PetNameExtender
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #112 of 181 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Extends UI input for naming pets to 255 characters.
Requires BepinEX
To install, unzip the PetNameExtender.dll into the BepinEx/plugins folder under the Valheim local files.
PetNameExtender is a lightweight UI mod that raises the character limit for naming tamed pets from the default to 255 characters. It's for players who want longer, more descriptive pet names. With 21 endorsements and last updated in September 2021, it's a niche but functional tool.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just a higher name limit.
- Useful for roleplayers who want lore-friendly long names.
- Small but active community (21 endorsements).
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—might not work with the latest game patches.
- Only affects pet names, so if you wanted other UI tweaks, this isn't it.
- Low endorsement count means it's not widely tested.
For players who love giving their tamed pets elaborate, descriptive names and hit the default limit. Skip if you're fine with short names or want broader UI improvements.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible since the mod hasn't been updated since 2021.
- If you're using a mod manager, install it manually to avoid conflicts.
- Test with a new pet name to see the extended limit in action.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- GraphicsBard
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 437
- Endorsements
- 21
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 9/26/2021
- Updated
- 9/26/2021
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