Whether you’re just starting ATLYSS or have hundreds of hours under your belt, mods are one of the best ways to enhance visuals, unlock features, boost quality-of-life, and customize your world like never before. With a vibrant modding scene on Thunderstore and Nexus, we’ve rounded up the best mods every player should check out right now — from essential tools to silly cosmetic packs and everything in between.
Getting Started: Mod Tools You Need First
Before anything else, make sure your game can load mods properly.
BepInExPack – Core Modding Foundation
This pack is the backbone of most ATLYSS mods, letting Unity games read and load custom plugins. Almost every top mod requires it first.
r2modman – Easy Mod Manager
Manage and install mods with one click. Choose ATLYSS from the list, install plugins, update mods, and swap profiles with ease.
GaleModManager – Lightweight Alternative
A simpler, faster mod manager if you prefer a less cluttered tool.
Character & Cosmetic Enhancers
These mods let you push customization further than vanilla ever intended — or just look fabulous doing it.
- Homebrewery – Ultimate Custom Assets create new eyes, mouths, skins, items, and even free camera tools. Custom character designs are limitless with this one.
New to modding? If you’ve played Stardew before, our beginner-friendly guide on installing mods in Stardew Valley explains the basics that also apply to ATLYSS.
- QM Customization Options – More Skins & Styles add unique cosmetics, skins, and character options created by the community.
- Atlyss Emote Wheel – Express Yourself add a wheel of emotes so you can dance, wave, dance, taunt, and communicate in style.
- BeanEyes & Random Skins – Fun Visual Tweaks custom eye textures and wild skin packs for players who want extra flair.
Gameplay & Quality-of-Life Mods
These mods don’t just look cool — they improve how you play.
- EasySettings– Extra Options & Sliders
Expand your settings menu with walk speed, jump buffer, keybind editor, and more.
- LogReductionConfig – Cleaner Mod Logs
Reduces crash and debug noise so you can focus on ATLYSS — not the console.
- AtlyssDiscordRichPresence – Show Off in Discord
Share your ATLYSS status live on Discord with info like character type, mode, and play time. Multiplayer fans may also enjoy our stardew valley multiplayer mods guide, especially if you like sharing progress with friends.
Community & Extended Content Mods
Add new experiences outside the base game — whether that’s new gear, items, or roleplay features.
- EverythingBrewery Pack –A massive bundle of community-made outfits, weapons, skins, misc items, and more — a grab bag of fun additions. Fans of large content packs can also check our Stardew Valley Expanded guide, which covers similar all-in-one mod experiences.
- WolfKann Skins- Custom armor, capes, shields, and themed weapons with lore-flair for RP fans.
- Haversack Of Everything- Over 200 new miscellaneous items, tools, and consumables for loot lovers.
Advanced & Power-User Mods
Perfect for players who want to tweak core mechanics or change game limits.
- LuckBasedRNG- Adds true randomness control via new RNG functions for mod creation.
- EasyVanity- Remove restrictions on transmogrification and customize your appearance freely.
- Atlyss Prepare to Die Pack- For players who love souls-style complexity — though this one alters gameplay significantly.
Fun & Experimental Mods
These are community favorites that are more whimsical or borderline chaotic — but in the best way.
- Screamsplotions– Adds 60 scream-powered consumables for wild mobility and slapstick moments.
- Cowpy Cats & Gay Hat- Ridiculous cosmetic packs like cat skins and fun accessories for personality overload.
- Synth reskin mod & MoreEyes – Unique visual tweaks to set your character apart from the crowd.
How to Install & Keep Mods Working
- Install a mod manager first: r2modman or GaleModManager.
- Install BepInExPack first: Most mods depend on it.
- Download additional mods through: The manager or Thunderstore/Nexus.
- Keep mods updated — ATLYSS updates often, and outdated mods can break.
Final Tip
Modding isn’t just about new features — it’s about community creativity. Thousands of small creators are constantly updating and expanding the universe of ATLYSS, whether it’s silly cosmetic packs or deep system overhauls. Dive in, experiment, and don’t be afraid to mix and match!
