Waystones

⭐ — (7 endorsements) 📥 792 downloads 📌 v1.2.2 📅 7/29/2024
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By shudnal · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/21/2026 📅 Created: 7/29/2024
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #536 of 869 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod allows you to build a waystone, new piece which you can use to fast travel to some fixed and dynamic locations and also other activate and tagged waystones.

This mod is meant mainly to use on nomap mode and/or noportals mode. In nomap mode it could be also used for orienting and in noportals mode as somewhat alternative way of fast travel. A waystone could be used as a landmark visible from afar and as an alternative to a signs.

On your first approach a waystone the Hugin will hint you how to use it. If you disabled raven hints there will be no Hugin for you.

Direction search

After building a waystone sit in front of it and activate search mode.

Your screen will be darken, camera movement slowed and you will be able to hear and locate available distant places.

Sound pitch and screen brightness will reflect a distance between current look direction and distant place direction.

"Touch" the direction with your gaze and you can start fast travelling there.

You can use Zoom buttons (mouse scroll) to change camera FoV and actually zoom in and zoom out the view to increase/decrese look sensitivity.

In singleplayer time flow will be slowed as well.

Fast travelling ability takes some time to recover. The length of that recovery depends on a travelling distance. Max and min distance and cooldown are configurable. In location hover in search mode you will see what cooldown will be set after fast travelling.

There is console command

setwaystonecooldown

to manually set cooldown for test purposes.

Cooldown is based on a world time by default. It could be changed to use global real time instead.

Cooldown reduction

You can sacrifice items to waystone to reduce cooldown.

Create file shudnal. Waystones.reduce_cooldowns.json or shudnal. Waystones.reduce_cooldowns.yaml anywhere inside of the Bepinex config folder.

This file should consist of pairs itemname: cooldown. Item name could be set as prefab name (i.e. TrophyNeck) or item name (i.e. $item_trophy_neck)

JSON example:

"TrophyNeck": 10

If you want several items to be sacrificed at once you can do it like this where 50 is amount of coins and 10 is amount of seconds.

"Coins:50": 10

YAML entry can be set like this

'Coins:50': 10

Available directions

Fixed locations

  • []start temple (Sacrificial stones)[/]

    []Haldor (if discovered)[/]

    []Hildir (if discovered)[/]

Dynamic points

  • []current spawn point (bed or other spawn point)[/]

    []last death position (even after tombstone pickup)[/]

    []last ship position (saved when character stands on the ground for the first time after leaving a ship)[/]

    []last location from where you used fast travel last time[/]

    Waystone network

    After activating search mode all waystones available for fast travelling will be temporary added to your map. You can open Map in search mode without breaking it.

    A waystone should be tagged and activated by you for it to be added to map.

    Removed, deactivated or waysone without tag will not be available for fast travelling.

    Random point

    Absolutely random (but not ocean) point in already discovered biome.

    To fast travel to random point look at your feet. Camera should be looking straight down.

    Fast travelling to random point will set a shortest cooldown.

    Fast travelling

    After choosing a direction and pressing Use hotkey fast travelling will be started.

    The moment you initiate fast travelling nearby monsters will be agitated by the sound and light emitted by you. Any damage taken while channeling will add 1 second to teleporting process.

    To break channeling manually you can press Block button.

    Restrictions

    There are several restrictions on fast travel and search mode usage.

    • []you should not be encumbered[/]

      []you should not have nonteleportable items[/]

      []you should not be wet[/]

      []you should not be sensed by enemies[/]

      []you should be sitting[/]

      All this restrictions are disableable via config.

      You can also enable entering search mode just by pressing hotkey only without

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Waystones adds a buildable waystone network for immersive fast travel without maps or portals. Sit at a waystone, gaze at a distant location or another waystone, and teleport there. A niche alternative for players seeking a more grounded travel system.

✨ Key Features

Build waystones to create a travel network
Fast travel by sitting and gazing at distant locations or other waystones
Designed as a nomap/noportals immersive alternative to regular portals

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Immersive travel system that fits nomap playstyles
  • Simple concept: build, sit, gaze, and go
  • Lightweight with low endorsement count but active updates (last updated August 2026)

⚠️ Cons

  • Very low endorsement count (7) — community reception is unproven
  • May conflict with other travel mods or require specific game settings to work as intended
🎯 Is This For You?
For survival players who want a more grounded fast travel option without breaking immersion. Perfect for nomap runs or those who find portals too easy. Skip if you prefer convenience over roleplay.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Place waystones in frequently visited areas to maximize network efficiency
  • Test the gaze mechanic in a safe area first to understand the targeting system
  • If you use other travel mods, check for conflicts before adding this one

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
shudnal
Version
1.2.2
Downloads
792
Endorsements
7
Category
Gameplay
Created
7/29/2024
Updated
9/21/2026

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