Placement Unlocked
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 462 Construction mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Placement Unlocked
Vanilla Valheim prevents several different items from being constructed on wood. This mod aims to remove that restriction.
The list of items that can be placed on wood are listed below:
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[]Campire
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]Bonefire[]Hearth
[]Smelter
[]Blast Furnace
[]Charcoal Kiln
[]Windmill
Note: Placement of the Windmill is a little wonky because of the way it's colliders are set up.
Installation
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[]This mod requires >>BepInExPack<< to work. Follow the BepInExPack installation instructions, then place the PlacementUnlocked.dll into the Valheim\BepInEx\plugins folder.
Links
GPORTAL
http://www.g-portal.com/?ref=Menthus15
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/Menthus
Discord
https://discord.gg/veqFeuZFku
GitHub
https://github.com/Menthus123
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfVYisJ8c6p37ol154rTHnw
Twitter
https://twitter.com/OriginalMenthus
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[]This mod requires >>BepInExPack<< to work. Follow the BepInExPack installation instructions, then place the PlacementUnlocked.dll into the Valheim\BepInEx\plugins folder.
Placement Unlocked lets you place campfires, cooking stations, cauldrons, bonefires, hearths, smelters, blast furnaces, charcoal kilns, and windmills on wooden structures. A quality-of-life mod for Valheim builders who want more flexible placement options. With 783 endorsements and 32,974 downloads, it's a proven community favorite.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 783 endorsements and 32,974 downloads.
- Solves a real pain point: no more awkward placement restrictions for essential crafting stations.
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest Valheim updates.
- Only affects placement on wooden structures; other placement restrictions remain unchanged.
For Valheim builders who want to place campfires and crafting stations on wooden floors without resorting to workarounds. Perfect for those who love detailed base designs and hate placement limits. Skip if you're fine with vanilla placement rules.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2021, check if it's compatible with your current Valheim version before installing.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or Thunderstore Mod Manager, install it through there for easier updates and conflict management.
- Test placement on a wooden structure in a creative world first to see how it works before committing to a build.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Menthus
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 32,974
- Endorsements
- 783
- Category
- Construction
- Created
- 3/10/2021
- Updated
- 3/10/2021
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