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Astral Swords 1.5.10

Astral Swords PREMIUM: Wield epic swords with unique abilities and stunning visuals!

โš”๏ธ Astral Swords v1.5.10 โ€” PREMIUM Edition ๐ŸŒ 

Transform your Minecraft experience with legendary weapons that bring magic, power, and stunning visuals to your world!


๐Ÿ†“ Try Before You Buy!

New to Astral Swords? Start your journey with our freemium version available on Modrinth! Experience the core gameplay and discover what makes this plugin special before upgrading to Premium.

๐Ÿ”— Download Free Version on Modrinth


๐ŸŒŸ What is Astral Swords?

Astral Swords is a premium Minecraft plugin that introduces 14 legendary weapons with unique abilities, stunning visual effects, and immersive gameplay mechanics. Each sword offers a distinct playstyle and spectacular abilities that will transform how you approach combat, exploration, and PvP.

Key Features:

  • 14 Unique Legendary Swords with distinct abilities
  • Custom Particle Effects for each weapon
  • Configurable Keybinds for ability activation
  • Global Crafting Announcements (optional)
  • Anti-Duplication System
  • Container Protection (swords can't be stored except in anvils)
  • Admin Tools for server management
  • NEW: Ritual Crafting Mode with 3D sword materialization
  • NEW: World Border Expansion system for SMP launches

๐Ÿ†• NEW: Ritual & Border Starting Update v1.5.10

๐Ÿ”ฎ Ritual Crafting Mode

Transform sword crafting into an epic server-wide event! When enabled, crafting an Astral Sword triggers a dramatic ritual where the sword materializes in 3D space above the crafting location.

  • 3D Sword Models: Watch your sword slowly rotate and charge in mid-air
  • Server-Wide Announcements: All players see "Astral RITUAL" titles and boss bars
  • Charging Process: Configurable duration (2-4 minutes) with real-time progress
  • Visual Spectacle: Spiral flame particles, enchantment glints, and completion lightning
  • Area Effects: Optional increased mob spawning and area protection
  • Admin Control: /as craft-mode <normal/ritual> to toggle modes

๏ฟฝ Wor ld Border Expansion System

Create an exciting SMP server launch experience with dramatic world border expansion!

  • Configurable Start: Begin with small world border (default 50 blocks)
  • Cinematic Launch: 10-second countdown with "Astral Uni" titles
  • Dramatic Expansion: Border grows to full size over 30 seconds
  • Sound Effects: Ticking countdown with customizable audio
  • Easy Activation: /as start command for admins
  • Full Customization: Colors, timing, messages, and sizes all configurable

๐ŸŽฎ New Commands

  • /as craft-mode <normal/ritual> - Switch crafting modes (Admin)
  • /as ritual cancel - Cancel active ritual (Admin)
  • /as start - Start world border expansion
  • /as worldborder status - View expansion settings
  • /as worldborder cancel - Cancel ongoing expansion

๐ŸŽฅ Sword Textures Showcase

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Experience the stunning custom textures and visual effects of all 14 legendary weapons in action!


โš”๏ธ The Astral Arsenal

๐ŸŒŒ Skyfall Blade

  • Ability: Launch into the air and create explosive impactย 
  • Effect: High-altitude combat advantage
  • Visual: Celestial particle trail

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๐Ÿ‰ Dragon's Wrath

  • Ability: Unleash devastating dragon breath attack
  • Effect: Area damage with fire resistance bypass
  • Visual: Dragon breath particles

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๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ Shadowbane

  • Ability: Apply weakness debuff to nearby enemies
  • Effect: Tactical advantage in group combat
  • Visual: Dark shadow particles

โšก Thunderstrike

  • Ability: Call down lightning strikes
  • Effect: Precise electrical damage
  • Visual: Real lightning effects

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โ˜ ๏ธ Venom Edge

  • Ability: Poison your enemies
  • Effect: Damage over time
  • Visual: Toxic green particles

๐ŸŒ˜ Eclipse Blade (Enhanced in v1.4.9)

  • Ability: Complete invisibility (player, armor, held items) + blind enemies
  • Effect: Perfect stealth gameplay
  • Visual: Dark aura particles

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โค๏ธ Soul Reaver

  • Ability: Heal by absorbing enemy souls
  • Effect: Sustain through combat
  • Visual: Soul absorption effects

๐Ÿ”ฅ Phoenix Talon (Rebalanced)

  • Ability: Shoot explosive fireballs
  • Effect: Ranged fire damage (explosion power: 3.45f)
  • Visual: Fiery spark particles
  • Bonus: Removes fire resistance when unequipped

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๐ŸŒŠ Warden's Oath

  • Ability: Sonic boom explosion
  • Effect: Devastating area damage
  • Visual: Sonic wave effects

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๐ŸŒช๏ธ Windblade (NEW!)

  • Ability: Lightning-fast forward dash
  • Effect: Speed II when held
  • Visual: Wind particle effects

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๐Ÿ’ฅ Power House Sword (NEW!)

  • Ability: Ground slam launching enemies skyward
  • Effect: Crowd control and positioning
  • Visual: Impact shockwave

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๐Ÿƒ Zephyr's Wrath (NEW!)

  • Ability: Launch wind charge projectiles + self-launch
  • Effect: Aerial mobility and ranged attacks
  • Visual: Cloud and firework bursts

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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Guardian Blade (NEW!)

