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SubtleShield
Makes the Staff of Protection bubble less visually intrusive, with live-configurable color, opacity, size, and position.
| Last updated | 2 months ago |
| Total downloads | 312 |
| Total rating | 1 |
| Categories | Deep North Update Mods Tweaks AI Generated Client-side |
| Dependency string | DioyAndShandy-SubtleShield-1.0.0 |
| Dependants | 0 other packages depend on this package |
This mod requires the following mods to function
denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim
BepInEx pack for Valheim. Preconfigured with the correct entry point for mods and preferred defaults for the community.
Preferred version: 5.4.2350README
Subtle Shield
Subtle Shield is a small client-side Valheim mod that makes the Staff of Protection bubble less visually intrusive while keeping the vanilla effect recognizable.
The default preset uses a darker, translucent bubble and a taller, narrower shape so the shield blocks less of your view during play.
Default preset
- Color: RGBA
(0.20, 0.00, 0.00, 0.30) - Scale:
(1.50, 2.40, 1.50) - Local position:
(0.00, 0.00, 0.00)
This mod changes visuals only. It does not change shield strength, duration, protection values, combat logic, or networking behavior.
Live configuration
Subtle Shield uses normal BepInEx configuration entries, so compatible in-game config managers can edit it while Valheim is running.
General
- Enable custom shield VFX
Turning this off restores the captured vanilla shield appearance while the mod remains loaded.
Color
- Red
- Green
- Blue
- Opacity
Size
- Width
- Height
- Depth
Position
- Horizontal offset
- Vertical offset
- Forward offset
Changes are reapplied to the Staff of Protection shield prefab and to currently active shield instances.
The config file is created at:
BepInEx/config/com.soulfulrebel.subtleshield.cfg
Installation
Install through Thunderstore/r2modman, or place SubtleShield.dll in:
BepInEx/plugins/SubtleShield/
Only BepInEx is required.
Multiplayer
Subtle Shield is visual and client-side. Other players do not need it installed. Each player sees the bubble according to their own local configuration.
Building from source
Open PowerShell/Terminal in the source folder and run:
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\build.ps1 -ValheimDir "D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Valheim" -BepInExDir "C:\Users\YOU\AppData\Roaming\r2modmanPlus-local\Valheim\profiles\YOURPROFILE\BepInEx" -Install
To create a Thunderstore-ready release zip:
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\package.ps1 -ValheimDir "D:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Valheim" -BepInExDir "C:\Users\YOU\AppData\Roaming\r2modmanPlus-local\Valheim\profiles\YOURPROFILE\BepInEx"
The finished upload file is placed in dist/.
Build prerequisites: .NET SDK, .NET Framework 4.8 targeting pack, a local Valheim installation, and BepInEx 5. External config-file edits require a config reload or game restart; live changes use a compatible in-game config manager.
