Sculker Weapons and Tools v6.0.0: The Evolution Rework

Welcome to Version 6.0.0! This update completely reimagines how the Sculk Artifacts work. We have stripped away the confusing, bloated mechanics (like Static Overloads and Sentries) and replaced them with a massive, highly rewarding RPG Leveling System. Every tool is now a living artifact that grows stronger as you use it.

Here is everything new in the Rework:

Major Overhaul: The RPG Progression System

• Individual Tool Leveling: Every Sculk weapon and tool now has its own independent Level, scaling all the way from Level 1 to Level 30.
• Dynamic Randomized XP: You no longer get a flat amount of XP. Experience is now randomized to make grinding more exciting!
  • Mining Blocks: Yields 3 – 12 XP
  • Hitting Enemies: Yields 1 – 6 XP
  • Killing Enemies: Yields 15 – 50 XP
• New Live Actionbar: A clean UI above your hotbar now displays your held tool's current Level and exactly how much XP is needed for the next rank.

Massive Milestone Rewards

As you level up your artifact, it will physically shed ancient residue, dropping high-tier loot directly at your feet!

• Level 3: 10x Iron Ingots
• Level 6: 10x Gold Ingots
• Level 8: 3x Diamonds
• Level 10: 1x Netherite Scrap
• Level 12: 15x Emeralds
• Level 18: 2x Netherite Scrap
• Level 22: 1x Enchanted Golden Apple
• Level 28: 1x Netherite Ingot
• Level 30 (MAX): 1x Nether Star

Permanent Passive Buffs

Just holding a leveled-up Sculk Artifact now courses energy through your veins. Reaching certain levels permanently unlocks passive potion effects while the tool is in your main hand:

• Level 2: Passive Speed I
• Level 7: Passive Haste I
• Level 9: Passive Resistance I
• Level 15: Passive Strength I
• Level 20: Passive Jump Boost II
• Level 25: Passive Regeneration I
• Level 30: Upgrades to Speed II & Strength II

Combat & Special Abilities (Rebalanced)

• Lightning Strikes: The core lightning ability has been streamlined. Striking an enemy calls down lightning. Reaching Level 4 permanently upgrades this to a devastating Double-Strike.
• Active Abilities: The "Sneak + Right Click" abilities have been preserved but must now be earned! Reaching Level 5 unlocks:
  • Sculk Sword: Static Pulse (AoE Lightning)
  • Lightning Book: Flash Step (Teleportation)
  • Sculk Pickaxe: Resonance Scan (Ore Detection)
  • Sculk Shovel: Geo-Blast (Terrain Clearing)

All-New Admin Control Panel

Server owners and realm admins (players with the admin tag) now have access to a powerful new menu via a scriptevent /scriptevent nasa:menu

• Global XP Multiplier: Hosting a weekend event? Admins can set a server-wide XP multiplier (from 1x to 10x) to boost all XP gained from mining and combat!
• Force Add XP: Instantly grant your held tool 5,000 XP.
• Insta-Max Level: Instantly push your held tool to Level 30.
• Data Wipes: Easily wipe your own evolution data, or trigger a Global Wipe to reset everyone's tool levels for a new season.

Removals & Cleanups

• Removed: Static Charge, Overload explosions, Voltaic Sentries, and random weather events. These mechanics caused too much lag and confusion. The add-on is now 100% focused on smooth, rewarding, lag-free combat progression!