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Hull Shield
"Rocks, monsters, the abyss itself - nothing scratches this hull."
How do I install Hull Shield?
Download the free ProjectMods desktop app, then install Hull Shield for DREDGE in one click.
</>What does Hull Shield do?
The Marrows are hungry, and every jagged rock and lurking monster wants a piece of your little boat. Hull Shield says no. Switch it on and your hull stops taking damage entirely - no black damage tiles creeping across your hold, no gear getting chewed up when something slams into you. Your nets, pots, rods and cargo stay exactly as pristine as the moment you loaded them. Perfect for those white-knuckle night runs, hauling a fragile catch through monster-infested water, or just exploring in peace without babysitting your repair bill. Turn it off any time you want the fear back.
</>What is Hull Shield?
Hull Shield wraps your DREDGE trawler in total protection. With the shield on, your hull stops taking damage entirely: no black tiles creeping across your hold, no nets getting chewed up, no rods degrading after a monster slam. Sail through rocky passages, weather monster attacks, and push through storms without a scratch. Perfect for stress-free night runs and hauling fragile catches through hostile water. Toggle it off whenever you want the danger back. Available through ProjectMods.
</>Common questions about Hull Shield
What does Hull Shield do in DREDGE?
Hull Shield is a DREDGE mod from ProjectMods that makes your boat completely invulnerable to all forms of damage. When active, your hull does not take damage from rocks, reefs, creature attacks, or any other hazard in the Marrows. No black damage tiles appear in your hold, and none of your equipment, including nets, pots, rods, and cargo, gets worn down or destroyed. Your boat stays in perfect condition no matter what you sail through or what slams into you. Switch it on for worry-free voyaging and off again whenever you want the stakes back.
Does Hull Shield protect my fishing gear and cargo too?
Yes. Hull Shield protects everything on your boat, not just the hull tiles. In DREDGE, when your boat takes heavy damage, it can destroy or degrade the equipment and cargo stored in affected hull sections. Nets can break, crab pots can wear out, and valuable fish can be lost. Hull Shield prevents all of this by stopping damage at the source. Since your hull never takes hits, the equipment inside those hull sections is never at risk either. This is especially valuable when hauling rare or high-value catches through dangerous waters where a single monster encounter could destroy your cargo.
Can I still take panic or sanity damage with Hull Shield on?
Hull Shield specifically prevents physical damage to your boat: hull integrity, equipment durability, and cargo loss. Panic and sanity are separate game systems that affect your captain rather than your vessel. Your panic meter can still rise during night sailing, and the hallucinations and distortions that come with high panic still occur normally. If you want to address panic separately, consider pairing Hull Shield with the Nerves of Steel mod, which keeps your captain calm. Together they give you a truly worry-free sailing experience with no boat damage and no mental strain.
Is Hull Shield useful for exploring dangerous areas in DREDGE?
Hull Shield is practically built for dangerous exploration. The outer reaches of the Marrows are filled with aggressive sea creatures, tight rocky passages, and hazards that can shred an unprepared boat in seconds. With Hull Shield on, you can sail straight through these areas without worrying about limping home with a wrecked hull and broken gear. Night runs through monster-heavy water become stress-free, narrow channels with sharp rocks on both sides become simple navigation rather than white-knuckle threading, and you never have to cut an expedition short because your boat cannot take another hit.
Can I turn Hull Shield on and off during a DREDGE session?
Yes. Hull Shield is a simple toggle you can flip at any point during your session through the ProjectMods launcher. Turn it on before entering a dangerous area and off again when you are back in safe waters. This flexibility lets you keep the tension and risk of vanilla DREDGE for your normal sailing while using the shield as protection for specific high-risk moments. Any damage your boat has already sustained before activating the shield remains until you repair it, the shield prevents new damage but does not heal existing damage. For that, pair it with the Boat Repair mod.
What options does Hull Shield include?
No Damage
Master switch. While it's on, nothing can dent your boat or harm the gear and cargo in your hold. Flip it off to sail with real stakes again.
Hull Shield is a ProjectMods mod for DREDGE that makes your boat completely immune to all damage, keeping your hull spotless and your gear pristine no matter what hits you.
System Requirements
What features does Hull Shield include?
- Block all hull damage completely so no black tiles ever spread across your hold
- Protect every piece of equipped gear from wear, keeping nets, pots and rods in perfect shape
- Sail through monster encounters and rocky shallows without a scratch on your boat or cargo
- Toggle protection on and off freely whenever you want the tension and risk back
Best For
- You are hauling a precious catch through monster-heavy waters and cannot afford to lose any of it
- Night runs through the fog keep shredding your gear and the repair bills are eating your profits
- You want to explore the most dangerous corners of the map without worrying about limping home
- You are on a chill playthrough and just want to sail in peace without the damage loop
Speed Tuner
Dial in how fast your boat moves and how sharply it turns, then apply it with one tap.
Boat Repair
Instantly mend every dent, gash and worn-out piece of gear on your boat - all for free, wherever you are.
Nerves of Steel
Keep your captain cool and collected no matter how late you sail. Flip on No Panic and the night stops fraying your nerves - no creeping dread, no hallucinations, no phantom rocks.
