⚠️ Warning:
Significant changes have been made to the mod's structure.
If you have not customized your configuration manually, it is recommended to delete the old config file.

📘 Mods Guide & Crafting Overview

Crafting recipes, internal prefab names and additional developer notes:

Discover and download all mods from the Distant Origins series:

🛠️ The Shaper

While designing the concept of this mod, I was inspired by the idea of long-lost civilizations — much like the mysterious Dwemer legacy in Skyrim.
I've always loved the thought that every world might carry traces of a wisdom not its own, and if such mechanisms could exist in one northern realm, perhaps echoes of them still linger somewhere in Valheim.

The Shaper allows you to bring items inspired by distant lands and eras into Valheim. I have strived to integrate this device into the lore as naturally as possible, so it and any atypical gear added to the Valheim setting feel seamless within its universe.

🌌 Distant Origins

⚠️ IMPORTANT:

• This is a standalone core mod and the foundation of the Distant Origins series.
• It does not add any weapons or armor on its own.
• It serves as a framework for future mods — mine, or perhaps for others who wish to integrate their own exotic gear into the game through this concept.
• Reshaper, Munitioner and Infuser also act as extensions for the Upgrader - please make sure to place the Upgrader first before installing these stations.

📖 Lore

During his long travels, the Merchant Haldor came across the ruins of the ancient Dvermer civilization in the mountains.
After exploring a small entrance, he uncovered tunnels leading to an entire city, scattered with various mechanical devices and steam engines that still echoed the former grandeur of this ancient people, long faded from the pages of history.

Upon looking around, he found a structure where, apparently, various experiments related to space, time, and divine entities had taken place.
“A dangerous game they played back then. This is the fate of those who chose to meddle with the very fabric of the universe…”
— thought Haldor, taking with him a box that lay near the main device in the center of the room.

Opening the box, he discovered a dozen gears, capsules, a jar of strange mystical sand from distant lands, collections of ancient tales, and a peculiar sphere emitting a pleasant glow.
Some items appeared to be missing — perhaps scavenged by the creatures that had wandered these halls long before.

At the bottom of the box lay a book.
“This unusual book with metal inserts will likely provide answers about the purpose of these items” — thought Haldor, but he hesitated to open the old tome.

He had spent his life wandering and survived countless adventures, only to understand that tampering with these things could be dangerous.
Maybe someday, a brave traveler will find Haldor and try to uncover this ancient secret...

✨ Features

• 🛠 1 new main crafting table and 4 extensions for it
• 🔧 5 new extra crafting tables
• 📦 8 new items
• 🎯 6 early/mid-game crossbow bolts
• 🍲 8 early/mid-game eitr food items
• 🧪 4 early/mid-game eitr elixirs

🌀 The Shaper of Distant Origins

Primary crafting station.
Allows exchanging an item from the Valheim world for a different item inspired by distant lands, ancient eras, myths, or divine forces.

📦 Requires: Schematics of the Lost Era
Available from Haldor after defeating Eikthyr

🔄 Reshaper

Auxiliary station.
Allows exchanging crafted gear for alternative versions within the same tier and cultural set, without loss of materials or progress.

📦 Requires: Schematics of the Lost Era
Available from Haldor after defeating Eikthyr

🔼 Upgrader

Auxiliary station.
Allows upgrading gear to a stronger tier, improving its base characteristics.

📦 Requires: Schematics of the Lost Era
Available from Haldor after defeating Eikthyr

🏹 Munitioner

Auxiliary station.
Allows crafting various types of ammunition, including bolts, arrows, and explosive projectiles.

📦 Requires: Schematics of the Lost Era
Available from Haldor after defeating Eikthyr

🍽️ Nourisher

Auxiliary station.
Allows cooking refined dishes from across the world, using ancient culinary engineering.

📦 Requires: Schematics of the Lost Era
Available from Haldor after defeating Eikthyr

🧬 Infuser

Auxiliary station.
Allows brewing elixirs and alchemical materials through arcane machinery and ancient magic.

