Spyglass
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 106 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
Adds a craftable and functional spyglass that doubles as a weapon. Use it to bash your enemies or to see their cowardly faces up close... but from a safe distance! The spyglass has 3 zoom levels that you can cycle through. Uses custom mesh, textures, and logic. Configurable and includes gamepad support.
The spyglass can be crafted and upgraded at a workbench.
Recipe is: 2x Obsidian, 2x Bronze, 1x Crystal.
Alternatively, you can spawn the item with the console command `spawn AdvizeSpyglass`.
Default Keybinds:
Keyboard and Mouse:
Right Mouse Click will increase zoom level by 1.
Left Shift + Right Mouse Click will decrease zoom level by 1.
An optional keybind may be set to fully zoom out.
Left Trigger/L2 will increase zoom level by 1.
Left Bumper/L1 + Left Trigger/L2 will decrease zoom level by 1.
When not zoomed, holding left bumper/L1 before pressing left trigger/L2 will allow you to block with the spyglass.
All configurable keybinds support keyboard combinations (e.g. Left Ctrl + F8).
Requirements:
Requires BepInEx - Valheim 5. 4. 2202
Installation:
Extract the Advize_Spyglass.dll file into your BepinEx/plugins folder.
Directory structure should look like this:
BepInEx ->
plugins ->
Advize_Spyglass.dll
In multiplayer environments:
This mod uses a version handshake to ensure all other connected clients have the mod. Install the mod on the server (if dedicated) as well as on all connected clients.
Source:
Github Repo: Advize_ValheimMods
Discord:
For further mod or mod dev support, I can be found at the following Discord server
Config & Other Info:
The mod is configurable. A config file will be generated after first loading the mod and can be found in BepInEx/config/advize. Spyglass.cfg
The config can be edited out of game with a text editor, or modified in game using the Configuration Manager mod.
Default Config File: (click spoiler below)
Localization Support: A file named Ad
Spyglass adds a craftable spyglass that doubles as a melee weapon, letting you bash enemies or zoom in on them from a safe distance. It features custom mesh, textures, and logic, and is configurable with gamepad support. A niche utility for players who want a unique tool with combat flair.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Turns a simple tool into a weapon—bash enemies while scouting ahead.
- Custom mesh and textures give it a polished, non-vanilla look.
- Configurable and gamepad-ready, so it fits different playstyles.
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (45) means it's a niche pick, not a community favorite.
- Last updated March 2025, so it might not be tested with the latest game patches.
For players who like utility items with a twist—scout ahead and smack enemies with the same tool. Also for modders who appreciate custom assets and configurable options. Skip if you want a pure weapon or pure utility; this hybrid is a niche novelty.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible—since the mod is from March 2025, verify it works with your current build.
- If you use a mod manager, install manually by dropping files into your Data folder to avoid conflicts.
- Test the spyglass in a safe area first to learn its bash attack and zoom mechanics before using it in combat.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Advize
- Version
- 3.1.1
- Downloads
- 2,599
- Endorsements
- 45
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 12/7/2023
- Updated
- 3/9/2025
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