Bullet Armor Enchant – NeoForge Port (1.21.1)

A clean and fully adapted port of the original Bullet Proof Enchant add-on to Minecraft 1.21.1 using NeoForge.

This project keeps the original idea intact while modernizing the entire system for current Minecraft and TACZ versions.

🎯 Goal

The goal of this project is simple:

✔ Preserve the original gameplay
✔ Modernize compatibility for NeoForge 1.21.1
✔ Improve integration with modern TACZ mechanics
✔ Expand the system with optional advanced armor gameplay

This is not a remake.

It is a compatibility-focused continuation with carefully integrated new features.

🛡 NEW FEATURE — Kavler Vest System

The mod now includes a completely new standalone ballistic vest system.

Instead of only relying on enchantments, players can now equip dedicated bulletproof armor vests with built-in protection levels.

🔰 Vest Tiers

The following vest variants are included:

Base Vest
BP 10
BP 12
BP 14
BP 16
BP 18
BP 20

Each vest has its own built-in Bullet Proof value directly tied to the item itself.

No hidden NBT.
No complicated setup.
No extra menus.

Just equip and use.

🔫 TACZ Bullet Protection

When worn in the chestplate slot, the vest reduces TACZ bullet damage depending on its BP level.

The protection system is fully integrated into modern TACZ damage handling.

Supported TACZ projectile types:

tacz:bullets
tacz:bullet
tacz:bullet_ignore_armor
tacz:bullet_void
tacz:bullet_void_ignore_armor

The damage reduction is handled at the proper pre-damage stage for consistent and noticeable gameplay behavior.

❤️ Durability System

Every time the vest absorbs bullet damage:

✔ The vest loses durability
✔ Higher BP tiers survive longer
✔ Protection stops at 0 durability

However:

❌ The vest never fully breaks

Instead, it behaves similarly to an Elytra:

The item remains
The protection functionality becomes disabled
You take normal damage until repaired

Durability Values

BP 20 → 512 durability
All other tiers → 128 durability

🔧 Repair System

Vests can be repaired directly in-game.

Repair Method

Vest in offhand
Repair material in mainhand
Right-click

Default repair item:

minecraft:iron_ingot

The repair material is fully configurable through the common config and also supports modded items.

🧪 Easter Egg Feature

The vest can also be equipped in the helmet slot.

But there is a catch.

When a Kavler Vest is placed on the player's head:

🖤 The entire screen becomes black
🖤 Until the vest is removed again

This is an intentional easter egg and provides no protection.

📖 Crafting & Upgrade System

Included recipes:

✔ Base vest crafting
✔ Tier upgrade recipes
✔ Repair recipes

Upgrade progression works step-by-step:

BP 8 → BP 10 → BP 12 → etc.

The mod also includes:

Custom fallback crafting logic
Recipe advancements
Reliable crafting table detection

This ensures upgrades and repairs always work correctly.

⛔ Restrictions

To preserve gameplay balance:

❌ Vests cannot be processed in a Grindstone
❌ Vests cannot be modified in an Anvil
❌ Enchant removal exploits are blocked

The vest system is intentionally protected against bypass mechanics.

⚙️ What Changed From The Original Mod

🧩 Modern Enchantment System

Minecraft 1.21.1 no longer supports old-style direct enchantment registration.

The Bullet Proof enchantment is now properly registered through modern data-driven systems:

data/bulletarmorenchant/enchantment/bullet_proof.json

This ensures proper NeoForge and Vanilla compatibility.

📚 Enchantment Tags

The enchantment is correctly added to modern Minecraft enchantment tags.

This allows it to naturally appear in:

Enchantment Tables
Loot
Enchanted Books

🛡 Improved Armor Calculation

Protection logic has been redesigned.

Instead of only using the strongest armor piece:

✔ Helmet
✔ Chestplate
✔ Leggings
✔ Boots

All armor pieces now contribute together.

This creates more intuitive and balanced gameplay.

📦 Technical Information

Minecraft: 1.21.1
Loader: NeoForge 21.1.228
Java: 21

Updated systems:

✔ neoforge.mods.toml
✔ pack.mcmeta
✔ Modern resource format
✔ Modern enchantment registration
✔ TACZ integration rewrite

🙏 Credits

Huge thanks to the original creator:

zwachinabottle — Creator of the original Bullet Proof Enchant add-on

Original project:
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/tacz-bullet-proof-enchant-add-on

Additional thanks:

Googly12 — Creator of TACZ / Timeless and Classics Zero
Everyone testing and supporting the NeoForge port

🧾 License & Usage

This project respects the original license.

All original mechanics, assets, and ideas belong to the original author.

This project exists to:

✔ Maintain compatibility
✔ Modernize systems
✔ Preserve the original gameplay experience
✔ Expand functionality responsibly