Better With Addons Mod 1.12.2, — Reference

Core Mechanics

Ancestry and Spirits

The Ancestry system is the heart of the mod's mystical progression. It revolves around the collection and utilization of Spirits.

• Spirit Collection: Spirits are primarily obtained by killing Karate Zombies or other mobs while holding a glass bottle, resulting in a Bottle of Japanese Ancestry. Alternatively, killing mobs near an active Ancestral Infuser will release spirits directly into the environment.
• Ancestral Infuser: A 3x4x3 multiblock structure. It must be placed on top of Infused Soul Sand. To function, it requires a light level of 7 or lower and clear space around it. When active, the orb on top glows red.
• In-World Infusion: Items thrown onto an active Infuser can be transformed. For example, throwing Sugar Cane onto the Infuser converts it into Bamboo.

Soaking and Drying

Processing raw materials into refined goods often requires the Cherrywood Soaking Unit and Cherrywood Drying Unit.

• Soaking Box: Used to hydrate materials. Placing Mulberry Bark inside with water will eventually produce Soaked Mulberry Bark.
• Drying Rack: Used to remove moisture. Soaked materials or wet items (like Wet Soap) are placed here to harden over time, often requiring exposure to air or specific light conditions.

World Scale

The World Scale is a powerful centerpiece for base protection. When placed and topped with a Banner, it creates a zone where block breaking is significantly inhibited for anyone not wearing a matching banner. The complexity of the banner design determines the difficulty of counterfeiting the protection.

Equipment and Weaponry

BWA introduces a specialized arsenal of weapons, each with unique combat behaviors.

Melee Weapons

• Katana: A fast, high-precision blade. It has a higher attack speed than standard swords but requires Tamahagane to craft.
• Wakizashi & Tanto: Shorter blades used as sidearms or for quick strikes in confined spaces.
• Greatsword: A massive, slow-swinging weapon that deals immense damage and has a wide sweep area.

Ranged Weapons

• Matchlock (Tanegashima): An early firearm. It requires Matchlock Shot and Gunpowder to fire. It deals massive damage but has a very long reload time.
• Yumi & Ya: The Japanese longbow and its corresponding arrows. The Yumi has a longer draw time but greater range and power than a vanilla bow.

Agriculture and Food

The mod expands the food system with several traditional Japanese dishes and new crops.

• Rice: Grown in water-saturated soil. Can be harvested and processed into Rice Bowls or Cooked Rice.
• Tea: Tea leaves can be harvested and brewed using a specialized brewing system involving the Soaking and Drying units.
• Fugu (Pufferfish): Can be prepared into Sashimi. If prepared incorrectly (without a high-quality Hocho-Tetsu blade), it may retain its poisonous properties.