Ship Speed

⭐ — (3 endorsements) 📥 136 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 5/28/2026
🟡 Updated this year

By izedd121 · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/28/2026 📅 Created: 5/28/2026
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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2📦 BepInEx Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 🏆 #150 of 179 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Features

  • []Shows nearby ship speed on screen[/]

    []Displays speed in knots[/]

    []Displays speed in km/h[/]

    []Optional m/s display[/]

    []Toggle HUD on/off with F9[/]

    []Configurable HUD position, size, font size, prefix, and update rate[/]

    []Can automatically hide the HUD when the ship is barely moving[/]

    []Client-side only[/]

    []No server installation required[/]

    []Works in singleplayer and multiplayer as long as the mod is installed on your client[/]

Default Display

By default the HUD shows:

SHIP  8. 4 kn  |  15. 6 km/hThe default position is placed below the vanilla hotbar so it does not cover your weapons/tools.

Controls

F9to toggle the Ship Speed HUD on or off.

You can change the toggle key in the config file.

Installation

  • []Install BepInExPack Valheim.[/]

    []Download the mod.[/]

    []Put the DLL here:[/]

Valheim/BepInEx/plugins/ValheimShipSpeedHud.dllExample Steam path:

D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Valheim\BepInEx\plugins\

  • []Launch the game once.[/]

    []The config file will be generated automatically.[/]

Config

The config file is created here after the first launch:

Valheim/BepInEx/config/pro.l337.valheim.shipspeedhud.cfgExample config:

## Show ship speed HUD.

# Setting type: Boolean

# Default value: true

Enabled = true

## Toggle HUD on/off.

# Setting type: KeyboardShortcut

# Default value: F9

ToggleKey = F9

## Text prefix shown in the HUD.

# Setting type: String

# Default value: SHIP

Prefix = SHIP

## Show speed in knots.

# Setting type: Boolean

# Default value: true

ShowKnots = true

## Show speed in km/h.

# Setting type: Boolean

# Default value: true

ShowKmh = true

## Show speed in m/s.

# Setting type: Boolean

# Default value: false

ShowMs = false

## Hide HUD when the nearest ship is almost not moving.

# Setting type: Boolean

# Default value: true

HideWhenSlow = true

## If HideWhenSlow is true, hide HUD below this speed in meters/second.

# Setting type: Single

# Default value: 0. 15

SlowThresholdMs = 0. 15

## Nearest ship must be within this many meters from the local player.

# Setting type: Single

# Default value: 25

MaxShipDistance = 25

## How often to scan ships and update speed.

# Setting type: Single

# Default value:

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A small client-side BepInEx mod for Valheim that displays the speed of a nearby ship on your HUD. Useful for sailing, testing wind behavior, and comparing ship movement. With only 3 endorsements and 136 downloads, it's a niche utility for players who want precise speed feedback.

✨ Key Features

Displays the speed of a nearby ship directly on the HUD.
Client-side mod, so it works without server-side installation.
Requires BepInEx to run.
Useful for testing wind behavior and comparing ship movement.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Finally know if your boat is actually moving or just drifting.
  • Lightweight client-side mod—no server hassle.
  • Great for testing wind mechanics and ship comparisons.

⚠️ Cons

  • Tiny userbase (3 endorsements) means limited community feedback.
  • Last updated May 2026—could break with future Valheim patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Valheim sailors who want precise speed data to optimize their voyages. Also for players curious about wind behavior or comparing different ship types. Skip if you prefer a more immersive HUD without extra numbers.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure BepInEx is installed correctly before adding this mod—check the BepInEx pack for Valheim.
  • The mod is client-side, so you can use it on any server without the server having it.
  • Test the speed display while sailing in different wind directions to understand how it updates.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
izedd121
Version
1.0
Downloads
136
Endorsements
3
Category
User Interface
Created
5/28/2026
Updated
5/28/2026

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