Expert Mode - Valheim BepInEx Plugin

ExpertMode Plugin for Valheim

Enemies spawn at the specified level (3 by default). And give loot as if at the specified level (1 by default).

Setting `global_level` greater than 0 will change what level all enemies spawn at.

`<enemyname>_level_override`, if set above 0, will be used instead of the `gloabl_level` for that enemy.

If both `gloabl_level` and `<enemyname>_level_override` are set to 0, then ExpertMode will not mess with the enemy level, allowing for the normal spawning of 0-2star enemies.

Setting `global_loot_level` greater than 0 will change what level all enemies will drop loot as.

`<enemyname>_loot_level_override`, if set above 0, will be used instead of the `gloabl_loot_level` for that enemy.

If both `global_loot_level` and `<enemyname>_loot_level_override` are set to 0, then ExpertMode will not mess with the enemy drops, allowing for the normal loot level equal to enemy level.

Enemy overrides are added dynamically to the config when they are encountered in game.

Overrides can be added manually if the enemy name is known.

A 0 star enemy is level 1. So:

Level 1 = 0 Stars

Level 2 = 1 Stars

Level 3 = 2 Stars

The visual indicator of stars and enemy looks revert back to the original after exceeding level 3.

While the defaults result in a more difficult game, it is possible to modify the configs to result in an EasyMode.

1. Set the global_level to 1 so all enemies spawn at 0 stars.

2. Set the global_loot_level to 3 so enemies drop loot as if they were 2 stars.

Another possibility is to only modify select enemies. For example boars for easier leather scraps.

1. Set the global_level to 0 so that all enemies will follow normal levels of 0-2 stars unless overwritten.

2. Set the global_loot_level to 0 so all enemies drop loot following the normal rules unless overwritten.

3. Now there are two options on how to modify the specific enemy drops

- Set boar_level_override to 3 and leave boar_loot_level_override at 0. This will make all boars 2 stars and make them drop loot equal to their level.

- Leave boar_level_override at 0 and set boar_loot_level_override to 3. This will make boars spawn at the normal 0-2 star range, but all will drop loot as if 2 stars.

Be careful of high loot levels, items spawn individually instead of in stacks. Try to stay below 5.

Installation

1. Download and install BepInEx Valheim

2. Download this mod and move the `ExpertMode.dll` into `<GameLocation>\BepInEx\plugins`

3. Launching the game will generate a config file at `<GameLoation>\BepInEx\config`

Configuration

`<GameLoacation>/BepInEx/config/net.mtnewton.expertm