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Drifter Tweak (Includes Shivers & Bowtorn too)
There are a lot of similar mods out there, but none that do things exactly how I wanted. So this is my version of modifying drifter spawns and looting. Spawning: • Max light level was reduced to 4. This makes it easier to spawn-proof underground areas. • Sp
Quick answer
Which Drifter Tweak (Includes Shivers & Bowtorn too) release should I use?
Drifter Tweak (Includes Shivers & Bowtorn too) 1.3.0 targets 1.21.0. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Drifter Tweak (Includes Shivers & Bowtorn too) required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does Drifter Tweak (Includes Shivers & Bowtorn too) 1.3.0 need?
1.3.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Drifter Tweak (Includes Shivers & Bowtorn too) without breaking your instance.
Built for Drifter Tweak (Includes Shivers & Bowtorn too) 1.3.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.3.0. It targets 1.21.0; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.3.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Drifter Tweak (Includes Shivers & Bowtorn too) add?
There are a lot of similar mods out there, but none that do things exactly how I wanted. So this is my version of modifying drifter spawns and looting.
Spawning:
- Max light level was reduced to 4.
This makes it easier to spawn-proof underground areas. - Spawn height was reduced to 0.9.
From my experience, this guarantees they no longer spawn on the surface. I tried 0.95 and had quite a few pop up while exploring at night, presumably due to some shallow pits or something. I have roamed around over quite a distance on the surface at night with it set to 0.9 and haven't seen any yet.
Looting:
- Loot drops immediately, no butchering necessary.
- Corpses decay in 0.1 hours, so no cleanup necessary either.
Update for 1.20. Added all the same changes to the two new monsters.
Updated for 1.21. The folder path changed. The new rip looting added for falx doesn't seem to be compatible with the auto dropping loot thing, but auto dropping everything works better than the rip looting imho.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Drifter Tweak (Includes Shivers & Bowtorn too) releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.12
1 loader build1.20.0-rc.4
1 loader build1.20.0-pre.0
1 loader build1.19.8
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Drifter Tweak (Includes Shivers & Bowtorn too) versions and loaders
1.3.0
zdriftertweak1.3.zip
31 Aug 2025
1.2.1
zdriftertweak1.2.1.zip
16 Dec 2024
1.2.0
driftertweak1.2.0 for 1.20rc4.zip
16 Dec 2024
1.1.0
driftertweak1.1.0 for 1.20.zip
30 Oct 2024
1.0.0
driftertweak1.0.0.zip
7 Jul 2024
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.