Ancient Artifacts 1.0.0

🏺 Archaeology

• Expanded the vanilla archaeology system with new archaeological materials and artifacts.
• Added new loot to suspicious blocks.
• Added a new way to discover archaeological sites through the Mysterious Lamp.
• Added the Djinn, which leads the player to a nearby archaeological site.

🧹 Archaeological Table

• Added the Archaeological Table.
• Archaeological materials can be cleaned using a Brush and Water.
• Cleaning materials can reveal artifact fragments or useful crafting ingredients.
• Added support for discovering different items depending on the material being cleaned.

🔥 Activation Altar

• Added the Activation Altar for activating artifacts.
• Artifacts must be activated before they can be equipped.
• Added a combat-based activation ritual.
• During activation, Ancient Ghosts attack the player.
• The number of ghosts can increase if they aren't defeated efficiently.
• If too many ghosts overwhelm the ritual, the artifact is destroyed.
• Successfully completing the ritual activates the artifact.

👻 Ancient Ghosts

• Added Ancient Ghosts used during artifact activation.
• Ghosts attack the player during the activation ritual.
• Defeating ghosts contributes to the activation progress.
• Added visual and sound effects for the activation ritual.

✨ Artifacts

• Added the Guardian Talisman.

  • Has a 20% chance to completely block incoming damage.

• Added the Echo Blade.

  • Melee attacks can trigger an additional phantom strike.
  • The phantom strike deals 50% of the original attack's damage.

• Added the Skybound Talisman.

  • Allows the player to perform a double jump.

• Added a dedicated Artifact Slot for activated artifacts.

• Added visual effects and sounds for several artifact abilities.

👁️ Eye of the Archaeologist

• Added the Eye of the Archaeologist.
• Helps locate suspicious blocks while exploring.
• Makes it easier to find archaeological sites and hidden materials.

📦 Items & Materials

• Added new archaeological materials and fragments used for crafting and repairing artifacts.
• Added the Mysterious Lamp.
• Added materials required for artifact progression.

🌎 World & Exploration

• Added new reasons to explore desert and jungle pyramids.
• Added a progression from discovering archaeological sites to restoring and activating artifacts.

🎨 Visual & Audio

• Added custom models and textures for new blocks and items.
• Added custom particles for artifact abilities and activation events.
• Added custom sounds for activation and artifact interactions.

Initial release of Ancient Artifacts for ModJam 2026 — "Echoes of the Past".