Ship Exploration
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #165 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Being on open waters you could normally see much further, however, the map reveals the same as being on land.
This mod aims to fix that by increasing map exploration radius while controlling, sitting as a passenger, or standing on a ship.
An increase in radius is determined by ship type, default values:
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[]Raft - 1. 5x
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]Karve - 2x - Longship - 3x
Multipliers are modifiable through config in Valheim/BepInEx/config/GemHunter1. ShipExploration.cfg
Or use Configuration Manager's in-game F1 panel.
Installation
This mod depends on BepInEx for Valheim.
Use Vortex or you can install the mod manually by copying its .dll file into your Valheim/BepInEx/plugins folder.
Client-side mod works with any server.Server compatibility
Mod compatibility
Works mods changing exploration range (such as cartographer skill mod) and custom ships from OdinShip.
Ship Exploration is a small gameplay mod that increases the map exploration radius while sitting or standing on a ship. With 308 endorsements and 8,272 downloads, it's a niche utility for players who want to reveal more of the map while sailing. Last updated in February 2022, it may not be compatible with the latest game version.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 308 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads.
- Directly addresses a common annoyance for ship-based exploration.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't require a bunch of extra dependencies.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2022 — might not work with the current game version.
- Only affects exploration radius — no other features or customization.
For players who spend a lot of time sailing and want to uncover more of the map without constantly steering toward unexplored areas. If you're a completionist who hates missing map chunks, this is a handy QoL tweak. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes — this is a simple utility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (Feb 2022) before installing.
- If you use a mod manager, install through it to easily enable/disable the mod if issues arise.
- Test the mod on a saved game to see the exploration radius change before committing to a new playthrough.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- GemHunter1
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Downloads
- 8,272
- Endorsements
- 308
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 2/20/2022
- Updated
- 2/22/2022
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