Signcast Monster Hunter FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I pick a class at the start?
When you first spawn into a world with the mod, you'll be prompted to choose between Witcher, Sorcerer, or another available class. This choice determines your starting abilities and sign access. You can view your current class and progress by pressing U to open the skill tree.
What's the difference between silver and steel swords?
Silver swords deal increased damage to monsters and supernatural beasts, while steel swords are better against human enemies. You'll want to carry both depending on what you're hunting, and you can apply blade oils only to silver swords for extra damage against specific monster families.
How do I level up and unlock new abilities?
You gain experience by defeating monsters and completing contracts. Press U to open your skill tree, where you can spend points to unlock new signs, passive bonuses, and combat abilities as you level up.
Why am I moving so slow in my armor?
Heavy armor reduces your movement speed based on its weight. If you need to move faster, switch to lighter armor or accept the trade-off for better protection in combat.
Can I use signs without a cooldown?
Signs have cooldowns between casts to balance their power. You can reduce cooldowns by investing in your skill tree or by using certain alchemy potions that boost sign efficiency.
How do I find monster contracts?
Contracts are typically found in villages, taverns, or from NPCs scattered throughout the world. Check the mod's bestiary (opened by finding a bestiary book in the world) to see which monsters are available to hunt in your current area.
Do regular mobs still burn in daylight?
No—hostile mobs no longer burn in sunlight during the day with this mod installed, making nighttime the only guaranteed safe period. Plan your hunts and base defense accordingly.
What happens if I die—do I lose my gear?
Standard Minecraft death mechanics apply unless you've set a respawn point. Right-click a campfire to set it as your respawn location, so you'll return there instead of your world spawn if you die.
Can I use this mod with other magic or combat mods?
Compatibility depends on the specific mod, but Signcast is designed to work alongside most content mods. Avoid running multiple mods that heavily overhaul combat or sign systems, as they may conflict.
How do I know which blade oil to use against a monster?
Open your bestiary to view the monster's stats and lore—it will show which damage types it's weak to. Match your blade oil to that weakness, then right-click your silver sword while holding the oil to coat it.