Potion Swords
This module allows golden swords to inflict potion effects on mobs and players.
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| Module Type | Stand Alone |
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| Created by | Bluefire610 |
| Last Updated by | SpecialBuilder32 & Bluefire610 |
| Compatible MC Versions | 1.13 |
Details
When using a golden sword and if the player has any of the 4 compatible potions in their inventory, mobs (or in some cases the player) will be afflicted with a status effect without using up the potion. The striker will not be affected by any of the effects.
Technical Summary
Tthe area of effect is 2.5 blocks around the striker. The potion effects can be stacked, so a single sword swing can cause all 4 potion effects. The striker will not be affected by any potion effects
Striking a skeleton with the Poison II potion in the player's inventory will turn it into a wither skeleton. The wither skeleton will still hold a bow, but the loot table will be empty.
Effects
Carrying the following potion in your inventory will cause the corresponding effect.
| Potion Type | Effect |
|---|---|
| Slowness (Extended) | Causes nearby mobs to be unable to move for 4 seconds |
| Poison II | Withers nearby mobs for 4 seconds |
| Instant Health II | Applies absorption for 8 seconds to nearby players |
| Invisibility (Extended) | Applies invisibility for 8 seconds to nearby players |
Advancements
| Advancement | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Instant Regret | Wither-ize a skeleton with potion swords. | Strike a skeleton with the wither effect (Poision II potion) |
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History
| Date | Version | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2014 | 1.0 | Released Potion Swords |
| 10 Feb 2016 | 2.0 | Updated for 1.9. Added "Instant Regret" achievement. Added Invisibility potion effect |
| 10 Jun 2017 | 2.1 | Updated for 1.11 |
| 10 Jun 2017 | 2.2 | Updated for 1.12 |
| 19 Nov 2018 | 3.0 | Updated for 1.13 |
Previous Versions
MC 1.8 Version
The MC 1.8 version (v1.0) did not have achievements. Additionally, the invisibility effect was not present in this version. For Slowness and Poison, the area of effect on mobs was 3 blocks around the striker. For Instant Health and Invisibility, the area of effect on players was 5 blocks around the striker. The instant health effect would affect the striker in this version. A witherized skeleton would have a normal wither skeleton loot table. The invisibility potion would only last 4 seconds in this version.
MC 1.9-1.12 Versions
In the MC 1.9-1.12 versions (v2.0-2.2), the advancements were actually a simulated achievement, using tellraw to show the message. This has been transferred to advancements upon the release of the 1.13 version (v3.0). For Slowness and Poison, the area of effect on mobs was 3 blocks around the striker. For Instant Health and Invisibility, the area of effect on players was 5 blocks around the striker. The instant health effect would affect the striker in this version. A witherized skeleton would have a normal wither skeleton loot table. The invisibility potion would only last 4 seconds in this version.