Safe Ballista
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #481 of 869 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
When enabled, the Safe Ballista mod introduces a new "Safe Mode" for your ballista, allowing you to fine-tune its targeting parameters.
Targeting States:
All: The ballista will not target any players or tamed creatures. This is the default state when the mod is enabled.
Players: The ballista will target everything except for players.
Pets: The ballista will target everything except for tamed creatures.
None: The ballista will target everything, just like the vanilla game. This is the default state when the mod is disabled.
You will be able to identify the ballista's current targeting state when you hover over it with your mouse
Console Commands:
You can control the Safe Ballista mod using the following console commands (press F5 to open the console):
SafeBallista. Enable true/false: Enables or disables the mod. When disabled, the ballista reverts to its default behavior (targeting everything).
SafeBallista. TargetPlayer true/false: Allows or disallows the ballista to target players when the mod is enabled.
SafeBallista. TargetTamed true/false: Allows or disallows the ballista to target tamed creatures when the mod is enabled.
Configuration File: All settings can also be adjusted manually from the configuration file.
Safe Ballista is a small gameplay mod for Valheim that improves ballista targeting to prevent friendly fire, protecting players and tamed creatures. With 29 endorsements and 1,201 downloads, it's a niche utility for base defense enthusiasts. Last updated December 2024, it remains relevant for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solves a real problem—no more losing your prized tamed wolves to a stray bolt
- Lightweight and focused, does one thing well
- Recent update (Dec 2024) means it's likely compatible with current Valheim
⚠️ Cons
- Small userbase (29 endorsements) means less community testing and feedback
- Only affects ballista, so if you don't use them, this mod is useless
For Valheim players who rely on ballistas for base defense but are tired of them shooting your tamed animals or yourself. If you're a builder who sets up elaborate defenses, this mod is a must-have. Skip it if you never use ballistas or prefer pure vanilla gameplay.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like BepInEx for easy updates and compatibility checks.
- Test the ballista on a dummy target before relying on it in a real raid.
- Check the mod's page for any config options to fine-tune targeting to your liking.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- FrostJack980
- Version
- 0.1
- Downloads
- 1,201
- Endorsements
- 29
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/22/2024
- Updated
- 12/22/2024
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