Skald - Extended Lore Texts - Valheim BepInEx Plugin
⚪ Last updated 2023This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #58 of 144 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skald - Extended Lore Texts
This mod adds a series of lore-friendly and immersive text content to runestones and random dreams.
Dreams are expanded significantly, including extra norse-related fluff, dreams triggered by progression, and portents of things to come.
Runestone texts feature much more lore and also include information about the world such as recipes and fight tactics.
Perfect for an RP server or players that like to avoid the wiki when playing.
- []Over 100 new lore-friendly texts for dreams and runestones
- []Non-intrusive, risk-free mod that can be enabled or disabled without affecting save games.
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[] Localization support available (but texts only available in English at the moment.)
Skald Dream:
A large dog, ragged and soaked in blood, watches you from the window.
When you awake, no trace of him remains.
Skald Runestone:
In the night they went,
in studded corslets,
their shields glistened
in the waning moon.
Installation
1. Download and install BepInEx Valheim
2. Download this mod and move the files into <game location>\BepInEx\plugins
If there are any installation problems/questions, please leave a comment in the thread.
modEnabled <bool>
Whether or not the game should load additional Skald texts.
readMoreModifierKey <right shift, left shift, right ctrl, left ctrl, right alt, left alt, right cmd, left cmd>
Which modifier key to be used in addition to the 'Use' key to activate additional runestone texts.
dreamChance <0. 0 - 1. 0>
Percentage chance to trigger a dream per night. (0% - 100%)
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Feedback and community translations welcome.
Skald adds lore-friendly text to runestones and random dreams in Valheim, perfect for RP servers or players who prefer avoiding the wiki. With 41 endorsements and 997 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition for immersive storytelling.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 41 endorsements and nearly 1,000 downloads.
- Fills a niche for lore enthusiasts who want more immersion without external guides.
- Lightweight addition that enhances the storytelling aspect of Valheim.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2023 — may be outdated with current Valheim patches.
- Limited to text content — no new mechanics or visual changes.
For Valheim players who love deep lore and immersive storytelling, especially on RP servers. Also great for those who want to avoid wiki spoilers and discover lore organically. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or visual upgrades.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure BepInEx is installed correctly and the mod DLL is placed in the BepInEx/plugins folder.
- Test the mod on a single-player world first to see the new runestone texts before joining a server.
- If you're on a dedicated server, the mod must be installed on both client and server for full effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- kinghfb
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Downloads
- 997
- Endorsements
- 41
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 4/15/2021
- Updated
- 4/6/2023
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