MonsterLabZ
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #21 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Release Notes: https://discord.gg/rdAxvuVXPa
A handful of the creatures spawn by default, for the rest you can configure the spawns with spawnthat or use a configuration manager ingame. (Warning: Installing a new version will override your previous config) You can check out the prefablist in Discord to see what spawns by default.
Please do not reupload this dll. Make this a requirement.
Recommended configuration manager:
https://valheim.thunderstore.io/package/Azumatt/Official_BepInEx_ConfigurationManager/
Special Thanks to Dick Justice aka MeatWareMonster for supplying me with the original code so I could get this far.
Huge Shout out to Blaxxun and Azumatt for their awesome new code and hard work!!!
Credits for helping me along the way and ideas shared: DigitalRoots, Balrond, Hugo the Dwarf, Marlthon, Krumpac, KG, ASharpPen, Zarboz, Neurodrome, Raelaziel, Badger, GraveBear, Horem, Belasias and of course the Valheim Devs for the lovely game!
Asset Credits: Listed in Discord
MonsterLabZ adds new monsters to fight in Valheim, expanding the bestiary for players seeking fresh combat encounters. With 1,465 endorsements and over 103,000 downloads, it's a popular gameplay mod that integrates new enemies into the exploration experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 1,465 endorsements.
- Over 103,000 downloads shows real demand.
- Simple concept: more monsters to fight, which is always welcome.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is vague—no details on which monsters or how they're balanced.
- Last updated in April 2024—may not be compatible with the latest Valheim patches.
- No install instructions or dependency info provided.
For Valheim players who've mastered the vanilla creatures and want new combat challenges. If you're a builder or explorer who prefers peace, this might not be for you. Skip if you want lore-friendly additions—this mod is purely about fighting.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any required dependencies like BepInEx, though none are listed here.
- Back up your world before installing, as new monsters may spawn in existing areas.
- If you use a mod manager, install through it to keep track of updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- DefendYourBase
- Version
- 3.0.9
- Downloads
- 103,251
- Endorsements
- 1,465
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/30/2021
- Updated
- 4/18/2024
🔗 Required By 4 Mods
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