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## TradeReplacer is a simple Minecraft Paper plugin for 1.21.4 that changes how armor progression works by modifying villager trades and crafting.<\/p>\n

### \u2728 Features:
\n**Villager Trade Tweaks:**<\/p>\n

Replaces all Iron and Diamond armor trades from villagers with Leather and Chainmail armor trades instead.<\/p>\n

Makes upgrading through trading more balanced and progressive.<\/p>\n

**Crafting Restrictions:**<\/p>\n

Completely removes the ability to craft Iron and Diamond armor pieces (helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots).<\/p>\n

Players must now find or earn higher-tier armor through exploration and adventure rather than crafting.<\/p>\n

**Lightweight and Efficient:**<\/p>\n

Minimal server impact.<\/p>\n

Plug-and-play \u2014 no configuration required.<\/p>\n

### \ud83d\udcdc How it works:
\nWhen the server loads, the plugin automatically removes crafting recipes for iron and diamond armor.<\/p>\n

It also intercepts villager trades and replaces any offers of iron or diamond armor with equivalent leather or chainmail armor.
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