Using Totems: Ability Totem, Synergy Totem and Active Synergy Totem

Totem Basics

The mod includes three totems: Ability Totem, Synergy Totem, and Active Synergy Totem. These are support items that modify how your swords behave rather than weapons themselves. Craft them at a crafting table using the components their recipes call for, and keep them in your inventory or hotbar while fighting.

Synergy Totems

Synergy Totem and Active Synergy Totem are the pair you build toward. Craft Synergy Totem first, then upgrade or craft Active Synergy Totem once you have the required materials. The Active version is the one you want equipped during combat, since it is the functioning synergy item. Ability Totem is the entry totem and is worth crafting early so you can test how totems interact with your sword loadout.

Practical Use

Carry your Active Synergy Totem whenever you fight with elemental or Ender swords. Pair it with the sword whose element you are using so the totem's effect applies to the right blade. If you are still gathering Essence for advanced swords, Ability Totem and Synergy Totem let you get value out of your basic Cyan Sword and elemental swords in the meantime. Store totems with your swords so you never enter a fight without them.