This modpack is made to improve the game in a way so players go out and explore, but beware the monsters now wear armor and some are weaker and some are stronger.
The main combat mod is the Epic Fight mod. There are mods that improve the advancements you get and when items are dropped they display a light beam like in other rpg themed games.
For you country boys we have a mod that lets you call your horse so you can swoop along texas and fend off mobs. There are lots of difficult to beat mobs and structures.
Beware of the new pillager camps, towns and bandit cities as you slash trough your oponents with a variety of weapons.