Improved Swimming
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #98 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Improved Swimming Features:
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[]Swim faster by holding left shift (by default) - Uses more stamina overall.
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]Swim Speed scales with Swimming level.[]Tweaked stamina drain modifiers to be less punishing at lower levels.
[]Stamina will regen (slowly) when idle in the water - no more being stranded and unable to move.
[]Features above also scale with Swimming level.
[]Option to disable all features except idle stamina regen.
[]All values are configurable.
Installation:
- []Install BepInEx.
- Place ImprovedSwimming.dll into the BepInEx\plugins folder.
To configure this mod, navigate to BepInEx/config and change the values inside projjm.improvedswimming.cfg.
This is the first mod I've created, there aren't any compatibility isses or bugs as of yet, but please let me know if you encounter either.
Improved Swimming overhauls Valheim's swimming mechanics to be more scalable and forgiving, reducing the punishment for swimming. With 468 endorsements and 17,339 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who find the base swimming too harsh. Last updated in May 2021, it remains a relevant choice for those seeking smoother water traversal.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 468 endorsements and 17k downloads—clearly fills a need.
- Directly addresses a common gripe: swimming in Valheim can be brutal, and this eases that pain.
- Lightweight gameplay tweak that doesn't overhaul the whole game—just makes water less of a death sentence.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2021—might not be compatible with the latest Valheim patches.
- Only affects swimming; if you wanted broader water mechanics (like boats or diving), this isn't it.
For Valheim players who hate how punishing swimming is, especially those who explore islands or build near water. If you're tired of drowning during simple crossings, this mod is a no-brainer. Skip if you're fine with vanilla swimming or want more complex water features.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the DLL into your BepInEx/plugins folder—no config needed.
- If you're using a mod manager like Thunderstore Mod Manager, install it from there to keep things tidy.
- Test swimming in a shallow area first to get a feel for the new mechanics before venturing into deep water.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- projjm
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 17,339
- Endorsements
- 468
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/7/2021
- Updated
- 5/13/2021
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