Quick Pin
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #558 of 867 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
QuickPin — Hold to Pin Resources
Press and hold the Use key on a resource or point of interest to instantly add a map pin. Fully configurable, with an extensible item allowlist via XML.
Hold-to-pin action with a circular progress indicator on the crosshair.
An extensible allowlist of pinnable items via FrostJack. QuickPin_Items.xml.
Configuration:
Config file: Valheim/BepInEx/config/FrostJack. QuickPin.cfg
General. HoldDuration (float, seconds) — how long you must hold Use to pin. Default: 1
General. ShowHoldHint (bool) — show or hide the “ Tag Location” hint line. Default: true
In-Game Console Commands:
Open the Valheim console with F5:
quickpin_showhint on|off
Toggles the hint line in the hover text.
quickpin_holdduration <milliseconds>
Sets hold duration in milliseconds (100–10000). Example: quickpin_holdduration 1000
If you call a command without arguments, it prints the current value.
Items XML (Allowlist):
File: Valheim/BepInEx/config/FrostJack. QuickPin_Items.xml
Notes:
item ID (case-insensitive): You can find IDs on the Valheim Wiki (Item IDs page) or by inspecting prefabs.
name: is the map pin label.
enabled: toggles whether the item is included.
You can add, remove, or disable items as you like.
Restart the game after editing to reload the list.
Quick Pin is a gameplay mod that lets you hold the Use key on a resource or point of interest to instantly add a map pin. It's fully configurable with an extensible item allowlist via XML, making it a handy tool for survival crafting games. With 14 endorsements and 708 downloads, it's a niche but functional addition for players who want quicker map marking.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Streamlines map pinning—no more fiddling with menus, just hold and pin.
- XML allowlist means you can tailor exactly what gets pinned to your playstyle.
- Lightweight and focused, does one job without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (14) suggests it's not widely tested or community-vetted.
- Last updated March 2026—may not be compatible with future game patches.
For survival crafting players who hate opening the map to manually place pins and want a faster way to mark resources. Skip if you prefer minimal UI changes or don't need quick pinning.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game has EAC or anti-cheat enabled—if so, you may need to disable it for mods to work.
- Test the XML allowlist on a few items first to ensure your custom entries are formatted correctly.
- Use a mod manager if available to keep track of updates and avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Frostjack980
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Downloads
- 708
- Endorsements
- 14
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/22/2025
- Updated
- 3/25/2026
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