NoStamCosts
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #33 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Valheim No Stamina Cost Mod
Removes stamina consumption while holding the hammer and hoe! Has other configurable settings to allow no stamina costs for everything and no stamina costs when you're in God mode.
This mod was originally developed because I was getting really impatient w/ the stamina system while trying to flatten miles of land.
Installation
If you are installing this manually, do the following
1. Install BepInEx first!
2. Download my mod!
3. Extract the archive into a folder. Do not extract into the game folder.
4. Move the contents of `plugins` folder into `<GameDirectory>\Bepinex\plugins`.
5. Run the game.
Configuration
Go to BepInEx\Config\Basil_NoStamCosts.cfg after opening the game once w/ the mod and it will show the following below. Configure to your liking!
1 = No stamina costs only when using the hammer, hoe, or cultivator
2 = No stamina costs in god mode
3 = No stamina costs even when not in god mode
StaminaCostSetting = 1 (default)
Disclaimer:
Untested in multiplayer
NoStamCosts removes stamina drain while holding the hammer or hoe, letting you build and farm without worrying about stamina. It includes some configuration options, making it a handy QoL mod for players who want to focus on construction while keeping combat stamina mechanics intact. With 1,855 endorsements and 73,157 downloads, it's a popular choice for Stardew Valley modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (1,855 endorsements) — this is a go-to for QoL.
- Perfect for builders and farmers who hate stamina gates.
- Config options let you tweak it to your liking.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021 — might not work with the latest game patches.
- Only affects hammer and hoe — other tools still drain stamina.
- No detailed documentation on what the config options actually do.
For Stardew Valley players who love building and farming but find stamina management annoying. If you want to keep combat challenging while removing grind from construction, this is for you. Skip if you want a full stamina overhaul — this is a targeted tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SMAPI installed, as most Stardew mods require it.
- Check the config file after first run to adjust settings to your preference.
- If the mod doesn't work, verify your game version matches the mod's compatibility.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Basilpanda
- Version
- v0.1.3
- Downloads
- 73,157
- Endorsements
- 1,855
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 2/17/2021
- Updated
- 3/31/2021
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