Simply Swords is a comprehensive mod designed to significantly expand the arsenal available to Minecraft players, introducing a wide array of new weapon types that cater to diverse combat preferences and playstyles. The mod addresses the often-limited selection of melee weapons in vanilla Minecraft by adding fourteen distinct weapon variants, including but not limited to spears, glaives, chakrams, katanas, greathammer/axes, and rapiers. This expansion not only provides players with more options for engaging in combat but also introduces unique gameplay mechanics and visual flair, making each encounter more dynamic and engaging. The primary goal is to offer a richer and more varied combat experience, moving beyond the standard sword and axe archetypes to provide a truly expansive and exciting new set of tools for survival and adventure. The functionality of Simply Swords revolves around the introduction of these new weapon types, each meticulously designed with unique attack animations and combat behaviors, especially when integrated with mods like Better Combat. Players can wield throwable chakrams for ranged engagement, swift twinblades for rapid assaults, or powerful greataxes for devastating cleaves. Beyond the craftable variants, the mod also incorporates unique weaponry that can be discovered throughout the game world, often found within chests during adventures, offering powerful abilities that cannot be obtained through traditional crafting methods. This dual approach ensures both accessibility for new weapons and a rewarding element of exploration and discovery for seasoned players, fundamentally altering how combat is approached and experienced within the game. Simply Swords boasts broad compatibility across various Minecraft versions and mod loaders, ensuring a wide audience can benefit from its features. It is compatible with Minecraft versions 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.20, 1.20.1, and 1.21.1. The mod supports Fabric, Forge, and NeoForged mod loaders. Importantly, Simply Swords is required on both the client and the server, meaning all players connecting to a multiplayer server running this mod will need to have it installed on their client, and the server itself must also have the mod installed to function correctly. This ensures a consistent and synchronized gameplay experience for all participants. Installing Simply Swords is a straightforward process, designed to be accessible for players of all technical skill levels. For users employing Fabric, Forge, or NeoForged mod loaders, the mod file should be placed directly into the 'mods' folder within your Minecraft installation directory. Before launching the game, it is crucial to verify that you have the correct version of the mod installed that matches your Minecraft version and chosen mod loader. Additionally, ensure that all required dependencies, such as Architectury, are also installed in the 'mods' folder. For an enhanced experience with unique weapon animations, it is highly recommended to also install Better Combat, and for in-game documentation, Patchouli is advised.
