WieldEquipmentWhileSwimming
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #266 of 860 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
# WieldEquipmentWhileSwimming
A simple mod that lets you wield your equipments while swimming/diving or in water. (Configurable)
## Installation (manual)
- extract `WieldEquipmentWhileSwimming.dll` file to your `BepInEx\Plugins\` folder
## Features
- Lets you wield your equipments while swimming or diving.
- Uses serversync and built-in config watcher.
- Configurable through config file or
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A simple gameplay mod that allows you to wield your equipment while swimming or diving in water. Configurable options are included. With 103 endorsements and 4,194 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated quality-of-life improvement for players who want to fight or use tools underwater.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent community support with 103 endorsements and over 4,000 downloads.
- Simple, focused mod that does exactly what it says—no bloat.
- Configurable options give you control over how it works.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed instructions or documentation provided by the author.
- Last updated in September 2025—may not be compatible with future game patches.
- Limited to swimming/diving scenarios; doesn't affect other gameplay areas.
For players who find it annoying to unequip weapons or tools when entering water. If you're a builder or fighter who frequently crosses rivers or dives, this mod is a must-have. Skip if you rarely engage with water mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (September 2025).
- If you use a mod manager, install it through that for easy removal.
- Test the configurable options in a single-player world before joining multiplayer to avoid surprises.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- blacks7ardev
- Version
- 1.1.3
- Downloads
- 4,194
- Endorsements
- 103
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/12/2023
- Updated
- 9/12/2025
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