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ZenUseItem
Use items directly from inventory without needing to place them on the 1-8 hot bar first
| Last updated | 2 weeks ago |
| Total downloads | 21686 |
| Total rating | 9 |
| Categories | Mods Client-side Bog Witch Update |
| Dependency string | ZenDragon-ZenUseItem-1.1.1 |
| Dependants | 53 other packages depend on this package |
This mod requires the following mods to function
README
ZenUseItem
Instead of needing to put an item on your hot bar and then using 1-8 to interact with something, you can use the item directly from your inventory on the target.
Works great with ZenSign as it makes assignment of items very intuitive since you can do it directly from your inventory.
Usage:
- Point at the target object in the game world that you want to apply an item to.
- Open your inventory
- Point at the item in your inventory
- Press the controls indicated in the center of the screen (Ctrl + LeftMouse or Gamepad LT + X)
- Optionally: Use items from hotbar directly by pressing Shift + number or on gamepad AltButton + Dpad-up.
Full gamepad and keyboard support.
Known Issues
If you are using a backpack mod you must close the backpack before you can apply an item directly from your inventory.
Example: Using Finewood On a Sign

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:
- Dedicated server admins can put the mod on the server to enforce all clients to have the mod installed and sync admin configs.
- 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.
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 ZenUseItem v1.1.1
## Plugin GUID: ZenDragon.ZenUseItem
[General]
## Press this key combo when pointing at an item in your inventory to use it on the crosshair target.
## [Must use Left (Mouse0) or Right (Mouse1) button plus a single modifier key]
## [logout required for changes to take effect]
# Setting type: KeyboardShortcut
# Default value: Mouse1 + LeftControl
Inventory - Use Item = Mouse1 + LeftControl
## Using items directly from your hotbar on targets via 1-8 keys.
## Keyboard: Hold down this key and press the hotbar number.
## Gamepad: Hold down the Interact-Alt button while pressing up on D-pad.
## [Note: If you set this to "None" it will revert to vanilla 1-8 hotbar behavior and you will not need to hold a modifier button.
## Caution: Without a modifier it's quite easy to attach your hammer to an item stand or launch your sword with a catapult!]
# Setting type: KeyCode
# Default value: LeftAlt
# Acceptable values: None, Backspace, Tab, Clear, Return, Pause, Escape, Space, Exclaim, DoubleQuote, Hash, Dollar, Percent, Ampersand, Quote, LeftParen, RightParen, Asterisk, Plus, Comma, Minus, Period, Slash, Alpha0, Alpha1, Alpha2, Alpha3, Alpha4, Alpha5, Alpha6, Alpha7, Alpha8, Alpha9, Colon, Semicolon, Less, Equals, Greater, Question, At, LeftBracket, Backslash, RightBracket, Caret, Underscore, BackQuote, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, LeftCurlyBracket, Pipe, RightCurlyBracket, Tilde, Delete, Keypad0, Keypad1, Keypad2, Keypad3, Keypad4, Keypad5, Keypad6, Keypad7, Keypad8, Keypad9, KeypadPeriod, KeypadDivide, KeypadMultiply, KeypadMinus, KeypadPlus, KeypadEnter, KeypadEquals, UpArrow, DownArrow, RightArrow, LeftArrow, Insert, Home, End, PageUp, PageDown, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, Numlock, CapsLock, ScrollLock, RightShift, LeftShift, RightControl, LeftControl, RightAlt, LeftAlt, RightCommand, RightMeta, RightApple, LeftCommand, LeftMeta, LeftApple, LeftWindows, RightWindows, AltGr, Help, Print, SysReq, Break, Menu, WheelUp, WheelDown, Mouse0, Mouse1, Mouse2, Mouse3, Mouse4, Mouse5, Mouse6, JoystickButton