
BowPlugin
Allows you to configure velocity, accuracy, drawspeed, exp multiplier, crit chance, crit damage, bow crosshair and crosshair color of bows and crossbow weapons. Adds a new crossbow and bolt that you can craft early game.
Last updated | 5 days ago |
Total downloads | 37906 |
Total rating | 23 |
Categories | Hildir's Request Update Tweaks Client-side Server-side Mods Misc Crafting Gear |
Dependency string | blacks7ar-BowPlugin-1.6.1 |
Dependants | 93 other mods depend on this mod |
This mod requires the following mods to function

denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim
BepInEx pack for Valheim. Preconfigured and includes unstripped Unity DLLs.
Preferred version: 5.4.2105README
# BowPlugin
Allows you to configure velocity, accuracy, drawspeed, exp multiplier, crit chance, crit damage, bow crosshair and crosshair color of bows and crossbow weapons. Adds a new crossbow and bolt that you can craft early game.
## Installation (manual)
- extract
BowPlugin.dll
file to yourBepInEx\Plugins\
folder.
## Features
- Switch arrows with a press of key.
- Configurable arrow accuracy and velocity.
- Configurable Draw Speed, or can be scaled to you Bow skill level.
- Configurable Crossbow Recoil.
- Configurable Crossbow loading time, or can be scaled to you Crossbow skill level.
- Configurable exp multipliers for bows and crossbow weapons.
- New Crosshair color for more visibility
- Speed reduction while drawing bow.
- Character always faces the direction of the cursor when equipped with a bow or crossbow.
- Configurable Sneak attack bonus damage multiplier.
- Sneak skill gains exp from successful sneak attacks.
- Configurable Critical Chance and Critical Damage.
- Adds a new crossbow called Flint Crossbow that is inline with the damage of crude bow.
- Adds a new bolt that you can used early game called Flint Bolt.
- Adds new 12 bow crosshair and 7 crosshair color that you can configure while ingame no need to logout.
- Zoom and Auto Zoom while drawing a bow.
- Adds 3 new exploding arrows.
- Zoom feature for crossbow.
- Speed reduction while reloading crossbow.
- Uses ServerSync and built-in ConfigWatcher
- Configurable through config file or configuration manager
## Credits
- @blaxxun for the serversync and how to use it.
- big shoutout to discord user @BLUBBSON for providing german translations for some of my mods.
## Changelog
v1.6.1
- minor bug fixed.
Changelog History (click to expand)
v1.6.0
- removed item manager.
- added config option to disable recipes.
- added config for crossbow recipes.
- added config for crossbow damage.
- added german translation.
v1.5.9
- as requested added a configurable arrow/bolt retrieve chance.
v1.5.8
- added compatibility fixed to my RenegadeVikings mod.
- reduce the sizes of the crossbows.
- fixed auto zooming out with the bow.
v1.5.7
- updated to the latest valheim build (217.14) hilders request.
v1.5.6
- fixed icons visual glitch.
- added 4 types of bolts one for early game and 3 for end game.
- set bows launch angle to -1 (configurable)
v1.5.4
- added option to enable/disable speed reduction when reloading a crossbow.
- added 4 craftable crossbows (recolored arbalest) for each biome.
- Flint Crossbow for Meadows
- Bronze Crossbow for BlackForest (needs flint crossbow as recipe requirement)
- Iron Crossbow for Swamps (needs bronze crossbow as recipe requirement)
- Silver Crossbow for Mountains (needs iron crossbow as recipe requirement)
- BlackMetal Crossbow for Plains (needs silver crossbow as reccipe requirement)
- added additional bolt for blackforest (Bronze Bolt),
v1.5.2
- added speed reduction while reloading a crossbow.
- added zoom option for crossbow, you can only zoom when your crossbow is loaded.
- changed zoom key from (Left Shift) to (X) key so you could still run while wielding a crossbow.
v1.5.1
- updated to the latest valheim build (216.9)
v1.5.0
- added 3 exploding arrows.
- changed wood arrows crafting station from workbench to inventory.
v1.4.8
- added back the default bowcrosshair.
