Draylar's Battle Towers Mod 1.17.1, — Reference
Structures
The central feature of the mod is the Battle Tower. These structures are tall, cylindrical or square towers primarily composed of stone bricks, cobblestone, and mossy variants.
Tower Generation
- Biomes: Towers can generate in almost any temperate or cold Overworld biome, including Plains, Forests, Mountains, and Taigas.
- Frequency: Generation rates are controlled via configuration, but they are generally spaced several hundred blocks apart to maintain rarity.
- Floors: A standard tower consists of 10 to 15 floors. Each floor features a central room filled with monster spawners and loot chests.
Floor Layout
Each floor typically contains: * Spawners: 1-3 spawners generating standard hostile mobs. * Loot Chests: 1-2 chests containing supplies and essential progression items. * Staircases: Narrow paths leading to the next level, often guarded by mobs.
Mobs
While the floors are populated by vanilla hostile mobs, the mod's centerpiece is the custom boss mob found at the summit.
Tower Guardian (Boss)
The Tower Guardian is a powerful entity that serves as the final challenge of the structure. It is a large, golem-like creature with high health and devastating physical attacks.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Health | 250 (125 Hearts) |
| Attack Damage | 10 - 20 (Variable) |
| Armor | 10 Points |
| Abilities | Ground Slam (AOE Knockback), Projectile Resistance, Summoning |
Behavior: * Ground Slam: The Guardian will periodically strike the ground, launching nearby players into the air and dealing fall damage. * Aggression: Once summoned, the Guardian will track the player relentlessly within the arena of the top floor. * Enrage: As its health drops, its attack speed increases.
Items
The mod adds a small selection of critical items used for progression and rewards.
Key Items
- Boss Key: A golden, ornate key found exclusively in Battle Tower chests. These do not stack beyond the amount required for the boss. You must collect 10 to proceed.
Loot Table Highlights
Defeating mobs and clearing chests within the tower provides high-value rewards. The loot quality improves significantly on higher floors.
| Item Type | Commonality | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boss Key | Guaranteed | Found in chests on every 2nd or 3rd floor |
| Enchanted Books | Rare | Often high-level enchantments like Sharpness V or Protection IV |
| Diamonds/Emeralds | Uncommon | Found in the upper half of the tower |
| Golden Apples | Rare | Essential for the boss fight |
| Equipment | Common | Iron and Diamond gear, often pre-enchanted |
Blocks
The mod introduces functional blocks that facilitate the tower's mechanics.
- Boss Lock: A decorative but functional block located on the roof of every Battle Tower. It serves as the pedestal for the Boss Keys. Once 10 keys are inserted, it triggers the boss spawn event.
- Tower Spawners: These are standard monster spawners but are placed strategically to prevent players from easily bypassing floors. They typically spawn Zombies, Skeletons, Spiders, and occasionally Cave Spiders.