Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks Dynamic Skill Trees

This datapack/mod significantly enhances the progression system in Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks by adding four dynamic skill trees that evolve alongside your growing magical power.

Compatibility

• Works with versions 1.20.1 and 1.21.1
• Fully compatible with T.O. Magic 'n Extras
• Integrates with Alshanex's Familiars and other addons

Core Principles

The progression system is built logically and sequentially. First, you develop general magical abilities (Magic I), then choose a primary school of magic (Primary School), followed by unlocking access to a secondary school (Secondary School). The final stage involves achieving true mastery through Magic II.

It's important to note that primary and secondary school choices are mutually exclusive - you can only have one primary and one secondary specialization. However, the developers included a "Reset School" skill that allows redistributing skill points without losing accumulated experience. This function works client-side, so players don't need to contact server administrators to change their choices or correct mistakes.

System Features

• Experience is awarded for casting spells. The rarer the spell and higher its mana cost, the more experience you gain. Eldritch spells provide additional experience bonuses.
• Each subsequent level requires more experience and/or increases skill costs.
• Progress in magic schools accounts for experience from any cast spells, making the system more convenient and practical.

Requirements

Required for operation:

• Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks
• Pufferfish's Skills
• Pufferfish's Attributes
• Pufferfish's Unofficial Additions

Bonus Details

When fully mastering all skill trees, you receive maximum bonuses. Some choices are mutually exclusive, hence the value ranges:

• Spell Power: +0.38 / +0.44
• Spell Resist: +0.30 / +0.39
• Cooldown Reduction: +0.30 / +0.39
• Max Mana: +165 / +195
• Mana Regen: +0.29
• Primary School Power: +0.20
• Secondary School Power: +0.15
• Eldritch Spell Power: +0.19

Experience System

Magic I: Total XP: 125,260 Approximate casts: ~5,000 Completion time: 16-40 hours

School I: Total XP: 91,000 Approximate casts: ~3,500 Completion time: 12-30 hours

School II: Total XP: 91,500 Approximate casts: similar to previous Completion time: 12-30 hours

Magic II: Total XP: 135,550 Approximate casts: ~5,000 Completion time: 18-48 hours

Balance Rationale:

• Average XP per cast: 25-30 XP (range 1-50 XP) accounts for balance between weak and strong spells
• 5 casts per minute corresponds to intense combat (300 casts/hour)
• Time frames of 12-18 hours suit Tiers 2 & 3, while 16-48 hours work for Tiers 1 & 4
• Fixed 250 XP for first 8 levels of Tier 1 ensures smooth start

Credits

Thanks to TGxRedPlayer for initial assistance, Cadentem and all participants in Iron's/Pufferfish mods development! :)