Game Altering Mods

Speedy Paths

Paths and constructions (floors, etc) apply a modifier to player jog and sprint speed while traveling on them. Sprinting also has it's stamina consumption reduced while on paths or floors.

Works on most constructions, want a path made of Kilns? enjoy your speed bonus.

Works with carts.

Supports speed/stamina modifiers on uncleared ground tuned per biome! Make swamps even more painful to traverse! By default no modifiers are applied to uncleared terrain.

Displays a status indicator when boosts are being applied. Currently has 2 buff and 2 debuff icons. The thresholds for each icon can be tuned in the config.

Default config does not add any debuffs.

Notes

Some comments mentioned that some of the default values feel a bit to friendly / Fast. Something to pay attention to.

Config is left with default settings.

Sailing

Adds a skill that increases the health of ships built by you, the sailing speed of ships commanded by you and your exploration radius while on a ship.

Ship speed can be configured per ship and supports ships added by other mods as well.

Also has the option to lock ship speeds to specific skill levels.

Adds a ship nudge hotkey (Default: Left Shift) you can hold down while interacting with the ladder of a ship, to give it a small push.

Config is left with default settings.

ProtectiveWards

Configurable protection and modifiers in active ward area. Creatures, rain, raids, plants, fall damage, ship, resources drains, smelting speed and active offerings. Protect what you values, your time.

Adventure Backpacks

This Valheim mod seeks to introduce the concept of Backpacks throughout the Valheim progression. Starting as a wee Viking, rummaging through the tranquil fields of the Meadows, you'll happen upon materials that you think will eventually lead to a more meaningful destiny. From Deer Hide capes and beyond, you'll soon learn how to make your very own, Adventure Backpacks! Go forth and wander, ye wanderer of the wanders!