{"id":21412,"date":"2026-06-01T00:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T21:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/astralswords\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T00:30:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T21:30:26","slug":"astralswords","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/astralswords\/","title":{"rendered":"AstralSwords Lite"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>![Thumbnail](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/87569c43be78a3f955874145db4f9210bdb31820_0.webp)<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p>### \ud83c\udf1f **Join Our Discord for Giveaways &#038; Events!** \ud83c\udfae<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Join our **Discord Server** \ud83d\udd17 for monthly giveaways &#038; events where you can win coupon codes or plugins like **AstralSwords Premium** or **TrimBlades**! Plus, grab the official **Astral Swords Texture Pack** on the **Discord Server** for free! \ud83c\udfa8\ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p># \u2694\ufe0f **AstralSwords v1.2.16 \u2014 Fixes &#038; Improvements** \u2728<br \/>\n**v1.2.16** brings bug fixes, GUI improvements, and a cleaner update system \u2014 no more auto-downloads, just a friendly reminder when a new version is out! \ud83d\udd14<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<p>## \ud83c\udfa5 Sword Textures Showcase<br \/>\n![Sword Textures](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/4fb1d9a87ce574dbc85731d1823a5129f3d342ad.png)<\/p>\n<p>Experience the stunning custom textures and visual effects of all 11 legendary weapons in action!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2694\ufe0f **The Arsenal** \u2014 11 Legendary Swords<\/p>\n<p>Each sword is a masterpiece with unique abilities, custom particles, and devastating power. Activate with **F** or your configured trigger key!<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83c\udf0c Skyfall Blade \u2014 *The Meteor*<br \/>\nLaunch yourself skyward, then crash down with explosive force. The higher you fall, the more devastating the impact \u2014 up to **3x damage multiplier**. Creates real explosions that destroy terrain.<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83d\udc32 Dragon&#8217;s Wrath \u2014 *The Inferno*<br \/>\nSummon a **lingering dragon breath cloud** at your target location. Enemies caught inside take continuous damage and wither effects for 10 seconds. Channel the power of the Ender Dragon itself.<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83d\udc64  Shadowbane \u2014 *The Debilitator*<br \/>\nUnleash a wave of darkness in a 5-block radius. All nearby enemies are afflicted with **Weakness** and **Blindness** \u2014 perfect for turning the tide in group fights.<\/p>\n<p>### \u26a1 Thunderstrike \u2014 *The Storm Caller*<br \/>\nToggle lightning mode on your attacks. Each hit has a **45% chance** to call down real lightning on your target. Deals bonus damage during rain. You&#8217;re immune to your own lightning.<\/p>\n<p>### \u2620\ufe0f Venom Edge \u2014 *The Plague*<br \/>\nRelease a toxic cloud that poisons all enemies within 5 blocks. Applies **Poison II** for 10 seconds and **Slowness** \u2014 watch them wither away.<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83c\udf18 Eclipse Blade \u2014 *The Phantom*<br \/>\nBlind nearby enemies and become **invisible for 90 seconds**. Your invisibility persists even when switching items \u2014 true stealth until the timer ends.<\/p>\n<p>### \u2764\ufe0f Soul Reaver \u2014 *The Lifesteal*<br \/>\nA passive ability that heals you with every hit. Normal attacks restore **0.5 hearts**, critical hits restore **1.5 hearts**. The more you fight, the longer you survive.<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83d\udc26\u200d\ud83d\udd25 Phoenix Talon \u2014 *The Firestorm*<br \/>\nLaunch an explosive fireball that detonates on impact, setting the area ablaze. Deals **4 hearts of fire damage** and ignites enemies. You&#8217;re immune to explosion damage while holding it.<br \/>\n> **Passive:** Grants permanent **Fire Resistance** while held.<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83d\udc79 Warden&#8217;s Oath \u2014 *The Devastator*<br \/>\nUnleash a **sonic boom cone** that deals up to **15 hearts of damage** \u2014 matching the Warden mob itself. Damage scales with distance, knockback included.<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83c\udf2a\ufe0f Windblade \u2014 *The Swift*<br \/>\nDash forward instantly with a 5-second cooldown. Perfect for chasing, escaping, or repositioning mid-combat.<br \/>\n> **Passive:** Grants permanent **Speed II** while held.<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83d\udcaa Power House \u2014 *The Earthquake*<br \/>\nSlam the ground to create a **15-block shockwave**. All enemies are launched into the air and take 3 hearts of damage. The expanding particle effect is pure spectacle.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2728 **Features**<\/p>\n<p>### \u2699\ufe0f Customization<br \/>\n&#8211; **Custom Trigger System** \u2013 Bind abilities to any key (F, Q, or any MC keybind)<br \/>\n&#8211; **Configurable Enchantments** \u2013 Adjust enchantment levels for each sword in config<br \/>\n&#8211; **Configurable Recipes** \u2013 Modify crafting recipes or disable specific swords<br \/>\n&#8211; **Per-Sword Crafting Toggle** \u2013 Enable\/disable crafting for individual swords<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83d\udd12 Protection System<br \/>\n&#8211; **Container Protection** \u2013 Swords can&#8217;t be stored in chests, barrels, shulkers, etc.<br \/>\n&#8211; **Hopper Protection** \u2013 Hoppers can&#8217;t pick up astral swords<br \/>\n&#8211; **Item Frame Protection** \u2013 Prevent swords from being placed in item frames<br \/>\n&#8211; **Anvil Restrictions** \u2013 Block renaming and enchanting via anvils (configurable)<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83c\udfae Gameplay<br \/>\n&#8211; **Sword Tracking** \u2013 Each sword is unique, no duplicates allowed<br \/>\n&#8211; **Trust System** \u2013 `\/trust` players to prevent friendly fire from abilities<br \/>\n&#8211; **Playstyle Types** \u2013 Each sword has a role: Duelist, Initiator, Controller, or Sentinel<br \/>\n&#8211; **Passive Effects** \u2013 Some swords grant buffs just by holding them<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83d\udce2 Server Features<br \/>\n&#8211; **Global Crafting Announcements** \u2013 Broadcast when a legendary sword is forged<br \/>\n&#8211; **Anonymous Mode** \u2013 Option to hide crafter names in announcements<br \/>\n&#8211; **In-Game Recipe GUI** \u2013 View all recipes with `\/aswords recipes`<br \/>\n&#8211; **Craftable Tracker** \u2013 Use `\/aswords craftable` to see which swords are still unclaimed and available to forge<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Admin Tools<br \/>\n&#8211; **Permission System** \u2013 Granular permissions for all admin commands<br \/>\n&#8211; **Crafting Control** \u2013 Toggle crafting on\/off per sword with `\/aswords craft <sword> on|off` \u2014 perfect for events or limiting rare swords<br \/>\n&#8211; **Version Reminders** \u2013 Notified on startup if a new version is available, with a clickable Modrinth link<br \/>\n&#8211; **Hot Reload** \u2013 Reload config without restarting the server<br \/>\n&#8211; **Give Commands** \u2013 Spawn swords or crafting materials for players<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Need a Server?<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc40 Looking for reliable Minecraft hosting? 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