# simpleskills Mod for Minecraft 1.21.4 simpleskills is a **Fabric mod** introducing a familiar RPG-style skilling system to Minecraft, enhancing gameplay with meaningful progression. Master skills like `Woodcutting`, `Magic`, `Slaying`, and more. Unlock tools, armor, weapons, and perks as you level up, creating a rewarding sense of achievement. This lightweight, performance-friendly mod works seamlessly in both **multiplayer and singleplayer**. Players do not need to install the mod when joining a server running Simpleskills. Suggestions, concerns, issues? You can reach me via: [GitHub](https://github.com/ob-yekt/simpleskills/issues) issue tracker Discord: @obyekt ## Patch Notes (v1.1.0) ### Classes & Perks (OPTIONAL) * 7 classes, 22 perks ### New HUD Options * Enhanced HUD toggling mechanics with `/simpleskills togglehud`. Now compatible across server-client boundaries. ### Ironman Mode * Add more challenge by losing all skills on death with this optional feature. ### Overall Adjustments * XP Scaling rework (you might have to delete your old database, but you can set your skills to appropriate levels with commands. if cheats are disabled on SP world -> open to LAN, enable cheats) * XP now uses the exact same formula as OSRS * [Table for XP](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X0bJeM7FzuCeVRRfzInzpgxQvYY5CBWjMu23QnihAkg/edit?usp=sharing) _(helpful for customizing base XP and unlock levels)_ * Base XP (base_xp.json) is configurable and aims for 60k XP/H when the skill is being **focused** on * magic_requirements.json allows you to limit exact enchantments (ID, level of enchant) allowed for anvils by magic level * Adjusted Cleric trades: * Nether Wart more max uses * Blaze Powder less max uses * Dragon Breath costs more and has fewer uses ## Features * **🖥️ FULLY SERVERSIDE**: simpleskills does not require server players to download the mod nor Fabric * **📜 Skill Progression**: Level up skills like `Defense`, `Woodcutting`, `Mining`, `Excavating`, `Slaying`, `Farming`, and `Magic` * **⚔ Tiered Equipment System**: Unlock tools, armor, and weapons based on skill levels * **🎮 Highly Customizable**: Edit JSON files to tweak progression, requirements, and enabled features * **🔮 Magic Skill Enhancements**: Improve potion durations, enchantments, and unlock utility blocks like the Anvil and Enchanting Table * **🔋 Performance Optimization**: Doesn't use server ticks, ensuring minimal overhead * **📊 HUD Toggle**: Enable or disable HUD in singleplayer (default key: `TAB`) or multiplayer (`/simpleskills togglehud`) * **🌎 World-Specific Stats**: Skills are saved per world, not globally * **💀 Ironman Mode**: Reset skills upon death for a hardcore experience `(OPTIONAL)` * **💪 Unique Classes and Perks**: Choose from distinct classes with gameplay-altering perks `(OPTIONAL)` * **🧹 Clean Uninstallation**: simpleskills performs unintrusive modifications that get reset whenever you log out* *\* Cleric Villager trades must be manually reset if the 'villager_trades' is set to TRUE in config.json* ## Skill Requirements ### Armor Requirements | Armor | Skill | Level | |-------|--------|--------| | Leather Armor | Defense | 0 | | Golden Armor | Defense | 15 | | Chainmail Armor | Defense | 15 | | Turtle Shell Helmet | Defense | 35 | | Iron Armor | Defense | 35 | | Diamond Armor | Defense | 60 | | Netherite Armor | Defense | 75 | ### Tool Requirements | Tool | Skill | Level | |------|--------|--------| | Wooden Pickaxe | Mining | 0 | | Stone Pickaxe | Mining | 10 | | Golden Pickaxe | Mining | 15 | | Iron Pickaxe | Mining | 30 | | Diamond Pickaxe | Mining | 60 | | Netherite Pickaxe | Mining | 75 | ### Weapon Requirements | Weapon | Skill | Level | |--------|--------|--------| | Wooden Axe/Sword | Slaying | 0 | | Stone Axe/Sword | Slaying | 10 | | Golden Axe/Sword | Slaying | 15 | | Iron Axe/Sword | Slaying | 30 | | Diamond Axe/Sword | Slaying | 60 | | Netherite Axe/Sword | Slaying | 75 | | Crossbow | Slaying | 5 | | Bow | Slaying | 20 | | Mace | Slaying | 35 | ### Magic Skill Duration of Level I potions increases by 1 minute per Magic level (up to 60 minutes). Affected Potions: * Potion of Fire Resistance * Potion of Strength * Potion of Swiftness * Potion of Night Vision * Potion of Invisibility * Potion of Water Breathing * Potion of Leaping Gain Magic XP by: * Enchanting items * Applying potion effects | Block | Skill | Level | |-------|--------|--------| | Anvil | Magic | 10 | | Enchanting Table | Magic | 20 | | Fortune III (anvil) | Magic | 35 | | Protection IV (anvil) | Magic | 50 | | Efficiency V (anvil) | Magic | 55 | | Mending (anvil) | Magic | 60 | | Elytra | Magic | 65 | ## Passive Attributes Each skill offers unique passive bonuses at higher levels: | Attribute Bonus | Skill | Per Level | Max Bonus | |----------------|--------|------------|------------| | **Attack Damage** | Slaying | +1% | +25% | | **Block Range** | Woodcutting | +0.1 block/LVL | 7.0 blocks | | **Max Health** | Defense | +2HP /8LVLS | +8 HP (4 hearts) | | **Breaking Speed** | Mining | +1.1% | +28.6% | | **Movement Speed** | Excavating | +1% | +25% | | **Knockback Resist** | Farming | +1% | +25% | | **Fall Reduction** | Magic | -1% | -25% | ## Classes