Better Tools and Armor

Better Tools and Armor

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Better Tools and Armor

Overview

Better Tools and Armor is not just another overpowered toolpack mod. It aims to overhaul Minecraft's progression system by extending it past Netherite and adding more player choice, all while encouraging exploration.

Many new ores and resources are added, each of which spawning in unique locations. Every tool/armor-set in the mod is designed to have a unique feel to it. For example, Sapphire tools can freeze your opponents!

Crystallite is the largest feature in the mod. Found underground, similarly to Amethyst Geodes, Crystallite can be used to craft equipment which is more powerful than Netherite! Every piece of Crystallite gear can be upgraded in 16 different ways, to gain a special ability. Each upgrade is part of a set, which has a theme based on the material it is crafted with. Some upgrades make gear more powerful, while others extend its utility. The choice is yours!

On top of all this, BT+A adds a whole heap of other features designed to fit well into Survival Minecraft, with a kind of vanilla-plus feel to them. Check out the Images Tab (on CurseForge), and the Knowledge Base for more information!

Major Additions

As of v11.1, Better Tools and Armor adds:

  • Over 480 new Items, Over 200 of which are Crystallite-related
  • Over 100 new Blocks
  • 6 new Ores
  • Over 20 new Tool Sets
  • Over 30 new Armor Sets
  • 16 different upgrades for EVERY Crystallite Tool and Armor piece, each with a special ability
  • 20 different Charms, for use with the Curios API Charm Slots
  • 85 new Advancements
  • 10 new Potions, including 4 new Potion Effects
  • 9 new Enchantments, including Smelting Touch for Pickaxes
  • 2 new uses for the Luck Effect
  • A new Bow, with 16 different upgrades
  • A new type of Ranged Weapon: Magic Staffs - there are 5 of them!
  • A new Tool Type: Daggers - there are nearly 30 of them!
  • A new Villager Profession: The Jeweller

Latest Features

Version 11.2 [The Handy Update] adds:

  • BARK ITEM - Stripping a log now gives Bark, which can be used to un-strip the log.
  • WOODEN ARMOR - Crafted with Bark, this is a new early-game armor set.
  • IMPROVED VISUALS - Many right-click effects in the mod now swing the player's hand!
  • OFF-HAND SUPPORT - Many tools with right-click effects are now usable in the player's off-hand.

Version 11.1 [The Archery Update] added:

  • CRYSTALLITE BOW - A new powerful bow, with 16 different upgrades, has been added!
  • STAFF ENCHANTMENTS - Magic Staffs now have 2 new enchantments, making them even more powerful!

Knowledge Base

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jKztQ1YEpPErusHkFUMrI3bDu6pMo10PE7mQgh6YHh0/edit?usp=sharing

This Google Doc contains everything there is to know about all features in version 11.1 of the mod, if you need to know anything specific such as item stats. The version 11.2 version will be complete soon.

Feel free to use Better Tools and Armor in any modpacks you may create! This mod is made using MCreator.

Download and Install

Important Information:

  • Curios API and Just Enough Items are required dependencies, for the latest version.
  • The 1.20.1 version works on both Forge and NeoForge
  • The 1.20.4 version is for NeoForge only, not Forge!

Where to Download: All versions are available to download on CurseForge, Modrinth and MCreator

Installation:

  • Make sure you have the latest version of the Forge mod loader, for Minecraft 1.20.1
    • NeoForge should also work for 1.20.1 and up, although this isn't tested on the latest version.
  • Download the latest version of the mod (linked above), and both of the dependency mods.
  • Once you have Forge, make sure you have loaded up Minecraft with it at least once. This is to make sure the mods folder exists.
  • Navigate to %appdata%\.minecraft\mods
  • Copy Better Tools and Armor and its dependencies into this folder
  • Now, when you load up Minecraft with Forge, the mod should load!

Development

I develop this mod using the popular mod-making software MCreator. MCreator makes mod development easier by handling all of the base mod files for you, and generating Java code based on a block-style programming interface. Hence why most code in this repository is auto-generated. This is much more in-depth than the likes of Scratch, however, since for more complex features such as the Crystallite Bow, actual Java programming is required. Also, for debugging, a high level of knowledge of Minecraft game mechanics and common programming errors is required, since normal Java error messages are shown. I use this Git repository with the Remote Workspaces plugin for MCreator, which provides a GUI for carrying out Git commands such as git push and git pull automatically.

Other MCreator plugins this project depends on:

More recently, I have started developing a mod without the aid of MCreator: The Big Signs Mod.

Planned Features

  • Port to 1.21
  • Floating Islands
  • More integration with Create

Not Planned:

  • Any more versions for 1.20.4
  • Any more versions for 1.16, 1.18 and 1.19
  • Port to 1.20.6
  • Backport to 1.15 and below
  • Fabric Port

Issues

If you find any issues with the mod, feel free to create an Issue on this repository, or leave a comment on CurseForge. I value feedback very highly, so even if it's just a little nitpick, I'd love to hear it!