  • Ability: Create protective water dome shield
  • Effect: Blocks incoming attacks
  • Visual: Bubble and splash effects

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๐ŸŽฎ How to Use Astral Swords

Activation:

  • Default: Press F key or your off-hand key
  • Custom: Use /aswords trigger to set your preferred keybind
  • Requirements: Keybind must already be configured in Minecraft

Crafting:

  • View all recipes: /aswords recipes or /aswords craftable
  • Recipes displayed in clean GUI format
  • Global announcements when swords are crafted (optional)

Commands:

  • /aswords recipes - View available sword recipes
  • /aswords give materials - (Admin) Give custom crafting items
  • /aswords trigger - Change sword activation key
  • /aswords reload - Reload configuration
  • /aswords swordannouncements - Toggle crafting announcements
  • /aswords craftable - View unclaimed legendary blades
  • /aswords announceplayername - Toggle name display in announcements
  • /aswords craft-mode <normal/ritual> - Switch between crafting modes (Admin)
  • /aswords start - Start world border expansion (Admin)
  • /aswords worldborder status - View border expansion settings

Note: You can use /as as a shortcut for /aswords in all commands!


๐Ÿ”ง Technical Improvements in v1.4.9

Protection Systems:

  • Hopper Protection: Prevents hoppers from picking up Astral Swords
  • Item Frame Protection: Blocks placement in item frames
  • Duplication Fix: Patched cursor-item exploit
  • Multi-Sword Prevention: Players can only hold one sword at a time

Performance:

  • Optimized sword mechanics
  • Fixed cooldown timers
  • Resolved FaithBreak compatibility issues
  • Enhanced tracking system prevents duplicates

๐ŸŽจ Visual Experience

Each sword features custom particle effects that activate with abilities:

Eclipse Blade Dark Aura โ˜๏ธ
Phoenix Talon Fiery Sparks ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Zephyr's Wrath Cloud & Firework Bursts ๐Ÿƒ
Guardian Blade Bubble & Splash Effects ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ
Thunderstrike Real Lightning โšก

โš™๏ธ Configuration & Customization

Full Config Control:

  • Recipes: Enable/disable individual sword recipes
  • Enchantments: Customize enchantment levels
  • Abilities: Adjust cooldowns and effects
  • Announcements: Control global notifications
  • Keybinds: Player-customizable activation keys

Server-Friendly Features:

  • Anti-Grief: Swords cannot be stored in containers (except anvils)
  • Balance: Explosion powers carefully tuned
  • Performance: Optimized for multiplayer environments

๐Ÿ“‹ FAQ

Q: How do I prevent swords from being stolen or stored?

A: Swords automatically cannot be placed in containers except anvils. They're also protected from hoppers and item frames, ensuring they stay with their intended owner.

Q: Are the abilities balanced for PvP servers?

A: Yes! Explosion powers and effects are carefully tuned for fair gameplay. Phoenix Talon's explosion power was specifically rebalanced from 5.571f to 3.45f for better PvP balance.

Q: Can I customize recipes and disable certain swords?

A: Absolutely! Full recipe customization is available through the configuration system. You can enable/disable individual sword recipes and adjust enchantment levels.

Q: Do sword abilities have cooldowns?

A: Yes, each sword has balanced cooldown timers that have been fixed and optimized in v1.4.9 to prevent spam and maintain fair gameplay & can be customized through the config.

Q: Can I change the activation key from F(off hand)?

A: Yes! Use /aswords trigger to set any keybind you prefer (the keybind must already be configured in your Minecraft controls).

Q: What is Ritual Crafting Mode?

A: Ritual mode transforms sword crafting into a server-wide event! Instead of instantly receiving the sword, it materializes as a 3D model in the air and charges over several minutes while all players are notified. Perfect for creating epic moments on your server!

Q: How does the World Border Expansion work?

A: The world border starts small (50 blocks by default) and can be dramatically expanded to full size with /as start. Features a 10-second countdown with cinematic titles and sounds, perfect for SMP server launches and special events.

Q: Do I need any dependencies or additional plugins?

A: No external dependencies required! Astral Swords works as a standalone plugin.

Q: Can I see who crafted a sword when announcements are enabled?

A: This is configurable! Use /aswords announceplayername to toggle whether player names are shown in crafting announcements.

Q: What's the difference between Premium and the free version?

A: Premium includes exclusive features like enhanced invisibility, custom trigger systems, advanced configuration options, ritual crafting mode, world border expansion system, priority support, and regular content updates with new swords and abilities.

Q: Do the visual effects impact server performance?

A: The plugin is optimized for multiplayer environments with performance improvements in v1.4.9. Particle effects are designed to be visually impressive while maintaining good performance.


๐Ÿ”ฎ Coming Soon

  • ๐Ÿ”Š Immersive Sound Effects (dragon roars, thunder cracks)
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Custom Sound Pack for enhanced atmosphere
  • Additional Legendary Weapons
  • New Visual Effects

๐Ÿ’ฌ Support & Community

Found a bug or have suggestions? Join our Discord community:

  • #๐Ÿ’กsuggestions - Share your ideas
  • #๐Ÿ›bug-reports - Report issues
  • #๐Ÿ’ฌgeneral - Community discussion

๐Ÿ† Why Choose Astral Swords Premium?

  • Regular Updates with new content
  • Dedicated Support and bug fixes
  • Exclusive Features not available in free version
  • Performance Optimizations for larger servers
  • Advanced Customization options

Ready to wield Astral power? Download Astral Swords Premium today and transform your Minecraft experience!


Happy crafting, legends! โš”๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