- change color configuration you can now customize the colors
v1.4.7
- updated to the latest bepinex build
- readjusted zoom speed calculation
- fixed zoom bug when bow skill level is 100
v1.4.6
- fixed bug with trolls and other creatures that uses range attacks
- fixed some minor bugs
v1.4.5
- fixed NRE when not wielding a weapon
- fixed compatibility issue with NoUnarmedCombat
- added option to disable custom critical status effect for bows.
v1.4.4
- fixed bug while drawing the bow and in the middle of manual zooming in and you switch/hide your weapon the camera get stuck in zoomed in.
- removed zoom key from being synced and locked so players can have their own key configuration.
v1.4.3
- fixed bug while drawing the bow and in the middle of auto zooming in and you switch/hide your weapon the camera get stuck in zoomed in.
- added configuration for the zoom in key
- added support to controllers
- changed the zoom in key to a different key so the the right click button can be used back to cancel bow draw, cancel zoom in, and block
- you can now cancel bow draw / zoom in while strafing
v1.4.2
- added 12 new bow crosshairs that you can configure while ingame no need to logout.
- added 7 colors for the new crosshairs that you can configure while ingame no need to logout.
- added zoom feature which you can use using right mouse button while drawing a bow.
- added auto zoom feature which you can enable or disable.
v1.3.9
- updated to the latest valheim and bepinex builds.
- added localization
v1.3.8
- updated itemmanager and serversync
- optimized code
v1.3.7
- fixed flint bolt recipe, you should now be able craft x20 instead of just 1
v1.3.6
- change full configuration of Flint Crossbow to Recipe only to prevent unknown configs when syncing from server to client. (NOTE: DELETE \configs\blacks7ar.BowPlugin.cfg and let the mod regenerate a new one to avoid unnecessary bugs.)
v1.3.5
- added version checks
- updated to latest valheim assemblies
v1.3.4
- Added a new crossbow and bolt that you can craft early game.
v1.3.3
- fixed minor compatibility issue with my magicplugin
- added custom vfx for crit damage just a simple one, havent yet figured out how to make a crit damage text effect
v1.3.2
- improved critical mechanic of bows/crossbows
- added critical chance and critical damage configurations
- added bowplugin statuseffect for bows/crossbow weapons.
v1.3.1
- removes velocity effect on staves to make way for my new mod MagicPlugin
v1.3.0
- fixed possible NRE at the main menu.
- fixed config live update.
v1.2.9
- fixed conflict with professions mod.
v1.2.8
- fixed errors on dedicated servers running on linux
v1.2.7
- fixed bug on stamina usage
v1.2.6
- fixed staff of embers aoe damage. nearby objects/players close to player wont take damage anymore.
v1.2.5
- added config watcher.
v1.2.4
- fixed walking bug
v1.2.3
- fixed issue with staff of protection.
v1.2.2
- added option to turn off character rotation.
- character rotation now applies to all kinds of weapons.
v1.2.1
- fixed arrow velocity
v1.2.0
- added character rotation. character now always faces the direction of your cursor if your equippped with a bow or crossbow.
- added soft dependency to my SNEAKer mod.
- added sneak attack damage multiplier.
- in every successful sneak attack, you now gain sneak skill exp.
- added critical multiplier to staggered enemies for bow and crossbow.
v1.1.3
- fixed exp scaling
- fixed exp from exceeding with skill level is at 100
- fixed arrow trajectory, its almost close to the crosshair now.. i think xD
v1.1.2
- fixed arrows going straight to things and not hitting target.
v1.1.1
- fixed crosshair visibility.
- added speed reduction while drawing a bow.
v1.1.0
- added exp multipliers for bows and crossbows.
v1.0.9
- Fix fishing rod issue, its no longer affected by velocity multiplier.
- Improves Accuracy / DrawSpeed / ReloadTime calculations.
v1.0.8
- added serversync by blaxxun
v1.0.7
- fix chat issue
v1.0.6
- added configuration for the crossbow. loading time and recoil is now configurable.
v1.0.5
- added option to change draw speed, either configured manually or can be scaled by your level.
v1.0.4
- adjusted some values, draw speed is not that slower now at the beginning and not too fast at higher levels.
v1.0.3
- removed draw speed config (draw speed now scaled by your bow skill level)
v1.0.2
- arrows no longer switch while typing in console and making pins on the map
v1.0.1
- added draw speed
v1.0.0
- first release
Available versions
Please note that the install buttons only work if you have compatible client software installed, such as the Thunderstore Mod Manager. Otherwise use the zip download links instead.
