{"id":31736,"date":"2026-06-01T17:09:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T14:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/bladebound\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T17:09:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T14:09:39","slug":"bladebound","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/bladebound\/","title":{"rendered":"Bladebound"},"content":{"rendered":"<p># \u2694\ufe0f **Bladebound**<\/p>\n<p>![Minecraft 1.21.11](https:\/\/www.minecraft.net\/)<br \/>\n![Fabric](https:\/\/fabricmc.net\/)<br \/>\n![Fabric API](https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/fabric-api)<br \/>\n![Modrinth Version](https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/bladebound)<br \/>\n![CurseForge](https:\/\/legacy.curseforge.com\/minecraft\/mc-mods\/bladebound)<\/p>\n<p>Bladebound is a Fabric mod focused on **named legendary weapons**, **world-based discovery**, and **light progression mechanics** that integrate naturally into survival Minecraft. Powerful items are earned through exploration rather than shortcuts, encouraging players to uncover ancient structures and hidden knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83d\udde1\ufe0f **Featured Weapons &#038; Artifacts**<\/p>\n<p>**_Sandai Kitetsu_** \u2014 <span style=\"color:#2dc26b;\">Uncommon<\/span><br \/>\nA cursed blade from a dangerous lineage.<br \/>\nThis sword **does not generate in the world** and must be crafted using a Nether-obtained cursed component.<\/p>\n<p>**_Wado Ichimonji_** \u2014 <span style=\"color:#3598db;\">Rare<\/span><br \/>\nA disciplined blade that grows stronger through mastery and consistent use.  <\/p>\n<p>_Found inside the Wado Ichimonji Dojo_<\/p>\n<p>**_Excalibur_** \u2014 <span style=\"color:#843fa1;\">Legendary<\/span><br \/>\nA legendary holy sword that deals **bonus damage to undead** enemies.  <\/p>\n<p>_Spawns in the Excalibur Church_<\/p>\n<p>**_Murasame_** \u2014 <span style=\"color:#843fa1;\">Legendary<\/span><br \/>\nA cursed blade that inflicts the deadly **Murasame Curse** on hit.<br \/>\nWithout proper protection, this curse will kill both enemies and the wielder.  <\/p>\n<p>_Spawns in the Murasame Shrine_<\/p>\n<p>**_Frieren\u2019s Staff_** \u2014 <span style=\"color:#843fa1;\">Legendary<\/span><br \/>\nThe staff of one of the greatest mages to ever live, enabling spellcasting and magical progression.  <\/p>\n<p>_Spawns in Frieren\u2019s Tower_<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83c\udf0d **World Generation &#038; Exploration**<\/p>\n<p>Most rare and legendary items in Bladebound are obtained through **exploration**, not crafting.<br \/>\nAncient structures are scattered throughout the world, each tied to specific weapons or magical progression paths.<br \/>\n_Sandai Kitetsu_ is excluded from world generation and must always be crafted.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83e\uddea **Artifacts &#038; Magical Components**<\/p>\n<p>**Cursed Kitetsu Shard**<br \/>\nA cursed crafting material used to forge **Sandai Kitetsu**.<br \/>\n&#8211; Dropped by **Wither Skeletons**<br \/>\n&#8211; Rarely obtainable through **Piglin bartering**<\/p>\n<p>**Murasame Gauntlets**<br \/>\nProtective gauntlets designed to shield the wielder from powerful curses.<br \/>\n&#8211; Required to safely wield **Murasame**<br \/>\n&#8211; Crafted rather than found<\/p>\n<p>**Cooldown Bracelet**<br \/>\nA magical bracelet that alters how spells are cast.<br \/>\n&#8211; Influences spellcasting behavior when worn<br \/>\n&#8211; Obtained through exploration or villager trades<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83e\ude84 **Magic &#038; Progression**<\/p>\n<p>Bladebound introduces a light magic system centered around staves, mana, and spell discovery.<br \/>\nSpells are learned through exploration and ancient knowledge rather than crafting tables, keeping progression immersive and deliberate.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83d\udcd8 **Bladebound Codex**<\/p>\n<p>Bladebound includes an in-game **Codex** that documents weapons, magic, and progression rules.<br \/>\nIt serves as a natural reference for learning how items work and where they can be obtained.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2699\ufe0f **Requirements**<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Minecraft **1.21.1**<br \/>\n&#8211; **Fabric Loader**<br \/>\n&#8211; **Fabric API**<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83d\udd16 **Credits**<\/p>\n<p>Made by Owen \/ Bladebound<br \/>\nMinecraft is \u00a9 Mojang AB<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bladebound adds named swords with unique effects, lore, and world-generated shrines designed for natural survival 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