and Perks *CLASSES AND PERKS CAN BE DISABLED IN THE CONFIG.JSON ! (Enabled by default)* Reset your Class by right clicking a Cauldron with a Feather, but remember that this will reset your Class Primary Skill (e.g., Defense for a Knight) to level 0 as tribute! ### Peasant (None) * Default class ### Knight (Defense): Right click a Smithing Table with an empty Book. * **Hamstring**: Apply Slowness for 4 seconds with melee hits * **Heavy Bolts**: +45% crossbow damage * **Patronage**: Better deals with villagers * **Rigid Arsenal**: Cannot use tridents or bows ### Rogue (Slaying): Right click a Grindstone with an empty Book. * **Stealth**: Invisibility and faster sneaking speed * **Poison Strike**: Apply Wither II for 4 seconds while invisible * **Flash Powder**: Breaks all aggro of mobs within the radius. 12sec cooldown, 10 block radius, 1 Glowstone Dust per use * **Slim Physique**: Max health reduced by 40% ### Farmhand (Farming): Right click a Composter with an empty Book. * **Fortitude**: Minimum hunger of 7 * **Rustic Temperament**: -30% Magic XP gain ### Lumberjack (Woodcutting): Right click a Fletching Table with an empty Book. * **Strong Arms**: Attack speed is increased to 5 (base = 4). (e.g., iron axe: 0.9 base -> 1.35 with perk) * **Salvaged Bark**: Gain 2 planks when you strip a log * **Brute**: Swords deal 75% less damage, but Axes can be used for Slaying based on Woodcutting skill ### Miner (Mining): Right click a Blast Furnace with an empty Book. * **Safety Lamp**: Night vision when a torch/lantern is equipped in the off-hand * **Blasting Expert**: 20% less damage from explosions (stacks with Blast Protection IV) * **Vertigo**: 20% more fall damage ### Nomad (Excavation): Right click a Loom with an empty Book. * **Scavenger**: Food saturation decays 25% slower and you are immune to hunger effects. * **Bottomless Bundle**: Right-click with a Bundle to access your Ender Chest inventory. * **Outsider**: Villages view Nomads with suspicion, refusing to trade. ### Wizard (Magic): Right click a Bookshelf with an empty Book. * **Incantation**: Cast spells based on your equipped wand: 1. Stick: Grants regeneration to targeted player or self (20sec cooldown) 2. Blaze Rod: Casts a fireball that deals damage to entities, but not blocks (25sec cooldown) 3. Breeze Rod: Toggles levitation, allowing you to move in the air horizontally, but not vertically (2sec cooldown) * **Frail Body**: -10% XP gain to all skills except Magic * **I Put on My Robe and Wizard Hat**: Can only wear Leather Armor, Elytra, and Turtle Shell ## Adjusted Cleric Trades To make early-game more tolerable with enchantments locked behind Magic levels, Potions play a larger role. Clerics may now offer: * 1x Blaze Powder for 3x Emeralds at level 3 * 1x Nether Wart for 6x Emeralds at level 4 * 1x Dragon Breath for 8x Emeralds at level 5 *You can disable adjusted Cleric trades in config.json!* ## Installation (server or client) Players who wish to play on your server that is running simpleskills can join with a vanilla client. 1. **Download the Mod** 2. **Install Fabric API** 3. **Place the mod** in the `mods` folder (client: `C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\mods`) ## Uninstallation 1. **Delete `simpleskills.jar` & `simpleskills` folder from `mods`** 2. **Delete `simpleskills.db` from the world data folder `C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\saves\World_Name\data`** ## Commands * `/simpleskills togglehud` - Toggles the tab menu (MULTIPLAYER) HUD on or off * For singleplayer the keybind to enable or disable HUD is TAB by default, can be rebound in `Options -> Controls -> Key Binds... -> simpleskills` at the bottom of the menu * `/simpleskills ironman enable` - Enables Ironman mode * `/simpleskills reset ` - Resets all your skill levels and class * `/simpleskills addxp ` - Add XP to a player skill _[OP only]_ * `/simpleskills setlevel ` - Sets the level of a player skill _[OP only]_ * `/simpleskills getlevel ` - Gets the level of a target's skill or total level ### Class Commands * `/simpleskills class revoke ` - Remove the class (also resets primary skill to level 0) _[OP can target other players]_ * `/simpleskills class set ` - Sets a target's class _[OP only]_ * `/simpleskills class get ` - Gets a target's class * `/simpleskills class perks ` - Lists the perks a class has * `/simpleskills class list` - Lists all classes * `/simpleskills perkinfo ` - NOT IMPLEMENTED ## Performance * Lightweight: **No server ticks** * Only the HUD is **client-tick-based in Singleplayer** * Skills saved per world in `saves//data/simpleskills.db` ## Customization Edit JSON files generated in `/mods/simpleskills/` to: * Adjust XP scaling (`base_xp.json`) * Customize skill requirements (`tool_requirements.json`, `armor_requirements.json`, etc.) --- *AI Disclaimer: simpleskills utilizes code that has been generated with openai-gpt-4o, claude.ai, and mistral.ai.* *Disclaimer: simpleskills ("Software") is provided as-is without any warranty. We are not responsible for any data loss or damage. Back up your worlds before using mods. By using this Software, you accept these terms.*

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