Death Tweaks
🟠 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
- 👍 2.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #67 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod contains the following config options:
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[]KeepItemTypes - a list of item types to always keep on death
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]DropItemTypes - a list of item types to always drop on death[]DestroyItemTypes - a list of item types to always destroy on death
[]KeepAllItems - whether to keep all items
[]DestroyAllItems - whether to destroy all items
[]KeepEquippedItems - whether to keep equipped items
[]KeepQuickSlotItems - whether to keep items in Equipment and Quick Slots quick slots
[]KeepTeleportableItems - whether to keep all items that are teleportable
[]UseTombStone - whether to create a tomb stone
[]CreateDeathEffects - whether to create a ragdoll
[]KeepFoodLevels - whether to keep food levels on death
[]ReduceSkills - whether to reduce skills on death
[]SkillReduceFactor - the fraction of skill xp to lose
[]NoSkillProtection - whether to force skill loss on every death
[]SpawnAtStart - Whether to force respawning at start location
[]UseFixedSpawnCoordinates - Whether to use custom fixed spawn coordinates
Only use either KeepItemTypes or DropItemTypes. DestroyItemTypes overrides both. KeepEquippedItems and KeepQuickSlotItems override the lists and KeepAllItems or DestroyAllItems overrides all the others.
As of version 0. 3. 0 it should work with Equipment and Quick Slots.
Config
A config file BepInEx/config/aedenthorn. DeathTweaks.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 deathtweaks 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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Death Tweaks is a gameplay mod that lets you customize death consequences in Valheim, including item dropping, tombstone creation, food level retention, and skill reduction. With 839 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a popular choice for players wanting to soften or intensify the game's death penalty.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 839 endorsements and over 32k downloads
- Actively maintained—last updated March 2025
- Gives you full control over death penalties, perfect for customizing difficulty
⚠️ Cons
- Requires BepInEx or similar mod loader, which isn't mentioned in the description
- May conflict with other mods that alter death mechanics—test for compatibility
For Valheim players who find the default death penalty too harsh or too lenient. Great for solo builders who want to keep their gear, or for hardcore players who want extra punishment. Skip if you're fine with vanilla death mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install BepInEx first, then drop Death Tweaks into the BepInEx/plugins folder
- Use a mod manager like Thunderstore Mod Manager for easier installation and updates
- Check the config file after first launch to see all available options
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 1.4.1
- Downloads
- 32,132
- Endorsements
- 839
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/20/2021
- Updated
- 3/7/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Valheim Mods
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