Enta's Much Better Hotkeys
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #335 of 869 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
This mod aims to add a few hotkeys that felt like they were missing from Valheim. It is a quality of life improvement and does not change anything about the balance of the game. It simply gives a smoother experience. The features of the mod are detailed below. If you have any suggestions please have a look at the feedback section below. The mod comes with a configuration system to change some of the default hotkeys.
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[]Quick select while building to use a certain object and its rotation (default: Q)
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]Scroll through items in the hammer/hoe/cultivator menu while holding a prefix (default: Alt)[]Quick repair using the hammer (default: V)
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[]Switch the hotbar with the row below it (default: Z)
[]Quickly equip a pickaxe/axe when looking at the respective resource (default: Q)
[]Quickly equip a hammer from your inventory (default: B)
[]Quickly equip a torch from your inventory (default: T)
[]Easily access items in the hotbar 5-8 (default: Alt + 1-4)
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[]The first row in the table menu (like the build menu or the hoe menu) can be quick selected using the 0-9 keys
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]Hold control while rotating a build object to turn it 90 degrees[]Interaction with objects is now possible while building
[]The default hotkeys can be changed through a configuration file or through the Configuration Manager
Installation Instruction
The files can be found under the Downloads section in Nexus.
Prerequisites
You will have to install BepInEx in order to make this work. If you did so for a different Valheim mod (like ValheimPlus), then you won't have to it again.
Instructions
1. Download the latest version of this mod
2. Locate your game folder:
1. Go into Steam
2. Right click the valheim game in your steam library
3. Go to "Manage" -> "Browse local files"
3. Inside the game folder find your plugin folder under "BepInEx" -> "plugins"
4. Place the MuchBetterHotkeys.dll in the plugin folder
Post Installation Tip
Start the game and try out all the key combinations. If some of them are not to your liking you can change them in the config file.
Enta's MuchBetterHotkeys adds basic hotkey combinations to improve game smoothness. With 117 endorsements and 2,571 downloads, it's a compact QoL mod for players wanting quicker access to actions. Last updated January 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 117 endorsements and 2,571 downloads
- Focused on improving game flow without bloat
- Recent update (Jan 2024) suggests active maintenance
⚠️ Cons
- Small mod, so don't expect extensive customization options
For players who want quicker access to common actions without digging through menus. If you're a hotkey enthusiast or just tired of slow navigation, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla controls or want a full overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's in-game settings or keybind menu to see the new hotkeys after installation.
- If the hotkeys conflict with existing ones, rebind them in the game's options.
- Since it's a small mod, test it in a safe save to ensure it works with your current setup.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Enta
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Downloads
- 2,571
- Endorsements
- 117
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/2/2021
- Updated
- 1/6/2024
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