0, JoystickButton1, JoystickButton2, JoystickButton3, JoystickButton4, JoystickButton5, JoystickButton6, JoystickButton7, JoystickButton8, JoystickButton9, JoystickButton10, JoystickButton11, JoystickButton12, JoystickButton13, JoystickButton14, JoystickButton15, JoystickButton16, JoystickButton17, JoystickButton18, JoystickButton19, Joystick1Button0, Joystick1Button1, Joystick1Button2, Joystick1Button3, Joystick1Button4, Joystick1Button5, Joystick1Button6, Joystick1Button7, Joystick1Button8, Joystick1Button9, Joystick1Button10, Joystick1Button11, Joystick1Button12, Joystick1Button13, Joystick1Button14, Joystick1Button15, Joystick1Button16, Joystick1Button17, Joystick1Button18, Joystick1Button19, Joystick2Button0, Joystick2Button1, Joystick2Button2, Joystick2Button3, Joystick2Button4, Joystick2Button5, Joystick2Button6, Joystick2Button7, Joystick2Button8, Joystick2Button9, Joystick2Button10, Joystick2Button11, Joystick2Button12, Joystick2Button13, Joystick2Button14, Joystick2Button15, Joystick2Button16, Joystick2Button17, Joystick2Button18, Joystick2Button19, Joystick3Button0, Joystick3Button1, Joystick3Button2, Joystick3Button3, Joystick3Button4, Joystick3Button5, Joystick3Button6, Joystick3Button7, Joystick3Button8, Joystick3Button9, Joystick3Button10, Joystick3Button11, Joystick3Button12, Joystick3Button13, Joystick3Button14, Joystick3Button15, Joystick3Button16, Joystick3Button17, Joystick3Button18, Joystick3Button19, Joystick4Button0, Joystick4Button1, Joystick4Button2, Joystick4Button3, Joystick4Button4, Joystick4Button5, Joystick4Button6, Joystick4Button7, Joystick4Button8, Joystick4Button9, Joystick4Button10, Joystick4Button11, Joystick4Button12, Joystick4Button13, Joystick4Button14, Joystick4Button15, Joystick4Button16, Joystick4Button17, Joystick4Button18, Joystick4Button19, Joystick5Button0, Joystick5Button1, Joystick5Button2, Joystick5Button3, Joystick5Button4, Joystick5Button5, Joystick5Button6, Joystick5Button7, Joystick5Button8, Joystick5Button9, Joystick5Button10, Joystick5Button11, Joystick5Button12, Joystick5Button13, Joystick5Button14, Joystick5Button15, Joystick5Button16, Joystick5Button17, Joystick5Button18, Joystick5Button19, Joystick6Button0, Joystick6Button1, Joystick6Button2, Joystick6Button3, Joystick6Button4, Joystick6Button5, Joystick6Button6, Joystick6Button7, Joystick6Button8, Joystick6Button9, Joystick6Button10, Joystick6Button11, Joystick6Button12, Joystick6Button13, Joystick6Button14, Joystick6Button15, Joystick6Button16, Joystick6Button17, Joystick6Button18, Joystick6Button19, Joystick7Button0, Joystick7Button1, Joystick7Button2, Joystick7Button3, Joystick7Button4, Joystick7Button5, Joystick7Button6, Joystick7Button7, Joystick7Button8, Joystick7Button9, Joystick7Button10, Joystick7Button11, Joystick7Button12, Joystick7Button13, Joystick7Button14, Joystick7Button15, Joystick7Button16, Joystick7Button17, Joystick7Button18, Joystick7Button19, Joystick8Button0, Joystick8Button1, Joystick8Button2, Joystick8Button3, Joystick8Button4, Joystick8Button5, Joystick8Button6, Joystick8Button7, Joystick8Button8, Joystick8Button9, Joystick8Button10, Joystick8Button11, Joystick8Button12, Joystick8Button13, Joystick8Button14, Joystick8Button15, Joystick8Button16, Joystick8Button17, Joystick8Button18, Joystick8Button19, F16, F17, F18, F19, F20, F21, F22, F23, F24
Hotbar - Modifier Key = LeftAlt
## Hide the hotbar numbers until the Modifier Key is held down while the player is standing still.
## [If the modifier key is "None" then this option will simply hide/show the numbers]
# Setting type: Boolean
# Default value: true
Hotbar - Hide Numbers = true
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