Wards Mod 1.16.5, — Reference
Blocks
The Ward
The Ward is the central block of the mod. It features a pedestal design with a floating book on top when active. Its appearance changes based on its state and mode.
- Visual States:
- Closed Book: The Ward is inactive or out of power.
- Open Book: The Ward is active and fueled.
- Cobblestone Base: Standard survival Ward.
- Iron Base: Admin Mode Ward (indestructible and infinite power).
Ward Core
The Ward Core is a rare component required to craft a Ward. It is found exclusively as loot in the world and must be repaired before it can be used in a crafting recipe.
Items
Broken Ward Core
A non-functional version of the Ward Core found in loot chests. It must be combined with precious materials to restore its magical properties.
Enchanted Paper
A concentrated source of magical fuel. It is significantly more efficient than Lapis Lazuli for powering Wards.
| Item | Fuel Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lapis Lazuli | 10,000 units | Powers an active Ward for 1 Minecraft day. |
| Enchanted Paper | 15,000 units | Crafted from any enchanted book. |
Enchantment Effects
The effects of a Ward depend on the category of the enchantments in the book.
| Category | Enchantments | Player Buff (Empower) | Mob Effect (Expel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combat | Sharpness, Knockback, Power, Punch, Riptide | Strength IV | Damages nearby enemies with magical bolts. |
| Fortress | Protection, Projectile Protection, Unbreaking, Feather Falling, Thorns | Resistance IV | Applies Weakness to nearby enemies. |
| Fire | Fire Protection, Fire Aspect, Flame | Fire Resistance | Sets nearby enemies on fire. |
| Destruction | Channeling, Blast Protection, Sweeping Edge, Multishot | Absorption IV | Applies a stacking debuff; enemies explode after 3 hits. |
| Hunter | Impaling, Smite, Bane of Arthropods, Piercing | Luck | Damages enemies with a chance to drop XP orbs. |
| Water | Respiration, Aqua Affinity, Depth Strider, Loyalty | Water Breathing | Damages enemies; damage is tripled in water or rain. |
Crafting & Recipes
Repairing the Core
To create a functional Ward, you must first repair a Broken Ward Core found in the world.
| Input | Ingredients | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Ward Core | 4x Diamond + 4x Obsidian | Repaired Ward Core |
Crafting the Ward
Once you have a Repaired Ward Core, you can assemble the Ward block.
| Input | Ingredients | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Repaired Ward Core | 4x Stone Slabs + 4x Cobblestone | Ward |
Enchanted Paper
Enchanted Paper is a shapeless recipe used to convert unwanted books into fuel.
| Input | Ingredients | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Enchanted Book | 1x Any Enchanted Book | Enchanted Paper |