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thebyte.space server tweaks
No mods are required to use this mod! Pre 1.22 versions includes thebyte.space Rustbound Magic Patch (which is now obsolete) This mod is for our server to fine-tune the overall Vintage Story experience.It keeps things close to vanilla - just smoother, less g
Quick answer
Which thebyte.space server tweaks release matches 1.22.5?
thebyte.space server tweaks 2.0.0 targets 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2. 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 thebyte.space server tweaks 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 thebyte.space server tweaks 2.0.0 need?
2.0.0 on 1.22.5. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 thebyte.space server tweaks without breaking your instance.
Built for thebyte.space server tweaks 2.0.0 on 1.22.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.0.0. It targets 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2; 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 2.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does thebyte.space server tweaks add?
No mods are required to use this mod!
Pre 1.22 versions includes thebyte.space Rustbound Magic Patch (which is now obsolete)
This mod is for our server to fine-tune the overall Vintage Story experience.
It keeps things close to vanilla - just smoother, less grindy, and without the stuff that felt unfair or needlessly annoying.
What this mod does:
- Reduced surface horror spawns
- (they still spawn in nearby caves/rifts and may wander out)
- Rifts are less frequent and less harmful.
- Added recipe for the Paper Lantern in Survival mode
- Light level reduced from 21 to 16.
- Added recipe to craft sticks from firewood using an axe
- Added recipe to craft snow blocks from snowballs and vice versa
- Added recipe to craft boards from debarked logs using an saw
- Added recipe to convert between bones and strongbones from Butchering.
- Increased stack size for Toolsmith's Handles from 4 to 16
- Increased stack size for Temporal Gear's from 1 to 16
- Increased potion capacity for jugs from 0.3L to 0.5L
- Roofs can now be rotated using a wrench
- Hot Springs now heal with 0.1 HPS
- Render distance of other players reduced to 500
- Player nameplates now only display when targeted
- Added warmth to armors
- Minor buffs and balancing adjustments for bows
- Minor buffs for all arrows, including bone arrows from Butchering
- Animal health reduced by 33% to improve hunting experience
- Equus Horses and Draconis Dragons breeding times adjusted to 30 days per month.
Note: Additional server tweaks might be added here.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
thebyte.space server tweaks releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.22.5
1 loader build1.22.4
1 loader build1.22.3
1 loader build1.22.2
1 loader build1.22.1
1 loader build1.22.0
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2-rc.3
1 loader build1.21.2-rc.2
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 18 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
thebyte.space server tweaks versions and loaders
2.0.0
thebyteservertweaks2.0.0.zip
1 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.