WearableWard
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #616 of 869 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
# WearableWard
Adds 6 new equippable ward that grants its wearer with a protective shield.
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## Installation (manual)
- extract `WearableWard.dll` file to your `BepInEx\Plugins\` folder
## Features
- Configurable durability for each ward.
(`Durability` : Shields durability before it breaks.)
- Configurable arbsorb damage for each ward.
(`Absorb Damage`: How much damage can a shield take before it starts depleting durability.)
- Configurable recipe.
- (Note: This wards cannot be repaired, if the durability reached 0 it will be destroyed)
- Uses serversync and built-in config watcher.
- Configurable through config file or (https://valheim.thunderstore.io/package/Azumatt/Official_BepInEx_ConfigurationManager/)
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WearableWard adds 6 new equippable wards that grant the wearer a protective shield. A compact gameplay mod with 14 endorsements and 517 downloads, last updated March 2025. For players seeking simple defensive options without overhauling combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Small and focused—does exactly what it says, no bloat
- Decent download count (517) for a niche mod
- Recent update (March 2025) suggests active maintenance
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (14) means it's not widely tested
- No details on shield strength, duration, or balance
- Only 6 wards—may feel limited for players wanting variety
For players who want a simple defensive boost without overhauling combat. If you're looking for deep ward mechanics or extensive customization, this isn't it. Skip if you prefer gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a specific game version or DLC—verify compatibility before installing.
- Since it's a gameplay mod, test it in a new save to avoid conflicts with existing items.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid manual file placement errors.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- blacks7ardev
- Version
- 1.1.3
- Downloads
- 517
- Endorsements
- 14
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/13/2023
- Updated
- 3/11/2025
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