Source-checkedGameplay & overhauls

Better Riding

by JamesJonesTV · for Valheim

Better Mount Riding, Mount Attacks and Flying Experience

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About Better Riding

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Better Mount Riding, Mount Attacks and Flying Experience

This is a reupload of the BetterRiding mod by Ygg. He asked and gave me permission to reupload this for Elemental Dragons and Dragon Riders.

This is the only version of BetterRiding that is currently receiving updates.


This mod is designed for Elemental Dragons and Dragon Riders. Also supports Odin Horse.


Bonding System:

  • Press E on a tamed creature to form a bond!
  • Cannot be mounted or commanded by strangers. A bonded creature will only recognize its owner.
  • This works on dragons from Elemental Dragons and Dragon Riders. Also works on Odin Horses.

Dragon Menu: Shift + I

Valheim Compendium Guide with Version 1.0.3 Update:

Mounting and Travel:

  • E = Mount/Dismount
  • W = Move Forward
  • S = Halt/Stop
  • F = Fly/Land
  • R = Auto Fly Toggle: Toggle Free Movement and look around while traveling.
  • Hold Ctrl = Descend
  • Hold Spacebar = Ascend

Companion Commands:

  • Shift + B = Recall Companion: Your dragon or pet will rush to your side.
  • Shift + F = Aerial Recall: Flying companions will return to their rider.
  • Shift + V = Stay: Command your companion to stop and remain in place. Flying companions will land and wait.

Dragon Temperament:

  • Shift + C = Passive Mode: Dragon will stop all attacks and aggressive behavior.
  • Shift + X = Aggressive Mode: Dragon will attack enemies freely and return to combat behavior.

Dragon Attacks: Each dragon has different attacks!

  • Left Click = Primary Attack
  • Middle Click = Secondary Attack
  • V = Third Attack or Defensive Maneuver: Poison Dragons and Black Dragons use a defensive maneuver instead of a third attack.

Other Features

  • Better Mount Controls
  • Mount Attacks
  • Zoom Out View Angle
  • Flying Experience(only if your pet/tamed monster has flying)
  • All tamed monsters food duration lasts 30 minutes before needing to be fed again.

Notes

  • Gold Bars exist so you can add them to drops that can be sold at vendors if you desire. By default, it is disabled.
  • ServerDev commands have a conflict when devcommands are enabled. It will not allow you to jump with dragons. Just turn off devcommands when you need to jump with your dragons.

Controls


Credits: Ygg

  • You can find Ygg's discord for questions and help at: https://discord.gg/RWhfYu7pSc
  • You can find Ygg's other awesome mods at: https://thunderstore.io/c/valheim/p/Yggdrah/
  • You can donate directly to Ygg at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=2EN7843KNSS72&no_recurring=0&currency_code=AUD

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Pick one of the below mods for your build menu needs, but only one. They are basically the same thing. Legacy Build Menu has the old build menu enabled by default and has an @modname search. AAA Build Menu has more features and uses the new build menu by default. Both mods add a scroll bar to make sure you can always use all build pieces.


The Ravenwood TV Community

Read the full description on Thunderstore →

Highlights

From source data

Loaders

Runs on BepInEx.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Dependencies

Needs 1 other project installed alongside it.

Better Riding 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 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
1.0.3, released 2026-09-14

Game versions by loader

LoaderGame versionsNewest
BepInEx

From 4 recorded builds of Better Riding.

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
1.0.32026-09-14n/aBepInEx
1.0.22026-09-11n/aBepInEx
1.0.12026-09-04n/aBepInEx
1.0.02026-07-03n/aBepInEx

Dependencies

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

Run Better Riding on a Valheim server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

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.

Compatibility

Game
Valheim
Loaders
BepInEx
Requires
One-click install needs a BepInEx server. 1 other project installed alongside it.

Verified at the source

  • ✓ThunderstoreOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorJamesJonesTV, as published on Thunderstore
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

Better Riding, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Which loaders does it support?

BepInEx.

Is it free?

Yes. Better Riding 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.

NxLabs

Run Better Riding on a Valheim server.

Deploy in about a minute from $9.99 a month, then add Better Riding in one click.