Tkvm Weapons FAQ

Begin by crafting basic weapon components like handles, poles, and leather strips using standard materials—these serve as the foundation for all medieval weapons. Once you have the components, combine them with appropriate materials (wood, stone, iron, etc.) to forge your first weapon.

The mod includes 17 unique weapon types (halberds, spears, mauls, claymores, and others), each with different attack speeds, reach, and damage profiles suited to different combat situations. Experiment with each type to find which matches your playstyle.

First, obtain a Nether Star and find the Starite smithing template. Then place a Netherite weapon, the smithing template, and the Nether Star into a Smithing Table to upgrade it to Starite tier.

The smithing template must be found in the world—it cannot be crafted. Check loot chests or explore structures to locate it before attempting your Starite upgrades.

Yes, the mod is designed to support popular combat overhaul mods out of the box, which will improve attack animations and integration with your combat mod of choice.

Custom components like handles and poles prevent recipe conflicts with other mods and items, ensuring the mod works smoothly alongside other content without overwriting recipes.

Only Netherite weapons can be upgraded to Starite tier using the smithing table method. You cannot upgrade lower-tier weapons directly to Starite.

The mod includes 112 total weapon variations across all material tiers, from wooden weapons up through the new Starite tier.

The mod is vanilla-friendly and works in standard survival mode without requiring other mods, though it pairs well with combat overhaul mods if you want enhanced animations.

Nether Stars now have a primary combat purpose: upgrading your best Netherite weapons to the powerful Starite tier, making them worth hunting for.