Hip Lantern
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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
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 104 Character Appearance mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
If you like darker nights you can also check CircletExtended and Firefly mods.
Must be installed on server in multiplayer. Configuration is server synced.
Features
You can change some item and light properties:
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[]crafting station and recipe[/]
[]fuel usage and refuel recipe[/]
[]light color[/]
[]light intensity, range and shadows strength (indoors and outdoors)[/]
[]lantern hip position and rotation[/]
[]equip duration[/]
[]AzuEPI custom slot support[/]
Item recipe is confurable: SurtlingCore x3, BronzeNails x10, FineWood x4.
Refuel recipe is configurable: SurtlingCore x1.
The Lantern takes its own slot. That slot ID is configurable to avoid potential incompatibilities. You can also set config to use Utility slot as usual.
The goal of the mod is to make fighting easier at dungeons or at night. Default light intensity is only good to barely see your enemy up close.
It serves the same purpose as the Hand Lantern in Bloodborne and Elden ring.
Fuel and crafting presets
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[]Default settings - craft at forge, refuel(recraft) at hands, can't be repaired[/]
[]To make lantern repairable - clear Refuel recipe (if refuel crafting station is set - it will be used as repair station)[/]
[]Crafting station minimum level is also level required for repair (vanilla behaviour)[/]
[]To make fuel infinite - set Fuel minutes to 0[/]
[]Fuel is set in minutes to better displayed in tooltip[/]
[]All crafting and item settings is applied on the fly[/]
Installation (manual)
extract HipLantern.dll folder to your BepInEx\Plugins\ folder.
Configurating
The best way to handle configs is Configuration manager.
or Official_BepInEx_ConfigurationManager
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[]Default settings - craft at forge, refuel(recraft) at hands, can't be repaired[/]
Hip Lantern is a small cosmetic mod that lets you craft a lantern and attach it to your hip, providing a light source to illuminate dark areas. With 144 endorsements and nearly 9,400 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition for players who want a hands-free lighting option.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Hands-free lighting is a game-changer for exploring dark caves without holding a torch
- Community-approved with 144 endorsements and nearly 9,400 downloads
- Simple concept that fits seamlessly into survival gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- No screenshots or videos provided, so you can't see what it looks like before installing
- Last updated June 2026—may not be compatible with future game patches
For survival players who hate juggling torches and want a practical, cosmetic light source. If you're into immersive lighting without mods that overhaul the whole system, this is a neat little addition. Skip if you want complex features or visual overhauls—this is purely a functional cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (June 2026) to avoid compatibility issues.
- Look for the craftable lantern in your crafting menu after installing—it might require specific materials, so explore recipes.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable the mod and load your save to see if the lantern appears in your inventory or crafting list.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- shudnal
- Version
- 1.1.4
- Downloads
- 9,396
- Endorsements
- 144
- Category
- Character Appearance
- Created
- 4/20/2024
- Updated
- 6/5/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
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