Better with Defense - Defense Enhancement Mod for BTA
This mod significantly expands defensive capabilities in Better Than Adventure, offering various shields with unique characteristics and abilities.
Main Features
All shields in the mod have additional knockback on hit, replacing the standard knockback enchantment in BTA. The ability to dye leather armor in various colors has also been added.
Shield Types and Their Characteristics
The mod offers eight different types of shields, each with its unique properties:
| Shield Type | Damage | Durability | Defense | Weight | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather | 3 | 64 | 15% | Light | Extra knockback, rebound effect, dyeable |
| Wood | 4 | 96 | 20% | Light | Can be used as fuel |
| Stone | 5 | 128 | 30% | Medium | Retaliates on attacks |
| Iron | 6 | 384 | 40% | Medium | Reduced incoming knockback |
| Gold | 4 | 256 | 50% | Medium | Parry projectiles and inflicts daze |
| Diamond | 7 | 1536 | 60% | Heavy | Counter damage after block |
| Steel | 8 | 4608 | 40% | Medium | Lights enemies on fire |
| Tearstone | 6 | 512 | 40% | Medium | Boosts defense when close to death, can be thrown |
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Compatibility Requirements
The following dependencies are required for the mod to work:
- HalpLibe version 4.1.3 or higher
Important Information
This mod uses a modified version of Fabric (Babric) and is designed exclusively for Better than Adventure - a heavily modified version of Minecraft b1.7.3.