Smoke Collision
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #44 of 462 Construction mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Smoke collision
Makes the smoke ignore certain structures. Also allows changing the smoke size and properties.
Install on the client (modding guide).
Install on the server if want to sync the config.
Configuration
The config file has a list of object ids that are ignored by the smoke. Check here for object ids.
By default following structures let the smoke pass:
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[]Cage Floor 1x1
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]Cage Floor 2x2[]Cage Wall 1x1
[]Cage Wall 2x2
[]Carved Darkwood divider
[]Iron gate
[]Wood ladder
[]Wood stair
There are also settings to change smoke properties:
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[]Collider size multiplier (default 1): Affects only the collider size.
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]Fade time (default 2): Seconds to disappear after max amount or max duration.[]Force (default 2): Multiplies acceleration (how quickly target velocity is reached).
[]Max amount (default 100): Maximum amount of smoke.
[]Max duration (default 60): Seconds until starting to fade.
[]Random horizontal velocity (default 0. 15): Random horizontal velocity.
[]Smoke size multiplier (default (default 1): Affects both visual and the collider size.
[]Vertical velocity (default 0. 75): Maximum vertical velocity.
Other setings:
- Required space (default 0. 5): Clear space needed above fireplaces (meters). 0 disables the check.
Source: GitHub
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[]Collider size multiplier (default 1): Affects only the collider size.
Smoke Collision is a construction mod for Valheim that makes smoke ignore certain structures and allows adjusting smoke size and properties. It requires client installation, with optional server installation for config syncing. With 206 endorsements and 6,731 downloads, it's a niche utility for builders seeking smoke control.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 206 endorsements and over 6,700 downloads
- Gives builders control over smoke behavior, which is a common annoyance in Valheim
- Config syncing on server means everyone gets the same experience
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed instructions or documentation provided by the author
- Last updated March 2025 – may need checking for compatibility with the latest Valheim patches
- Requires manual installation on both client and server if you want sync, which adds setup steps
For Valheim builders who are tired of smoke clipping through their roofs or blocking their designs. Also for server admins who want consistent smoke settings for all players. Skip if you're fine with vanilla smoke behavior or want a more comprehensive building overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install on your client first, then test in a single-player world to see how the smoke changes affect your builds.
- If you're running a dedicated server, place the mod in the server's plugin folder and ensure all players have the same config for consistency.
- Check the mod's config file to adjust smoke size and properties – you can fine-tune it to your preference.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Jere Kuusela
- Version
- 1.9
- Downloads
- 6,731
- Endorsements
- 206
- Category
- Construction
- Created
- 4/3/2022
- Updated
- 3/25/2025
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