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Wilderlands Ethology

Wilderlands Ethology Work in Progress Wilderlands Ethology is an entity and behavior overhaul mod for Vintage Story, developed for the Wilderlands community server. This module expands the game’s wildlife — especially aquatic life — and re

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Quick answer

Which Wilderlands Ethology release should I use?

Updated 2 months ago
Latest stable file 1.0.3
Game version 1.22.0-pre.1, 1.22.0-pre.2, 1.22.0-pre.3
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system

Wilderlands Ethology 1.0.3 targets 1.22.0-pre.1, 1.22.0-pre.2, 1.22.0-pre.3. 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 Wilderlands Ethology required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Required
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.

Understand Vintage Story dependencies Read the Vintage Story installation guide

What else does Wilderlands Ethology 1.0.3 need?

1.0.3. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Wilderlands Ethology without breaking your instance.

Built for Wilderlands Ethology 1.0.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.3. It targets 1.22.0-pre.1, 1.22.0-pre.2, 1.22.0-pre.3; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.3. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Wilderlands Ethology add?

Wilderlands Ethology

Work in Progress

Wilderlands Ethology is an entity and behavior overhaul mod for Vintage Story, developed for the Wilderlands community server.

This module expands the game’s wildlife — especially aquatic life — and reworks animal behaviors to create more immersive and more challenging hunting encounters.

Core Features

Behavior Adjustments

Wild animals behave more realistically and more dangerously.

Examples include:

  • Sheep, deer, and goats now have a wider fleeing range.

  • Wild pigs are more aggressive and drop additional fat.

  • Wolves have an expanded seeking range and can spawn in snowy regions.

Hunting requires more awareness, better preparation, and sometimes better positioning.

New Creatures

Several new entities have been introduced, many of them aquatic in nature.

Terrestrial Additions

  • A mountain goat variant that prefers snowy terrain.

  • A new snow-adapted sheep variant.

  • A bearded “dragon” — a large lizard that lives just underground.

Aquatic Additions

A significant expansion of marine and freshwater life, including:

  • Numerous fish species

  • Freshwater and saltwater stingrays

  • Jellyfish

  • Eels

Most new entities are functional and use appropriate behaviors, though some polish is still ongoing. They are being released now in preparation for an upcoming Wilderlands server launch.

Credits

Special thanks to Hieronymus and ZigTheHedge for permission to use and adapt select assets for this project.

Community & Support

If you have issues, suggestions, or feedback:

Please post in the Wilderlands Rustbound thread in Vintage Story's official Discord.

Interested in following development more closely?
Join The Wilderlands Community Discord server.

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