Difficulty Scaler

⭐ — (31 endorsements) 📥 1,718 downloads 📌 v0.1.2 📅 3/29/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Thrakal · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/29/2023 📅 Created: 3/29/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #406 of 869 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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When using mods like "Experience & Leveling System" and "Epic Loot" for Valheim, which changes the power of the character you play, the game can become too easy when fighting monsters.

The built-in difficulty scaling of Valheim only adjusts the difficulty a bit, based on the number of players on the server.

This mod lets you adjust the base health and damage for all monsters (or individual ones), and there is no limit to the maximum at which it can be scaled. If you want to lower the difficulty, this is also an option :)

The default scaling when installing this mod, is the same as vanilla Valheim. You would therefore need to adjust the settings to your needs in the config file.

Find a full list of all monster's base health and damage on Fandom:

https://valheim.fandom.com/wiki/Creatures

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Newest versions

  • []Important! - If you also use the Experience & Leveling System mod, then you must update that mod as well, otherwise you will encounter issues with the amount of XP gained.

    []New feature: Added the option to adjust the scaling based on how many stars the monsters have. This setting will overwrite the vanilla scaling.

    []Change: Changed the mathematic equation for how the difficulty scaling is calculated. The scaling values now ADDS together instead of MULTIPLIES.

    []Example before: (overall health +200% night +50% Mistlands +100% = 3 1,5 2 = 9x health)Example new: (overall health +200% night +50% Mistlands +100% = 2 + 0,5 + 1 = 3. 5x health)

    []Config: Due to the changes in the equation, some of the default values in the config file has changed. Also the values has been streamlined to be more clear on how the scaling functions.

    []Bug Fix: Fixed null reference error when monsters get hit by a “non-attacker” object, such as bonfire etc.

    []Core API: Added changes to the Core API to implement the scaling for stars.

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Difficulty Scaler by Thrakal lets you tweak monster base health and damage globally or per individual monster, offering flexible difficulty customization. With 31 endorsements and 1,718 downloads, it's a niche but functional gameplay mod for players wanting finer control over challenge.

✨ Key Features

Adjusts monster base health and damage
Global difficulty scaling for all monsters
Individual difficulty scaling for specific monsters

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Simple concept that does exactly what it says
  • Global and per-monster options give real flexibility
  • 1,718 downloads show some community interest

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 31 endorsements—small user base, so limited feedback
  • Last updated in April 2023—may not be compatible with newer game versions
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who find the game too easy or too hard and want to fine-tune monster stats without overhaul mods. Skip if you prefer ready-made difficulty presets or need a mod with active updates.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Start with global adjustments to get a feel for the scaling before tweaking individual monsters.
  • If you're unsure about values, test on a separate save to avoid ruining your main playthrough.
  • Check the mod's comments section on the Nexus page for user-tested settings.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
Thrakal
Version
0.1.2
Downloads
1,718
Endorsements
31
Category
Gameplay
Created
3/29/2023
Updated
4/29/2023

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