Simply Swords All the Festering Strike Data Pack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need both Simply Swords and Death Knights installed for this to work?
Yes, this data pack requires both mods to be active in your world. Without either mod, the Festering Strike weapons won't function properly.
How do I trigger Festering Strike when attacking?
Hold one of the updated weapons (Toxic Longsword, Tainted Relic, or any scythe) in your main hand and attack enemies normally—the spell triggers automatically on hit.
Which weapons have Festering Strike built in?
The Toxic Longsword and Tainted Relic have it directly, plus all scythe types: iron, gold, diamond, netherite, and runic scythes.
Can I use Festering Strike on other Simply Swords weapons?
No, only the weapons listed in the pack features have Festering Strike attached—other swords and weapons from Simply Swords won't cast the spell.
Does Festering Strike work with off-hand weapons?
The spell triggers when the weapon is held in your main hand; off-hand positioning won't activate Festering Strike.
What does Festering Strike actually do to enemies?
It deals extra magic damage on top of your weapon's normal damage when you hit a target.
Do I need to do anything special to install this data pack?
Place the data pack in your world's datapacks folder and reload or restart your world—no additional configuration is needed.
Will this mod cause lag or performance issues?
The data pack is lightweight since it only modifies existing weapons, but performance depends on your overall mod setup and server specs.
Can I use Festering Strike weapons in multiplayer?
Yes, as long as the data pack and both required mods are installed on the server, all players can use the Festering Strike weapons.
What happens if I uninstall Death Knights but keep this data pack?
The Festering Strike spell won't work, and the affected weapons will lose their magic attack functionality.