CustomSkillLoss

Custom Skill Loss

A Valheim mod that allows you to customize the skill loss percentage for each individual skill when you die.

Features

• Individual skill control: Set different loss percentages for each skill (0-100%)
• Live config reloading: Changes to config file apply automatically while playing
• Organized categories: Skills grouped into Combat, Utility, Crafting, and Movement categories
• Comprehensive coverage: Supports all skills including magic, weapons, tools, and movement
• Zero performance impact: Lightweight implementation with minimal overhead

Supported Skills

Combat Skills

• Swords, Knives, Clubs, Polearms, Spears, Axes
• Bows, Crossbows
• Blocking, Unarmed
• Elemental Magic, Blood Magic

Utility Skills

• Pickaxes, Woodcutting, Fishing

Crafting Skills

• Cooking, Crafting, Farming

Movement Skills

• Jump, Run, Sneak, Swim, Ride, Dodge

Configuration

The mod creates a config file at BepInEx/config/CustomSkillLoss.cfg with default 5% loss for all skills.

Example Configuration:

[Combat Skills]
Swords Loss % = 10.0
Bows Loss % = 0
Blocking Loss % = 15.0

[Utility Skills]
Woodcutting Loss % = 2.0
Fishing Loss % = 0.0

[Movement Skills]
Run Loss % = 8.125
Jump Loss % = 5

Usage

1. Install the mod
2. Launch the game to generate the config file
3. Edit BepInEx/config/CustomSkillLoss.cfg to your preferences. You can also edit the config file on the thunderstore app (edit config section)
4. Save the file - changes apply automatically (within 2 seconds)
5. Die to test your new skill loss settings

Installation

Manual Installation

1. Install BepInEx
2. Download this mod
3. Extract the contents to your BepInEx/plugins/ folder

Mod Manager

Use your preferred mod manager (r2modman, Vortex, etc.) and install from Thunderstore.

Configuration Tips

• No skill loss: Set any skill to 0.0 for no loss on death
• Higher penalty: Increase values above 5% for more challenging gameplay
• Selective protection: Set important skills to lower values while keeping others higher
• Instant changes: Edit the config file while playing - no restart required
• Logging cooldown: The first config change is logged immediately, then the mod waits 3 seconds before logging any further changes. This prevents duplicate logs caused by editors that trigger multiple save events in quick succession.

Compatibility

• Client-side: Works on both dedicated servers and local games
• Server compatibility: Each player can have their own settings
• Other mods: Should be compatible with most other Valheim mods

Support

If you encounter any issues:

1. Check the BepInEx console for error messages
2. Ensure your config file syntax is correct
3. Verify file permissions allow the mod to read the config

Changelog

v1.1.1

• Fixed players getting stuck dead without respawning on Valheim 1.0.20
• A failure to show the "skills lowered" message can no longer block respawning after future game updates

v1.1.0

• Added support for the Dodge skill

v1.0.0

• Initial release
• All skills supported with individual configuration
• Live config reloading
• Organized skill categories