MaxAxe (Throw Things)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #303 of 858 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
MaxAxe (Throw Things)
Unleash Your Throwing Fury!
Now with melee secondary attacks for staffs.
Throw Axes, Knives, Maces, Swords, Sledges, Atgeirs, Battleaxes, Pickaxes, Flaming Torches, Stones, Shields, Wisps, Eitr, Tankards & Eggs. Stack throwing weapons. Frostner returns when thrown!
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[]Ever wonder why a Viking's axe (of all things) wouldn't be a weapon of choice? And why you couldn't throw them?
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]Throw Axes, Clubs, Torches, Swords, Knives, and Maces.[]Throw two-handed weapons including Sledges, Battleaxes, Swords, Pickaxes and Atgeirs.
[]Channel the spirit of Mjolnir; throw Frostner and have it return!
[]Simulate more realistic throwing using 'Better' dynamics.
[]Throw Shields. Unsling your round shield and send it spinning at your enemy like Cap.
[]Throw Stones. Whack a Greyling, annoy a Troll, send feathers flying, be a Hobbit.
[]Throw Tankards. Toast your friends, throw back a cold one, then throw your mug.
[]Throw Eitr and do Poison damage.
[]Throw Wisps and do Spirit damage. Ashlands??
[]Throw chicken Eggs. Toss eggs at your friends and do, well... let's just say it's yolky.
[]Toggle between melee and throwing attacks with a key press.
[]Adds 'missing' melee attacks. Swing your magic staff for a last ditch attack when you're out of Eitr.
[]Corrects for 'odd' damage types, e.g. pierce damage changed to slash on a swung Atgeir; slash damage changed to pierce on a thrusted sword, etc.
[]Optionally stack throwable weapons; up to 3 Axes, Clubs or Maces, a 'quiver' of 5 Spears, and a 'sheath' of 10 Knives per slot.
[]Has a weapon 'finder' to help locate thrown weapons.
[]MaxAxe can automatically equip a backup weapon so you're never fumbling to find another weapon in combat.
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[]Changed localization order. No functional changes.
Configuration
General
[]MeleeAttack: If True, uses the melee secondary attack. Toggle in-game using the ToggleMeleeAttack key.
[]ToggleMeleeAttack: Press this key to toggle in-game between Throw and Melee mode for secondary attacks on enabled one-handed weapons. Default is LeftAlt+B.
[]ThrowOne: Press this key (even in melee mode) to throw the currently equipped weapon (if throwable). Default is T.
[]ThrowOnRelease: Set to True to throw when the _ThrowOne_ or ThrowShield keys are released instead of pressed. Default is False.
[]ThrowShield: Press this key to throw your currently equipped round shield. Default is G.
[]UnderhandShield: Set to Tr
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[]Changed localization order. No functional changes.
MaxAxe (Throw Things) is a gameplay mod that lets you throw weapons and other items with realistic dynamics and a dedicated throwing skill. It adds missing melee attacks, including for magic staffs, and allows stacking throwable weapons. Frostner returns when thrown. With 63 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but functional addition for Valheim players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Realistic throwing physics make combat feel more dynamic and fun.
- Throwing skill adds a new progression layer for dedicated throwers.
- Frostner returning is a huge quality-of-life win—no more losing your favorite weapon.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 63 endorsements—this is a niche mod, so expect a smaller community and fewer guides.
- No detailed documentation provided, so you'll need to experiment to master the throwing mechanics.
- Compatibility with other gameplay mods is unverified—test before adding to a big modlist.
For Valheim players who want to spice up combat with ranged melee options and a new skill to grind. Perfect for viking roleplayers who've always wanted to hurl their axes like a true warrior. Skip if you prefer traditional melee or ranged combat—this is a niche twist.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Start by throwing cheap weapons like flint axes to practice aiming and recover them safely.
- Invest skill points into the throwing skill early to increase damage and range.
- If you're using other mods, load MaxAxe after them to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Neobotics
- Version
- 0.5.10
- Downloads
- 3,375
- Endorsements
- 63
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/20/2022
- Updated
- 2/4/2026
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