Wearable Torches (Valheim)

A lightweight cosmetic mod that allows you to wear a torch on your back. Fully client-side but network-synced: other players with the mod installed will see your torch.

Features

• Press G to toggle back torch
• Real torch mesh and FX copied from your equipped torch
• Custom orange point light
• Fully safe for multiplayer
• No extra items created
• No loot on reconnect
• No ZNetView / ItemDrop instantiation

Multiplayer

• The torch state (enabled/disabled) is synced using a ZDO boolean.
• Only visual elements are created client-side.
• Other clients must have the mod installed to see your torch.

Installation

1. Install BepInExPack for Valheim
2. Drop WearableTorches.dll into:

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Changelog – Wearable Torches

• 1.0.5 – Just updating ReadMe :)

• 1.0.4 – Rework on R Bind, removed, Now on G without duplication with TP and LogIn/Logoff

• Torch In hand -> G -> persistent torch in back.

• Working on smoothing and logic in the mod.

1.0.3

• Hooked into the vanilla Hide/Show hand items (R) flow
• Torch now moves between hand and back using R, like all weapons
• Prevented extra torches from being created or dropped when toggling
• Improved multiplayer syncing and cleanup of back torch visuals
• General polish and stability improvements

1.0.2

• Added multiplayer syncing for torch state via ZDO
• Ensured back torches are recreated correctly for all players
• Safer handling of network objects (no extra ZNetView / ItemDrop spawned)

1.0.1

• Minor adjustments to torch placement on the back
• Code cleanup and small visual tweaks

1.0.0

• Initial release
• First implementation of a wearable back torch using your equipped torch’s mesh and FX