Overview
The Substitute Totem adds a new totem item to the game. This totem can transfer fatal damage to other creatures, protecting the holder from death.
Functions
- Substitute Effect: When the player takes fatal damage, the totem transfers the damage to nearby creatures or a bound target.
- Target Binding: Bind a substitute target by attacking a specific creature.
- Range Effect: Searches for substitute targets within a 10-block radius (expanded to 20 blocks during boss battles).
Obtaining
- Cure a Vindicator using a Totem of Undying to convert it into an Allay; a Substitute Totem will be obtained after curing.
- Loot generated in Pillager Outpost chests.
Special Mechanics
- Does not work on Iron Golems and Snow Golems (they have no souls).
- The search range automatically expands during boss battles.
- Triggers visual effects similar to the Totem of Undying when activated.
- Only activates and is consumed upon receiving fatal damage.
Notes
- The totem only takes effect when held in the main hand or offhand.
- One totem is consumed upon use.
- Only works if a valid substitute target is available.
- The first-person animation for the Substitute Totem uses that of the Totem of Undying, as I am unable to create custom animation frames.
Advancements
- The Path of Substitution: Obtain and use the Substitute Totem.
- Ultimate Substitution: Bind the Ender Dragon and the Wither using the Substitute Totem.
- Power of Substitution: Transfer more than 15 points of damage with the Substitute Totem.
- Saving Lives: Save other players using the Substitute Totem.

