Helmet Hair and Beard Toggle
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #25 of 86 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod allows you to toggle hair and beard while wearing a helmet using hotkeys (default H for hair and B for beard).
The hair toggle is probably only useful for custom headgear or custom hair (if that ever becomes a thing), as it will cause your hair to clip through the helmets I've used. It works well with Horns of Loki (pictured in the screenshot).
The beard toggle will be helpful to prevent clipping as the game doesn't remove the beard when wearing helmets.
Config
A config file BepInEx/config/aedenthorn. HelmetHairToggle.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.
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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This mod adds hotkeys to toggle the display of hair and/or beard while wearing helmets in Valheim. It's a simple QoL tool for players who want to show off their character's hair without removing the helmet. With 82 endorsements and 1,662 downloads, it's a niche but functional addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective—no more hiding your character's face under a helmet.
- Lightweight mod with a focused purpose, easy to install and use.
- Community-tested (82 endorsements) and still updated as of 2023.
⚠️ Cons
- Only toggles hair and beard—no other cosmetic options.
- Requires setting hotkeys manually, which might confuse some players.
- No config file for persistent settings—hotkeys reset each session unless set again.
For Valheim players who care about character appearance and want to see their hair or beard while wearing helmets. It's a niche QoL mod for those who find the default helmet-hides-hair mechanic annoying. Skip if you don't mind the default look or want more extensive cosmetic controls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Set your hotkeys in the game's keybind settings after installing the mod.
- Test the toggles with different helmets to ensure they work as expected.
- If you use other mods that affect helmets, check for conflicts in the mod load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- aedenthorn
- Version
- 0.5.0
- Downloads
- 1,662
- Endorsements
- 82
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 3/13/2021
- Updated
- 9/2/2023
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