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Source-checkedGameplay & overhauls

ServersideQoL SmartDefense

by ArgusMagnus · for Valheim

Ballista don't target players or tames and reload from nearby containers.

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13d agoLast updated
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About ServersideQoL SmartDefense

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Ballista don't target players or tames and reload from nearby containers.

Serverside QoL

This mod adds some QoL features as a serverside-only mod.

It's designed and tested for dedicated servers with vanilla/console clients (e.g. XBox/PS/Switch users).

If you'd like to support me, subscribe as a test user. You can help by testing the beta versions on hexium.

Features

  • Ballistas don't target players or tames
  • Ballistas reload from nearby containers

Other ServersideQoL mods

Documentation

The best available documentation is the config file. Read the description of the config options for a better idea of how this mod works.

Feature Requests

If you have an idea you think might fit this mod, you can create a feature request issue in the github project. If a similar request already exist, you can add a 👍 reaction to it.

Known Issues

Known issues are listed in the github project). If you experience an issue, please file a report there or on the hexium mod page.

Configuration

The configuration is loaded from BepInEx/config/ArgusMagnus.ServersideQoL.SmartDefense.cfg. Start the server once to generate the file if it does not exist.

SmartDefense

|Option|Default Value|Acceptable Values|Description| |------|-------------|-----------------|-----------| |Enabled|true|True/False|Enables/disables the entire mod|

Traps

|Option|Default Value|Acceptable Values|Description| |------|-------------|-----------------|-----------| |DisableTriggeredByPlayers|true|True/False|True to stop traps from being triggered by players| |DisableFriendlyFire|true|True/False|True to stop traps from damaging players and tames. Does not work reliably (yet).| |SelfDamageMultiplier|1|From 0 to Infinity|Multiply the damage the trap takes when it is triggered by this factor. 0 to make the trap take no damage| |AutoRearm|true|True/False|True to automatically rearm traps when they are triggered|

Turrets

|Option|Default Value|Acceptable Values|Description| |------|-------------|-----------------|-----------| |DontTargetPlayers|true|True/False|True to stop ballistas from targeting players| |DontTargetTames|true|True/False|True to stop ballistas from targeting tames| |LoadFromContainers|true|True/False|True to automatically load ballistas from containers| |LoadFromContainersRange|4||Required proximity of a container to a ballista to be used as ammo source| |LoadFromContainersMinPlayerDistance|4||Min distance all players must have to a ballista| |AmmoAddedMessageType|None|None, TopLeftNear, TopLeftFar, CenterNear, CenterFar, InWorld|Type of message to show when ammo is added to a turret| |NoAmmoMessageType|None|None, TopLeftNear, TopLeftFar, CenterNear, CenterFar, InWorld|Type of message to show when there is no ammo to add to a turret|

Highlights

From source data

Loaders

Runs on BepInEx.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 13d ago.

ServersideQoL SmartDefense on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Valheim servers, for BepInEx servers. We download it from Thunderstore, place it, and restart the server.
Server side
Required on the server
Server type needed
BepInEx
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Valheim — 4 GB (4 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
2.4.1, released 2026-10-22

Game versions by loader

LoaderGame versionsNewest
BepInEx

From 4 recorded builds of ServersideQoL SmartDefense.

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
2.4.12026-10-22n/aBepInEx
2.1.02026-09-25n/aBepInEx
2.0.112026-09-16n/aBepInEx
2.0.02026-09-09n/aBepInEx

Dependencies

Declared by the newest build that lists any. Required ones are installed with it on one-click installs.

Run ServersideQoL SmartDefense on a Valheim server

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What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Thunderstore as “Content”

Gameplay & overhauls

New mechanics, content and overhauls that change how the game plays.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Thunderstore lists ServersideQoL SmartDefense as required on the server. Check its Thunderstore page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Valheim
Loaders
BepInEx
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server
Requires
One-click install needs a BepInEx server.

Verified at the source

  • ✓ThunderstoreOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-23Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorArgusMagnus, as published on Thunderstore
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

ServersideQoL SmartDefense, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install ServersideQoL SmartDefense?

Thunderstore lists ServersideQoL SmartDefense as required on the server. Check its Thunderstore page to see whether players need it too.

Which loaders does it support?

BepInEx.

Is it free?

Yes. ServersideQoL SmartDefense is free to download from Thunderstore.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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