoF values without hassle.
- 51 endorsements from a small but appreciative community.
- No dependencies, just drop it in and go.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—might not work with current Valheim versions.
- No documentation or install instructions provided by the author.
- Only affects depth of field; if you want other visual tweaks, look elsewhere.
For Valheim players who find the default depth of field too strong or too weak and want a quick fix. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive graphics overhaul—this is a single-purpose tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the DLL file in your BepInEx/plugins folder—if you don't have BepInEx installed, you'll need it first.
- Test the values in-game by adjusting the config file while the game is running, then reload to see changes.
- Since the mod is from 2021, check the Valheim modding community for compatibility patches if you're on a newer game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- SSyl
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 944
- Endorsements
- 51
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 3/26/2021
- Updated
- 3/26/2021
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