Wind At Your Back
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #70 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I'm digging into the wind code to try and figure out why it seems like the wind is ALWAYS blowing in my face, though in the mean time I've made this mod for those of us that just wanna get places quick.
Some consider this mod a cheat, others consider it required as they have lives outside of Valheim and can't spend 2 hours just for one boat trip.
I have NOT tested this in multiplayer and have no idea if it will work.
Now available as a BepInEx plugin!
Check the WindFix_readme.txt in the download for information on the config file location.
0. 3. 0 has brought some minor changes! Now only changes wind direction when on a ship and are using the sails!
Reason why I now only have it take effect when sails are at half or full is that it was distracting when running around on foot having the wind always at your back, and makes it function a bit more like the Moder power.
Also, 0. 2. 1 and earlier had the wind blowing at the players back rather than the boat. This didn't work out well when fighting serpents solo as you tend to look where you are trying to fire arrows... blowing you towards death. This is the reason for the wind to now be relative to the boat instead of the player.
Overview of options:
When UseAngle = false, the wind will be at the ships back, specifically when at half or full sail.
Angle is only used when UseAngle = true
Angle is the wind angle relative to the local ships forward direction.
Angle = -90 means the wind will be blowing from the ship's right side
Angle = 90 means the wind will be blowing from the ship's left side
Angle = 180 is the new GetGood mode, and means the wind will be blowing from the ship's front, and you will need to row
Wind At Your Back is a small gameplay mod for InSlim/BepInEx that sets the wind to always blow in your favor. It has 886 endorsements and was last updated in March 2021. For players who find wind mechanics annoying, this mod removes the frustration.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 886 endorsements
- Simple and effective—no more fighting the wind
- Tiny mod that does exactly what it says
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—may not work with newer game versions
- Requires InSlim/BepInEx setup, which might be unfamiliar to some
- Only affects wind direction; no other features
For players who hate when the wind messes up their shots or sailing. If you're tired of wind mechanics and want a straightforward fix, this is for you. Skip if you want more complex wind gameplay or don't use mod loaders.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure BepInEx is installed correctly before adding this mod, as it won't work without it.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your game version, since it hasn't been updated since 2021.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid errors.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- xnm3YQNfEx
- Version
- 0.3.0
- Downloads
- 29,389
- Endorsements
- 886
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/4/2021
- Updated
- 3/6/2021
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