Improved Swimming

valheim — Mods & Enhancements

Improved Swimming overhauls Valheim's swimming mechanics to be more scalable and forgiving, reducing the punishment for swimming. With 468 endorsements and 17,339 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who find the base swimming too harsh. Last updated in May 2021, it remains a relevant choice for those seeking smoother water traversal.

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Downloads: 17,339 | Endorsements: 468

💡 Notes

By projjm | v1.1.0 | 468 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's a simple mod, just drop the DLL into your BepInEx

Since it's a simple mod, just drop the DLL into your BepInEx/plugins folder—no config needed.

If you're using a mod manager like Thunderstore Mod Manager,

If you're using a mod manager like Thunderstore Mod Manager, install it from there to keep things tidy.

Test swimming in a shallow area first to get a feel for the

Test swimming in a shallow area first to get a feel for the new mechanics before venturing into deep water.

🔧 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

Community-approved with 468 endorsements and 17k downloads—clearly fills a need.
Directly addresses a common gripe: swimming in Valheim can be brutal, and this eases that pain.
Lightweight gameplay tweak that doesn't overhaul the whole game—just makes water less of a death sentence.

👎 Cons

Last updated in May 2021—might not be compatible with the latest Valheim patches.
No detailed description of exactly what changes are made, so you're going in somewhat blind.
Only affects swimming; if you wanted broader water mechanics (like boats or diving), this isn't it.

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