Valheim Real Eyes
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 104 Character Appearance mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WILL NOT WORK WITH ANY MODS THAT CHANGE THE TEXTURE OF THE PLAYER CHARACTER!!!
If you'd like me to make a compatibility patch, please leave a comment with a link to the desired mod.
Adds more realistic eyes to the player character
You NEED to install these!!
(Mod Loader) https://valheim.thunderstore.io/package/denikson/BepInExPack_Valheim/
(Custom Textures) https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/48
After you've installed the above mods, go to your Plugins folder (SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Valheim\BepInEx\plugins) and create a folder called "CustomTextures" so your folder
structure now looks like SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Valheim\BepInEx\plugins\CustomTextures
open RealEyes.rar and PICK ONE FOLDER!! open the desired colour folder,put contents in In the CustomTextures folder you just created.
MALE is player_model_0_texture.png, FEMALE is player_model_1_texture.png
Launch the game, go to characters, switch characters with the arrows and the game should refresh and you should see your eyes!
Credit to MIKH0S for the Male skin in original version release 1. 0 (New versions I have done myself)
A compact cosmetic mod that replaces the player character's eyes with more realistic textures. Simple visual enhancement for Valheim players who want a subtle upgrade to their character's appearance. With 119 endorsements and 2,775 downloads, it has a small but active following.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Small but dedicated following (119 endorsements)
- Easy visual upgrade for your Viking
- Lightweight mod that won't impact performance
⚠️ Cons
- No install instructions provided by author
- Last updated in March 2021 — may be outdated for current game versions
- Only affects the player character, not NPCs or creatures
For Valheim players who want a subtle visual improvement to their character's face without overhauling the whole game. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or more extensive character customization options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in your Valheim BepInEx/plugins folder if you're using BepInEx, or follow the standard mod installation for your mod manager.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your current Valheim version, as it hasn't been updated since 2021.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable the mod and test in-game to see the eye changes before starting a new world.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Mac
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,775
- Endorsements
- 119
- Category
- Character Appearance
- Created
- 3/3/2021
- Updated
- 3/15/2021
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