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Astral Swords — Overview

Version: 1.8.18 (Premium Edition)
Minecraft Version: Paper 1.21+
Developer: CiscoCodes (Modrinth)

Introduction

Astral Swords is a premium Minecraft Paper 1.21+ plugin that transforms combat with 17 legendary weapons, each featuring unique abilities, stunning visual effects, and immersive gameplay mechanics. The plugin introduces powerful swords with distinct playstyles, anti-duplication systems, ritual crafting modes, and comprehensive protection features.

Unlike traditional weapon plugins, Astral Swords ensures each sword can only exist once per server (configurable), preventing duplication while maintaining crafting integrity. The plugin features both normal and ritual crafting modes, where ritual mode transforms sword creation into server-wide events with dramatic 3D animations and community participation.

Features

Core Features

  • 17 Unique Legendary Swords with distinct abilities and playstyles
  • Anti-Duplication System — Each sword can only exist once per server (configurable craft limit)
  • Ritual Crafting Mode — Transform crafting into server-wide events
  • Custom Particle Effects for each weapon
  • Passive Sword Effects — Holding certain swords grants buffs (fire resistance, speed, etc.)
  • Configurable Keybinds for ability activation
  • Container Protection — Configurable sword storage restrictions
  • Global Crafting Announcements (optional)
  • Admin Management Tools for server control
  • Sound Effects and immersive audio feedback
  • Multi-Sword Prevention — Players can hold only one sword at a time (togglable)
  • Sword Selection GUI — Interactive swap menu when picking up a second sword

Protection Systems

  • Hopper Protection — Prevents hoppers from picking up swords
  • Item Frame Protection — Blocks placement in item frames
  • Duplication Prevention — Patched cursor-item exploits
  • Container Restrictions — Configurable sword storage in containers
  • Anvil Protection — Configurable renaming and enchanting restrictions
  • Bundle Protection — Prevents putting swords in bundles

SMP Management

  • SMP Start System — Full server launch sequence with countdown, world border expansion, and grace period
  • Grace Period System — PvP protection with BossBar/ActionBar countdown, per-player support for late joiners
  • World Border Expansion — Configurable border growth with speed, size, and countdown settings

Localization

  • Multi-Language Support — 8 built-in languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Polish, Dutch, Hindi, Urdu)
  • Auto-Detection — Automatically detects client language on join
  • Per-Player Language — Players can choose their own language

Social Systems

  • Trust System — Trust players to prevent sword abilities from targeting them
  • Unidirectional Trust — Trusting someone doesn't mean they trust you back

Sword Playstyles

Each sword belongs to one of four playstyle categories:

Playstyle Description
Duelist Multiple-target damage focus
Initiator Starting fights and creating opportunities
Controller Crowd control and area denial
Sentinel Defensive playstyle with sustain abilities

Dependencies

  • FaithBreak — Required dependency, auto-downloaded from Modrinth on first startup

Support & Credits

  • Modrinth: modrinth.com/plugin/astralswords
  • Discord: Join for bug reports, suggestions, and community discussion
  • Privacy: No data collection — plugin operates entirely offline
  • License: All Rights Reserved — Premium plugin, purchase required

Free Version Available

A free version with limited features is available on Modrinth. See Astral Swords (Freemium).