Bleach: Zanpakutō
Step beyond the physical world and awaken your inner power! Bleach: Zanpakutō completely transforms your Minecraft experience by allowing you to separate your spirit from your physical body. Craft a Gikongan (Soul Candy) to enter your spirit form, substituting your hunger bar with a Reiatsu energy system. In this state, you will take to the skies with momentum-based flight and hunt down Hollows to unlock the true potential of your very own Zanpakutō. Your soul is calling. Are you ready to answer? How to Start
Begin your journey by crafting and consuming a Gikongan. This action separates your spirit from your physical form, leaving your body and all of your items resting securely on the ground. Be mindful of where you leave it. Hostile mobs can still see and attack your physical body while you are exploring as a spirit! You must physically walk back to your body and right-click on it to return to the physical world.
Upon leaving your body for the first time, you will be transported to your Inner World. A mysterious figure in a black cloak will ask you three questions. Answer them to receive your Asauchi, a blank blade that serves as the foundation for your Zanpakutō.
Progression
Your Asauchi grows stronger by defeating Hollows. Since ordinary mobs cannot perceive spirits, hunting Hollows is the only way to level up your blade. As your Reiatsu capacity grows from these battles and over time, your sword will evolve through several milestones:
200 XP: The blade begins to stir.
500 XP: Your Zanpakutō reveals its name, unlocking one of fifteen unique spirits.
1,000 XP: You unlock your Shikai release command.
2,000 XP: Your blade becomes eligible for Bankai, achieved through deep meditation.
Any enchantments applied to your sword early on will seamlessly carry over as it evolves into Shikai and Bankai.
Default Keybinds
Note: All keybinds can be fully customized in your controls menu.
Z: Shout your release command once unlocked.
V: Hold to accelerate in the direction you are looking during spiritual flight. Release to coast, and turn around to burn momentum to a halt. Emptying your Reiatsu bar midair causes you to safely drift to the ground.
Current Features & Planned Updates
Currently Implemented:
A fully functional Reiatsu energy system paying for flight and released sword forms.
Momentum-based spiritual flight mechanics.
15 unique Zanpakutō spirits (Zangetsu, Senbonzakura, Hyōrinmaru, Ryūjin Jakka, Sode no Shirayuki, Suzumushi, Benihime, Katen Kyōkotsu, Nozarashi, Kyōka Suigetsu, Shinsō, Zabimaru, Wabisuke, Ashisogi Jizō, and Tachikaze).
A dynamic assignment system based on your username, with a built-in quiet option to manually select your blade from the list.
Authentic lore scaling, meaning Kyōka Suigetsu and Wabisuke properly cap at Shikai to match the official canon.
Planned for the Future:
Per-Sword Abilities: Currently, all 15 swords share the same base damage and stats to establish the core Reiatsu mechanics. The next major update will introduce distinct abilities and playstyles for each individual Zanpakutō.
Visual Overhaul: The current placeholder textures will be replaced with polished, artist-created models and graphics.
Compatibility & Requirements
Bleach: Zanpakutō is designed to be highly compatible with most other mods.
Requires: Minecraft 1.21.1 and NeoForge 21.1.x.
Dependencies: Completely standalone with zero dependencies. Bleach: Zanpakuto Team
