Diamethysts!

Pronunciation: die-yam-eth-ists

The Legend of Diamethysts

Long ago in a not so distant land, an alchemist lived in a tall stone tower. One day, a mysterious hooded stranger visited him, bringing a strange crystal found deep underground. This amazing mineral, resembling a mix of amethyst and diamond, began emitting magical energy when brought near other valuable elements. The stranger hoped the alchemist could recreate this crystalline material, which they named "Diamethyst" together, to craft powerful weapons, tools, and armor.

The alchemist set to work, but rumors of the new material reached the ears of marauding Illagers. They stormed the tower, demanding the secret of creating the crystals. Knowing the Illagers would become unstoppable with such weapons, the alchemist altered the formula, aware the result would be deadly. The greedy bandits grew impatient and tried to recreate the crystals right in the tower. A massive explosion destroyed the tower and everyone inside, and the secret of creating diamethysts was lost.

Shards of diamethyst scattered across the world, and now they can be found in chests or purchased from traders. Perhaps you will be the one to unravel the mystery of the alchemist's original formula!

Mod Features

Enhanced Crafting System

Forget simple recipes like sticks with diamonds! Now creating a sword requires a hilt, which needs a leather-wrapped stick. The crafting system has become more realistic and thoughtful.

Balanced Gameplay

You won't be able to create an all-killing sword on the first day. Progress becomes gradual and logical.

Powerful Equipment

All types of weapons, tools, and armor surpass standard counterparts in durability and effectiveness:

• Swords, pickaxes, axes, shovels, hoes - increased durability and power
• Bows - deal more damage with full draw
• Arrows - various effects on mobs and blocks, increased flight range when used with diamethyst bow
• Sickles - faster alternative to swords
• Battle Axes - slower than swords but deliver crushing damage
• Scimitars - slightly faster than regular swords
• Shields - different durability levels
• Crossbows (1.19+) - various power, punch, and flame levels
• Fishing rods (1.19+) - different durability, increased casting distance, built-in luck and lure

Additional Features

• Potions - experiment with various effects
• Netherite enhancements - create even more powerful equipment
• Horse armor - protect your horses with additional bonuses while riding
• Budding diamethyst blocks - slowly grow clusters for shard harvesting
• Lost artifacts - embark on quests for powerful relics

Compatibility

The mod works with:

• Better Combat (1.18.2+)
• Realistic Horse Genetics (1.19+)
• Shield Expansion (1.19+)

Getting Started

Begin by crafting a diamethyst crystal. All recipes can be found in the Minecraft recipe book or through JEI.

Diamethysts! Add-ons

Expand mod capabilities with additional addons that introduce new arrows, diamethyst golems, medieval weapons, and integration with other mods.

Future Updates

In development:

• New weapon types
• Additional rare artifacts
• Integration with popular mods
• Mod extensions

Language Support

• US English
• Simplified Chinese (provided by junshengxie)
• Traditional Chinese (provided by junshengxie)

The mod is available for Forge only. Porting to Fabric is not planned.