Ship Speed
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #150 of 179 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Features
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[]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
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[]Install BepInExPack Valheim.[/]
[]Download the mod.[/]
[]Put the DLL here:[/]
D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Valheim\BepInEx\plugins\
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[]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:
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
📊 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.
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.
💡 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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