Swift Dodge

Swift Dodge is a small keyboard-control QoL mod that lets you dodge in Valheim by double-tapping a movement direction. It also includes an optional dedicated dodge key for players who prefer a single-key input.

There is nothing too fancy hiding here — no new combat system, no special dodge mechanics, and no balance overhaul. Swift Dodge simply gives you another way to trigger Valheim’s normal dodge behavior.

I originally made this for myself while playing on a laptop keyboard away from my main setup. Dodging with the default controls can feel a bit awkward on some keyboard layouts (even more if you're lefty), especially when using custom movement keys, so I wanted a lightweight double-tap option that felt quick and comfortable.

The mod supports three input modes: double-tap movement, dedicated dodge key, or both. Timing and cooldown guard settings are configurable, so you can tune the feel if the default double-tap window is too strict or too forgiving.

If you were hoping for something grand and revolutionary, sorry to disappoint — this is just a simple control tweak. But sometimes a small control tweak is exactly what makes the game feel better.

Install with a mod manager, or manually copy the mod folder into your BepInEx plugins folder:

BepInEx/plugins/Launch the game once to generate the configuration file.

• []Double-tap movement keys to trigger a dodge roll[/]

  []Optional dedicated dodge key[/]

  []Configurable input mode: double-tap, dodge key, or both[/]

  []Configurable double-tap timing window[/]

  []Configurable cooldown guard to prevent accidental repeated dodges[/]

  []Uses Valheim’s normal dodge behavior instead of adding a new dodge system[/]

  []Works with custom movement keybinds, including arrow-key setups[/]

  • []BepInEx for Valheim[/]

    []Recommended: BepInEx Configuration Manager for easy in-game tweaking[/]

    The config file is generated after launching the game once:

    BepInEx/config/petri.valheim.swiftdodge.cfg

    Available options:

    Mod Enabled

    - Enable or disable SwiftDodge.

    Dodge Mode

    - Choose how dodging is triggered.

    Available modes:

    • []DoubleTap — dodge by double-tapping a movement direction[/]

      []DodgeKey — dodge with a dedicated configurable key[/]

      []Both — allow both double-tap dodging and the dedicated dodge key[/]

    Dodge Key

    - The key used for dedicated key dodging. When pressed while moving, the dodge follows your current movement direction. When pressed while standing still, the dodge defaults to backward.