📦 Requires: Schematics of the Lost Era
Available from Haldor after defeating Eikthyr

🌍 Echo of Horizons

"Expand the Shaper’s reach to distant lands.
With this extension, you can shape gear inspired by the rich traditions and craftsmanship of faraway places."

📦 Requires: Fragment of Ancient Mechanisms
Available from Haldor after defeating The Elder

⏳ Temporal Echo

"Unleash the power of time itself.
This extension enables the Shaper to forge items from uncharted eras, revealing tools and armor from both forgotten pasts and untold futures."

📦 Requires: Sands of Eternity
Available from Haldor after defeating Bonemass

📚 Echo of Legends

"Dive into the mythical.
This extension channels the essence of legendary tales, bringing to life weapons and armor forged in the fires of ancient stories and folklore."

📦 Requires: Chronicles of Forgotten Tales
Available from Haldor after defeating Moder

⚖️ Echo of Divinity

"Balance the celestial with the infernal.
This extension allows the Shaper to weave divine and demonic elements into creations, honoring both light and shadow in every crafted piece."

📦 Requires: Sphere of Divine Balance
Available from Haldor after defeating Yagluth

🧪 Runic Capsule

"Refined energy encapsulated in its purest form, critical for advanced crafting mechanisms."

📦 Can be purchased from Haldor after defeating Eikthyr, or dropped by any creature.

🌐 Translations

🙏 Credit & Thanks

Special thanks to:

• Azumatt — for his tutorial material
• Hugo The Dwarf — for personal guidance
• MidnightsFX, Rusty, Pfhoenix — for overall support and feedback

💬 Mod Support & Feedback

Please feel free to share any feedback or suggestions on my Discord:

👉 Join the Distant Origins Discord

☕ Donations & Tips

"I'm a 33-year-old teacher who creates mods in my free time because I truly enjoy it and want to make Valheim a more fun experience for everyone. If you feel like saying thanks, you can tip me here <3"

My PayPal:

My Ko-fi:

Changelog

⚠️ Warning:
Significant changes have been made to the mod's structure.
If you have not customized your configuration manually, it is recommended to delete the old config file.

2.0.6

• Added a low chance for Runic Capsule to drop from all enemies and bosses.
• Runic Capsule price slightly reduced by 5 coins at Haldor's shop.
• Added German, Japanese, Polish, and Turkish translations

2.0.5

• Added new item - Eitr-Fractured Remnant, main ingredient for crafting Dim Eitr. Drops with a small chance from all mobs up to the Mistlands

2.0.4

• Fixed multiple errors related to placing the Upgrader station

2.0.3

• Fixed LOD for the Infuser
• The Shaper now requires a Forge to be placed
• SDO Capsules are now stackable up to 10
• Fixed visual glitches and rendering issues in animated objects
• Added extra visual effects

2.0.2

• Added new stations: Nourisher and Infuser
• Added 8 early/mid-game eitr food items
• Added 4 early/mid-game eitr elixirs
• Added expanded configuration options via config file
• Added Portuguese (Brazilian) translation (thanks to ZenouvIX !)

2.0.1

• Fixed an issue where The Shaper could not be placed before the Upgrader.
• All crafting stations (The Shaper, Reshaper, Upgrader, Munitioner) no longer require a roof to function.

2.0.0

• Added new devices: Upgrader and Munitioner
• Reworked models and added animations for The Shaper and related stations
• Added Flint, Stone, Bone, Obsidian, Crystal, and Marble Bolts
• Added Chinese localization
• LOD optimization for better performance
• Adjusted and rebalanced some crafting recipes

1.0.3

• Added new device: Reshaper
• Added Invisible Megingjord

1.0.2

• Fixed shader warnings
• Added French translation

1.0.1

• Added Spanish, Korean, Ukrainian and Russian translations

1.0.0

• Initial Release