Description
This was my entryu for the First Hytale ModJam, "Echoes of the Machine!"
ModJam submission page: https://hytalemodjam.com/submissions/c89bd254-f74e-4e8b-9cac-89e1cf397950
This mod adds in a new Bench called "The Machine", which can be crafted with 50 Iron Ingots and 5 Greater Essence of Life.
The Machine can craft a new subset of weapons, called "Mechanical" Weapons. The Bench can also upgrade these weapons to "Awakened" or "Corrupted" versions.
The Base level Mechanical Weapons can be crafted with Iron Ingots and Life Essence. These weapons have the same stats as their Iron counterparts, but have no durability.
Using these weapons Signature Abilities gives you "Mechanical Sparks". Mechanical Sparks can be used to upgrade the Mechanical Weapons in The Machine. Mechanical Sparks can also be used as fuel in Furnaces.
Using a Mechanical Weapon, 100 Mechanical Sparks, and 100 Life or Void Essence can upgrade the Mechanical Weapon to an "Awakened" or "Corrupted" state. Awakened and Corrupted weapons function the same, so you can choose based on visual preference.
Awakened and Corrupted Weapons have significantly higher damage, and apply a lava burning effect on the hit target.
You can also make an Awakened or Corrupted Mechanical Totem, which works similarly to Healing and Slowness Totems, but has a very strong AoE of fire damage. They can be thrown further than Healing and Slowness Totems, as they can still damage the user.