Power Gems Mod — Reference
Gems and Ores
The core of the mod revolves around eight types of gems. Seven of these are found as new ores in the Overworld, while the eighth utilizes a modified version of vanilla Lapis Lazuli.
Gem Properties and Spawn Rates
| Gem Type | Color | Spawn Height (Y) | Tool Durability | Armor Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | Purple | 1 - 12 | 2271 Uses | Better than Diamond |
| Sapphire | Blue | 1 - 12 | 2271 Uses | Better than Diamond |
| Tourmaline | Pink | 1 - 12 | 2271 Uses | Better than Diamond |
| Topaz | Orange | 1 - 15 | 1561 Uses | Diamond Equivalent |
| Peridot | Green | 1 - 15 | 1561 Uses | Diamond Equivalent |
| Citrine | Yellow | 1 - 31 | 852 Uses | Better than Iron |
| Aquamarine | Light Blue | 1 - 31 | 852 Uses | Better than Iron |
| Lapis Lazuli | Dark Blue | 1 - 31 | 852 Uses | Better than Iron |
Armor Sets and Potion Effects
The primary mechanic of the Power Gems mod is the Permanent Potion Buff. To activate these effects, a player must wear a complete matching set of armor (Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, and Boots) made from the same gem.
| Armor Set | Potion Effect Granted | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | Strength | II | Massive increase to melee damage. |
| Topaz | Speed | II | Significant increase to movement speed. |
| Citrine | Fire Resistance | II | Complete immunity to fire and lava damage. |
| Peridot | Haste | II | Drastic increase to mining and attack speed. |
| Sapphire | Resistance | I | Constant reduction of all incoming damage. |
| Aquamarine | Jump Boost | II | Allows the player to jump over 2-block heights. |
| Tourmaline | Regeneration | I | Constant passive health restoration. |
| Lapis Lazuli | Water Breathing | II | Infinite oxygen while submerged in water. |
Legendary Weapons and Special Tools
Each gem type can be used to craft a unique "Legendary" item that possesses a special ability triggered during combat or utility use.
Special Item List
- Sword of Black Death (Amethyst): Inflicts the Wither effect on enemies, slowly draining their life.
- Sword of Paralysis (Topaz): Strikes enemies with extreme Slowness, effectively stunning them in place.
- Sword of Flames (Citrine): Sets enemies on fire and has a chance to instantly burn the armor off an opponent.
- Super Drill (Peridot): The ultimate mining tool. It mines 15x faster than a diamond pickaxe and has 3154 durability.
- Sword of the Bull (Sapphire): Intimidates foes on hit, applying a Weakness effect that reduces their attack power.
- Sword of the Angels (Aquamarine): Launches the target high into the air, dealing massive fall damage upon landing.
- Scythe of Reaping (Tourmaline): Harvests the souls of the fallen, restoring the player's health upon dealing damage.
- Farmer's Magic Rake (Lapis): Acts as an infinite bone meal source for crops and breaks pumpkins/melons instantly.
Crafting Recipes
Crafting in Power Gems follows standard Minecraft patterns but introduces a mid-tier component called the Power Gem.
The Power Gem
To craft the most powerful items, you must first create a Power Gem of that specific type. Recipe: Place 5 of the raw gems in a "+" (cross) shape in the crafting table.
Armor and Tools
- Standard Armor: Crafted using the standard vanilla patterns (e.g., 8 gems for a chestplate).
- Standard Tools: Crafted using the standard vanilla patterns with sticks.
Legendary Item Recipes
Most legendary weapons require a combination of the raw gem, the Power Gem, and a metallic base.
- Super Drill: 4 Gold Ingots, 1 Iron Ingot, 1 Peridot, and 1 Power Gem of Haste.
- Sword of the Angels: 1 Aquamarine, 1 Power Gem of Jumping, 1 Iron Ingot, and 2 Nether Quartz.
- Sword of Black Death: 1 Amethyst, 1 Power Gem of Strength, and 1 Iron Ingot.