Wishbone Direction
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #693 of 867 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Wishbone Direction adds a directional indicator for the Wishbone in Valheim. When the Wishbone is equipped, the mod
helps point you toward nearby hidden targets such as silver veins, muddy scrap piles, and buried treasure. The
indicator only appears when a valid target is within 30 meters, keeping the UI clean when there is nothing nearby.
Installation instructions
1. Install BepInExPack Valheim.
2. Install Jotunn.
3. Place WishboneDirectionMod.dll into your Valheim/BepInEx/plugins/WishboneDirection/ folder.
4. Start the game once to generate the config file.
5. Adjust the config if you want to change the hotkey, indicator style, color, size, opacity, or search behavior.
Main features
- Directional HUD indicator for the Wishbone.
- Works only while the Wishbone is equipped.
- Searches for hidden targets within 30 meters.
- Supports silver veins, muddy scrap piles, buried treasure, and buried chests.
- Multiple display modes: HUD arrow, world marker, and compass.
- Optional distance text and vertical hints.
- Configurable color, size, opacity, update interval, and toggle hotkey.
- Lightweight cached scanning instead of expensive every-frame scene searches.
Requirements
- BepInExPack Valheim
- Client-side installation is required for players who want to see the indicator.
Wishbone Direction adds a clear directional indicator for the Wishbone in Valheim, appearing only when the Wishbone is equipped and a hidden target is within 30 meters. It helps players locate silver, muddy scrap piles, and buried treasure. A small but focused quality-of-life mod with 5 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solves the annoying guesswork of pinpointing buried treasure with the Wishbone.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without extra bloat.
- Tiny but dedicated following (5 endorsements) suggests it works for those who use it.
⚠️ Cons
- Very low endorsement count (5) means it's not widely tested—could have hidden issues.
- Last updated April 2026—may not be updated for future Valheim patches.
For Valheim players who hate wandering around with the Wishbone trying to triangulate buried loot. If you're tired of digging in the wrong spot, this mod gives you a clear arrow. Skip if you prefer the vanilla challenge of hunting by feel.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Wishbone equipped and a hidden target within 30 meters for the indicator to appear.
- If you're using a mod manager, install this mod through it to keep your Valheim mods organized.
- Test the mod in a known silver location to confirm it's working before relying on it in a pinch.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- MbIwA
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 259
- Endorsements
- 5
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/10/2026
- Updated
- 4/10/2026
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