BondCraft

# ◆ BondCraft Fabric v1.9.0 Update

BondCraft continues to expand on Fabric 1.20.1.

This update introduces two new Arcane Armament monsters, expands the range of combat support available to Bond teams, and continues the development of BondCraft's combat systems.

The new additions focus on two different approaches to supporting allies: defensive protection and offensive enhancement.

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## ✨ Main Additions

### New Arcane Armaments

Two new Arcane Armament monsters have been introduced.

- **True Arcane Armament: Aegis Quadris**
- **True Arcane Armament: Gladius Quintis**

Both monsters belong to the Ancient type and provide support abilities that affect nearby allied Bond mobs.

Aegis Quadris specializes in reducing knockback received by allies, while Gladius Quintis increases the final damage dealt by eligible allies.

These abilities introduce additional options for building Bond teams around different combat strategies.

### Combat Support Abilities

The two new monsters introduce different forms of support through their bonded abilities.

Players can now choose between:

- Defensive support that reduces attack knockback
- Offensive support that increases final damage
- Different party compositions based on the monsters' combat roles

Both abilities operate within a limited range and have specific target conditions.

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## ⚔ Combat Support Mechanics

The new Arcane Armaments introduce support abilities designed around nearby allied Bond mobs.

Rather than focusing exclusively on their own combat performance, these monsters can contribute to the effectiveness of other members of a Bond team.

### Defensive Support

Aegis Quadris provides knockback reduction to nearby allied Bond mobs.

This effect is designed to help allies maintain their position when receiving attacks.

### Offensive Support

Gladius Quintis provides a final damage increase to eligible nearby allied Bond mobs.

The effect follows specific targeting restrictions and does not apply to every entity within its range.

### Support Ability Conditions

The new support abilities include:

- Activation through the bonded monster's ability
- A limited effective range
- Target eligibility conditions
- Different effects depending on the supporting monster

These mechanics provide additional choices when deciding which monsters to include in an Active Party.

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## 👾 2 New Monsters

Two new monsters have been added to BondCraft:

- **True Arcane Armament: Aegis Quadris**
- **True Arcane Armament: Gladius Quintis**

Both monsters belong to the Ancient type.

Each monster introduces a different combat role and support ability, allowing players to approach battles with different party strategies.

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## 🛡 True Arcane Armament: Aegis Quadris

**True Arcane Armament: Aegis Quadris** is a new Ancient TANK monster.

Aegis Quadris specializes in defensive combat and supporting nearby allied Bond mobs.

Its bonded ability provides knockback reduction, allowing nearby allies to better withstand attacks that would otherwise displace them.

### Ancient Guardian Deployment

When bonded, Aegis Quadris can provide defensive support to nearby allied Bond mobs.

Eligible allied Bond mobs within 10 blocks receive a reduction to attack knockback.

- Reduces attack knockback received by 35%
- Affects allied Bond mobs within 10 blocks
- Functions as a defensive support ability

This allows Aegis Quadris to contribute to the stability of a Bond team during combat.

### Combat Traits

- Ancient type
- TANK role
- Defensive combat specialization
- Provides support to nearby allied Bond mobs
- Reduces attack knockback received by eligible allies

Aegis Quadris offers a defensive option for players who want to improve their party's resistance to knockback during battle.

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## ⚔ True Arcane Armament: Gladius Quintis

**True Arcane Armament: Gladius Quintis** is a new Ancient DPS monster.

Gladius Quintis specializes in offensive combat and supporting the damage output of nearby allied Bond mobs.

Its bonded ability increases the final damage dealt by eligible allies, providing an offensive alternative to the defensive support offered by Aegis Quadris.

### Ancient Assault Deployment

When bonded, Gladius Quintis can increase the final damage dealt by nearby allied Bond mobs.

Eligible allied Bond mobs within 10 blocks receive an offensive support effect.

- Increases final damage dealt by 15%
- Affects eligible allied Bond mobs within 10 blocks
- Does not affect Gladius Quintis itself
- Does not affect the owner
- Excludes the same individual and designated related targets under the ability's targeting rules

This allows Gladius Quintis to enhance the offensive capabilities of eligible allies during combat.

### Combat Traits

- Ancient type
- DPS role
- Offensive combat specialization
- Provides support to nearby allied Bond mobs
- Increases final damage dealt by eligible allies
- Uses specific target eligibility restrictions

Gladius Quintis offers an offensive support option for players who want to increase their party's damage output.

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## ⚔ Combat & System Improvements

The new monsters expand the variety of combat support abilities available in BondCraft.

The additions include:

- New defensive support through Aegis Quadris
- New offensive support through Gladius Quintis
- Attack knockback reduction for eligible allied Bond mobs
- Final damage enhancement for eligible allied Bond mobs
- Support abilities with a 10-block effective range
- Target restrictions specific to each ability

These additions provide new ways to combine monsters with different roles within a Bond team.

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## ⚠ Notes

- Balance and systems may continue to change in future updates.
- Existing worlds should be backed up before updating.
- The new support abilities have specific range and target restrictions.
- Aegis Quadris and Gladius Quintis provide different support effects.
- Not every nearby entity is eligible to receive these effects.

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## ❤️ Thank you for supporting BondCraft!

BondCraft v1.9.0 introduces two new Arcane Armament monsters while expanding the combat support options available to Bond teams.

Aegis Quadris provides defensive support by reducing attack knockback received by nearby allies, while Gladius Quintis increases the final damage dealt by eligible allies.

With these additions, players have more opportunities to build parties around different combat roles and support abilities.

BondCraft continues to grow through new monsters, abilities, and gameplay systems, bringing more possibilities to the adventures and battles ahead.

**Claim the allies you have yet to meet.**