ZenCombat

ZenCombat

Adjustments to bring more fun and balance to the combat system.

NOTE: Pair with the ZenTargeting mod for target lock!

• Dedicated dodge button for gamepad.
• AutoPickup the spear you throw, other players can not auto-pickup your spear.
• AutoEquip the next spear after you throw a spear.
• Prevent accidental unarmed attack of furniture.
• Your mounts can attack and jump (configurable).
• Optional rolling dismount for quick stylish dismounts from your steed.
• Pair with ZenPlayer for even more control over your mount's stamina and regen stats under the "Riding" section. Also an option to push your mounts beyond exhaustion to drive them farther and faster.
• Parrying a ranged attack does not stun the attacker.
• Show damage numbers only for yourself, not everyone.
• Adjust pushback force
• Blocking with tower shields: Multiple blocks with tower-shield yield a counter-attack.
• Reliable block, always apply block defense even when staggered as long as you have stamina.
• Define mobs which are immune to parry stun.
• Equip last used shield automatically when drawing 1h weapon.
• Auto equip your lantern or torch and keep your weapon drawn.
• Game Setting: "Attack towards look dir" now also works with block.
• Bows aim at the crosshair, not under it.
• Option to turn off wooden arrows, overpowered, too cheap.
• Restrict movement when drawing a bow.
• Red screen flash is reduced when taking damage so that it is less blinding.

Client / Server Requirements

NOTE: Technically it is not required on the server. However, if it is installed on the server then it will force all clients to have it installed as well. This is to enable two modes of usage:

1. Dedicated server admins can put the mod on the server to enforce all clients to have the mod installed and sync admin configs.
2. Trusted friends can agree to run the same mods and connect through a vanilla dedicated server with no enforcement but with locked admin configs.

Client Only

This mod operates entirely client side. That means you can connect to any vanilla server with this mod installed. Other players do not need to have the mod installed.

NOTE: If you host a game session with this mod installed then it will be considered to be installed on the server since your session is the server. Therefor, all clients will be required to have it. If you don't want to require all players to have this mod then you will need to host your game in a dedicated server. You can easily download and run the Valheim Dedicated Server from Steam or host one in the cloud.

Extend Functionality with Additional ZenMods

• ZenTargeting: Target lock is awesome! :)
• ZenRedecorate: Move chests around without destroying them.
• ZenItemStand: Item Stands and Armor Stands behave like containers. Quickly swap your gear.

Improve Your Experience

CORE MODS

The full collection of all Zen MODS:

• Radically improved QoL
• Incredible performance
• Pre-configured
• 100% Gamepad support
• Spectacularly immersive

Enjoy!

Sample Config File

## Settings file was created by plugin ZenCombat v1.0.1
## Plugin GUID: ZenDragon.ZenCombat

[AutoShield]

## Automatically equip the recent shield when equipping main 1h weapon.
## Plus extra logic to make the torch behave nicely with auto shield.
## Intuitivly toggle weapons and shields and torches without needing to think about it to much.
# Setting type: Boolean
# Default value: true
Autoequip Recent Shield = true

## List of ignored item prefab names.
## When any of these items are equipped the shield will not be automatically equipped.
## NOTE: only makes sense for 1h weapons, all other items will naturally be ignored anyhow.
# Setting type: StringList
# Default value: KnifeButcher, Tankard, Tankard_dvergr, TankardAnniversary, TankardOdin
Ignore Items = KnifeButcher, Tankard, Tankard_dvergr, TankardAnniversary, TankardOdin

[Bows]

## [Admin] Allow wood arrows?  They are a bit OP because they are so cheap and lethal.
## When enabled it does not make firing an arrow a risky proposition and they 
## undermine any reason to invest in more expensive ammunition.
## [restart required]
# Setting type: Boolean
# Default value: false
WoodArrow = false

## [Admin] How much damage should wood arrows do if they are enabled?
## They are very OP by default for being a basic crude arrow. (Vanilla: 22)
## [restart required]
# Setting type: Single
# Default value: 1
# Acceptable value range: From 0.1 to 22
WoodArrow Damage = 1

## [Admin] The station used to craft wooden arrows.
## [restart required]
# Setting type: String
# Default value: Workbench
# Acceptable values: None, Workbench, Forge, Stonecutter, Cauldron, ArtisanTable, BlackForge, GaldrTable, MeadKetill, FoodPreparationTable
WoodArrow Station = Workbench

## [Admin] The resource cost for wooden arrows if they are enabled. (Vanilla: Wood:8)
## Feathers added to the default to bring them in line with the other arrows.
## [restart required]
# Setting type: StringList
# Default value: Wood:8, Feathers:2
WoodArrow Resources = Wood:8, Feathers:2

## Angle that the projectile is launched at. (Vanilla: 0)  
## To offset the default undershot in Vanilla set this to -2;
# Setting type: Single
# Default value: 0
# Acceptable value range: From -5 to 5
Projectile Launch Angle = 0

## [Admin] Percent of normal movement speed when bow is drawn, 0.5 = 50%, move half speed when drawing bow. (Vanilla: 1)
## NOTE: If CombatOverhaulRewrite is installed it is recommended to set this to 1 otherwise the two mods will compound this value.
# Setting type: Single
# Default value: 0.5
# Acceptable value range: From 0 to 1
Movement Speed = 0.5

## [Admin] Adjust bow draw speed to a percent of vanilla bow draw speed at high levels. 0.5 = half of vanilla speed. (Vanilla: 1)