Pressure Plate for Doors
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #219 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Pressure-Plate
About
Adds multiple variation of pressure plates which open and close doors.
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[]Wooden pressure plate: 3 wood, 1 surtling core with the hammer. Requires a workbench in range
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]Stone pressure plate: 3 stone, 1 surtling core with the hammer. Requires a workbench in range[]Crystal pressure plate, 1 crystal, 1 surtling core with the hammer. Requires a workbench in range
Ingame settings
Plate settings
Press 'E' when hovering over a plate to open its setting:
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[]Trigger Radius: if a player is inside this range, the plate is pressed
[]Door Radius: all doors inside this radius are opened/closed
[]Activation Time: duration in which the plate is pressed
[]Trigger Delay: duration it takes before the plate is pressed
[]Invert Doors: inverts open/closed state
[]Toggle Mode: the plate stays active after the first press and needs to be pressed again to deactivate
[]Ignore wards: allows other players to open doors even they have no access
[]Only open if not permitted: The plate only interacts with players that don't have permission inside the ward area. Requires 'Ignore wards' to be active
[]Allow creatures to trigger: monster and creatures can also press the plate. Requires 'Ignore wards' to be active
[]Tame interaction: decides what certain tame status is needed in order to interact with the plate. Requires both 'Ignore wards' and 'Allow creatures to trigger' to be active
Global settings
Config file at BepInEx/config/com.maxsch.valheim.pressure_plate.cfg
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[]Plate Volume: set the volume level of all plates. Can be changed while ingame
Manual Installation
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[]Install BepInEx and Jötunn, the Valheim Library
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]Extract the content of Pressure-Plate into the BepInEx/plugins folder.
Development
See contributing.
Links
Nexusmods: https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/498
Thunderstore: https://valheim.thunderstore.io/package/MSchmoecker/PressurePlate/
Github: https://github.com/MSchmoecker/Valheim-Pressure-Plate
Discord: Margmas#9562
Credits
- Sound effects: http://www.freesfx.co.uk
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[]Install BepInEx and Jötunn, the Valheim Library
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[]Plate Volume: set the volume level of all plates. Can be changed while ingame
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[]Trigger Radius: if a player is inside this range, the plate is pressed
A simple gameplay mod that adds a pressure plate for opening and closing doors. With 214 endorsements and 5,857 downloads, it's a niche utility for players who want automated door access without manual switches. Last updated in September 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 214 endorsements and 5,857 downloads.
- Simple concept that fits well into base-building or puzzle setups.
- Recently updated (September 2024), so likely compatible with current game version.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed description or install instructions from the author.
- Limited scope—only affects doors, not other interactive objects.
- May require testing with other mods that alter door behavior.
For builders and automation enthusiasts who want convenient door access without manual switches. Also useful for adventure map creators looking to add pressure-plate puzzles. Skip if you prefer vanilla mechanics or want more complex automation systems.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If the game has an anti-cheat (like EAC), ensure the mod is compatible or disable it for modded play.
- Place the pressure plate adjacent to the door and test the opening direction to avoid clipping.
- Check if the mod requires a specific load order if you use other door-related mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Margmas
- Version
- 0.10.0
- Downloads
- 5,857
- Endorsements
- 214
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/16/2021
- Updated
- 9/22/2024
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