Safe Death
⚪ 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
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #72 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
No items, food or skills are lost upon death.
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Compatibility with other mods
From version 1. 1. 0 onwards, this mod is compatible with more slots mod (currently not up to date).
From version 1. 2. 0 onwards, this mod is partially compatible with equipment and quick slots mod. (H&H update broke this, items in equipment and quick slots will now first get transfered to the inventory as long as there is space. The remaining items will get dropped in a gravestone).
Config
A config file juliandeclercq. SafeDeath.cfg is created after running the game once with this mod.
You can adjust the config values by editing this file using a text editor.
Technical
To install this mod, the easiest way is to use Vortex, the Nexus Mods mod manager. It should take care of all dependencies.
To install manually, place the dll file in the BepInEx/plugins folder. You will need BepInEx.
Code is available on Github.
Special thanks to aedenthorn for the description template!
Safe Death is a lightweight gameplay mod that prevents the loss of items, food, and skills upon death. With 866 endorsements and over 28,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life addition for players who find permadeath penalties too punishing. Last updated in June 2021, it remains a simple, effective solution for a common frustration.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 866 endorsements and over 28K downloads.
- Removes the most frustrating death penalties, letting you focus on gameplay.
- Simple and lightweight—does exactly what it says with no bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—may not be compatible with the latest game version.
- No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- Removes all death penalties, which might make survival too easy for hardcore players.
For players who hate losing progress to random deaths and want a more forgiving survival experience. Skip if you enjoy the tension of permadeath or want a mod that adds new mechanics—this is purely a quality-of-life tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation—if manual, just drop the files into the game's mod folder.
- Since it's from 2021, test it on a backup save first to ensure it works with your current game version.
- If you're playing on a server, make sure all players have the mod installed to avoid desync issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Joolss
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Downloads
- 28,560
- Endorsements
- 866
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/19/2021
- Updated
- 6/2/2021
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