Pufferfish’s Skills Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I open the skills menu in Pufferfish's Skills?
Press the K key by default to open the skills menu and see your progress. If K is already bound to something else, check your keybinds in Options > Controls and rebind the skills menu key.
How do I get skill points and experience?
You earn experience and ability points by doing normal actions like fighting mobs and gathering resources such as mining. Once you have points, open the skills menu and spend them in the skill trees you want to upgrade.
How do I spend my ability points?
Open the skills menu with the K key, then click on a skill tree and select the upgrade you want to unlock. You need enough points for that node, and some nodes require you to unlock earlier ones in the tree first.
Why can't I unlock a skill even though I have points?
Most skill trees require you to unlock prerequisite nodes before later ones become available. Check the tree layout and make sure you've bought the earlier upgrades that lead to the one you want.
What do the different skill trees do?
Skill trees cover different playstyles, such as combat upgrades like health, melee damage, ranged damage and resistance, and gathering upgrades that boost resource speed and luck. Pick the tree that matches how you play and invest points there.
How do I reset or refund my skill points?
The mod includes commands like /puffish_skills points add and /puffish_skills points set that let you adjust a player's points. Use these to correct mistakes or rebalance, and check the full command list for any reset options your setup provides.
Can I use Pufferfish's Skills on a server with other players?
Yes, it works as a framework for servers and modpacks, letting you define custom skill trees and control how points are earned. Server operators can use the /puffish_skills commands to manage points for individual players.
Does this mod work with other mods and modpacks?
It's designed as a framework, so it can be combined with other mods and used to build custom skill trees for a modpack. Compatibility depends on how the pack is configured, so check the pack's setup if something doesn't appear.
Will Pufferfish's Skills hurt my performance?
The mod mainly tracks experience and points from actions you already do, so it generally has a light footprint. Performance can be affected if a pack defines very large or complex custom skill trees, so keep an eye on that if you notice lag.
How do I make my own custom skill tree for a modpack?
The mod is built as a framework, so you define your own skill trees and how points are earned through its configuration. Look at the mod's documentation for the data and config format, then test your tree in a world before shipping it in a pack.