Blacksmith's Tools
valheim — Mods & Enhancements
Blacksmith's Tools is a utility mod that fixes incorrectly deforming skinned meshes on custom items and splits the player model into pieces so armors can hide body parts to prevent clipping. It has 1,363 endorsements and 66,250 downloads, last updated in June 2023.
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Character AppearanceExample
Downloads: 66,250 | Endorsements: 1,363💡 Notes
By GoldenJude | v1.2.4 | 1,363 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Check if your other mods require this as a dependency before
Check if your other mods require this as a dependency before installing.
Use a mod manager to avoid overwriting files manually
Use a mod manager to avoid overwriting files manually.
Test with a single custom armor mod first to see if clipping
Test with a single custom armor mod first to see if clipping is resolved.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Solid community trust with 1,363 endorsements and 66k downloads.
- Solves a real technical problem for modders and players using custom armors.
- Actively maintained as of June 2023.
👎 Cons
- Description is sparse—no install instructions or compatibility notes.
- Requires understanding of modding to use effectively; not for casual players.
- May conflict with other mods that alter the player model or meshes.