Upload date | Version number | Downloads | Download link | |
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2023-9-20 | 1.6.1 | 885 | Version 1.6.1 | Install |
2023-9-19 | 1.6.0 | 371 | Version 1.6.0 | Install |
2023-9-4 | 1.5.9 | 1715 | Version 1.5.9 | Install |
2023-9-2 | 1.5.8 | 614 | Version 1.5.8 | Install |
2023-8-22 | 1.5.7 | 1251 | Version 1.5.7 | Install |
2023-8-6 | 1.5.6 | 1361 | Version 1.5.6 | Install |
2023-7-16 | 1.5.4 | 1546 | Version 1.5.4 | Install |
2023-6-29 | 1.5.2 | 2531 | Version 1.5.2 | Install |
2023-6-12 | 1.5.1 | 1147 | Version 1.5.1 | Install |
2023-6-10 | 1.5.0 | 409 | Version 1.5.0 | Install |
2023-5-7 | 1.4.8 | 2481 | Version 1.4.8 | Install |
2023-5-2 | 1.4.7 | 690 | Version 1.4.7 | Install |
2023-4-11 | 1.4.6 | 1957 | Version 1.4.6 | Install |
2023-3-26 | 1.4.5 | 2104 | Version 1.4.5 | Install |
2023-3-25 | 1.4.4 | 440 | Version 1.4.4 | Install |
2023-3-25 | 1.4.3 | 324 | Version 1.4.3 | Install |
2023-3-24 | 1.4.2 | 473 | Version 1.4.2 | Install |
2023-3-15 | 1.3.9 | 1383 | Version 1.3.9 | Install |
2023-2-21 | 1.3.8 | 2167 | Version 1.3.8 | Install |
2023-2-12 | 1.3.7 | 1020 | Version 1.3.7 | Install |
2023-2-11 | 1.3.6 | 510 | Version 1.3.6 | Install |
2023-2-10 | 1.3.5 | 339 | Version 1.3.5 | Install |
2023-2-7 | 1.3.4 | 549 | Version 1.3.4 | Install |
2023-2-6 | 1.3.3 | 345 | Version 1.3.3 | Install |
2023-2-4 | 1.3.2 | 445 | Version 1.3.2 | Install |
2023-1-15 | 1.3.1 | 1587 | Version 1.3.1 | Install |
2023-1-12 | 1.3.0 | 641 | Version 1.3.0 | Install |
2023-1-11 | 1.2.9 | 226 | Version 1.2.9 | Install |
2023-1-10 | 1.2.8 | 414 | Version 1.2.8 | Install |
2023-1-10 | 1.2.7 | 135 | Version 1.2.7 | Install |
2023-1-9 | 1.2.6 | 369 | Version 1.2.6 | Install |
2023-1-8 | 1.2.5 | 279 | Version 1.2.5 | Install |
2022-12-31 | 1.2.4 | 967 | Version 1.2.4 | Install |
2022-12-27 | 1.2.3 | 781 | Version 1.2.3 | Install |
2022-12-26 | 1.2.2 | 300 | Version 1.2.2 | Install |
2022-12-25 | 1.2.1 | 323 | Version 1.2.1 | Install |
2022-12-25 | 1.2.0 | 167 | Version 1.2.0 | Install |
2022-12-23 | 1.1.3 | 446 | Version 1.1.3 | Install |
2022-12-22 | 1.1.2 | 401 | Version 1.1.2 | Install |
2022-12-20 | 1.1.1 | 415 | Version 1.1.1 | Install |
2022-12-18 | 1.1.0 | 544 | Version 1.1.0 | Install |
2022-12-17 | 1.0.9 | 268 | Version 1.0.9 | Install |
2022-12-14 | 1.0.8 | 579 | Version 1.0.8 | Install |
2022-12-14 | 1.0.7 | 184 | Version 1.0.7 | Install |
2022-12-11 | 1.0.6 | 593 | Version 1.0.6 | Install |
2022-12-11 | 1.0.5 | 144 | Version 1.0.5 | Install |
2022-12-10 | 1.0.4 | 293 | Version 1.0.4 | Install |
2022-12-10 | 1.0.3 | 125 | Version 1.0.3 | Install |
2022-12-9 | 1.0.2 | 271 | Version 1.0.2 | Install |
2022-12-9 | 1.0.1 | 225 | Version 1.0.1 | Install |
2022-12-8 | 1.0.0 | 172 | Version 1.0.0 | Install |