Custom UI
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #29 of 173 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod lets you adjust the following properties of the HUD UI elements:
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[]position - by dragging with a modifier key (default left ctrl) and hotkey (default left mouse button, a.k.a button 0)
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]scale - by editing the config file[]items per row (for the toolbar) - by editing the config file
[]rotation (for the health and food bars) - by editing the config file (only accepts multiples of 90)
UI Elements Affected
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[]Mini Map
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]Food and Health Bars[]Toolbar
[]Status Effects
[]Guardian Power Display
UI Elements Not Yet Affected
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[]Cross hairs
[]UI Messages
[]Key Hints Panel
- etc.
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Notes
This mod is provisionally compatible with Equipment and Quick Slots; it detaches the quick slots from the health bar and lets you move them like any other element. Hopefully they still work as intended.
Config
A config file BepInEx/config/aedenthorn. CustomUI.cfg is created after running the game once with this mod).
You can adjust the config values by editing this file using a text editor or in-game using the Config Manager.
To reload the config from the config file, type customui reset into the game's console (F5).
Technical
To install this mod, the easiest way is to just use Vortex, the Nexus Mods mod manager. It should take care of all dependencies.
To install manually, place the dll file in the BepInEx/plugins folder. You will need BepInEx.
Code is at https://github.com/aedenthorn/ValheimMods.
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[]Cross hairs
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[]Mini Map
Custom UI by aedenthorn lets you adjust the size, position, rotation, and grid layout of HUD elements in Valheim. With 420 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a popular tool for players who want a personalized interface. Last updated March 2025, it remains a solid choice for UI customization.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 420 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads.
- Offers deep customization: size, position, rotation, and grid layout.
- Actively maintained (last updated March 2025).
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed documentation or screenshots provided in the description.
- May require manual configuration to get the desired layout.
For Valheim players who want to tailor their HUD to their playstyle, whether for better visibility or aesthetic preference. If you're tired of the default layout and want full control, this is for you. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla UI or prefer a more streamlined mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- After installing, open the mod's config file to tweak each HUD element's size and position.
- Use the grid layout feature to snap elements into alignment for a cleaner look.
- Test in-game with different resolutions to ensure elements stay where you want them.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 0.8.0
- Downloads
- 10,081
- Endorsements
- 420
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 3/21/2021
- Updated
- 3/7/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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