Description
Cactus Forge adds a compact gear progression that turns ordinary cactus into a usable metal: smelt or blast cactus into cactus ingots, then craft a Cactus Sword, a heavy Knockback Club, and a full set of cactus armor. The weapons use cactus tool stats and the club delivers powerful extra knockback for crowd control, while the helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots are repairable with cactus ingots and wearing the full set periodically grants Resistance and Strength for tougher survival and exploration. Start by harvesting cactus and processing it at
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Cactus Forge
Quickstart
- Harvest cactus from the desert.
- Smelt cactus in a Furnace (or blast it in a Blast Furnace for speed) to get Cactus Ingots.
- Open the Cactus Forge creative tab to browse all mod items.
- Craft a Cactus Sword or Cactus Knockback Club and a full armor set from Cactus Ingots.
- Equip all four armor pieces to start receiving periodic Resistance and Strength buffs.
Overview
Cactus Forge turns the humble cactus into a functional metal tier. Smelt raw cactus into ingots, then forge weapons and a complete armor set. The mod is compact by design — one material, one processing step, and a tight set of gear with a crowd-control twist via the Knockback Club. All items appear in their own Cactus Forge creative tab.
What It Adds
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Cactus Ingot | Core crafting material, smelted from cactus |
| Cactus Sword | Standard sword using cactus tool stats |
| Cactus Knockback Club | Heavy weapon with powerful extra knockback |
| Cactus Helmet | Armor piece; triggers set bonus when worn |
| Cactus Chestplate | Armor piece |
| Cactus Leggings | Armor piece |
| Cactus Boots | Armor piece |
Crafting And Obtaining
Cactus Ingot — Smelting
Cactus Ingot — Blasting (faster)
Cactus Sword
Cactus Knockback Club
Cactus Helmet
Cactus Chestplate
Cactus Leggings
Cactus Boots
Abilities And Mechanics
Weapons
- Cactus Sword — Deals damage on par with a standard sword using cactus tool stats. Good all-purpose melee weapon.
- Cactus Knockback Club — Slower attack speed than the sword but delivers significantly stronger knockback. Great for knocking mobs off ledges or keeping enemies at a distance.
Full Armor Set Bonus
Wearing all four cactus armor pieces (Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots) at the same time grants periodic status effects approximately every 4 seconds:
- Resistance I — Reduces incoming damage.
- Strength I — Increases melee damage dealt.
The effects are applied silently (no ambient particles) but the buff icon is visible in your HUD.
Repairing Armor
All cactus armor pieces can be repaired in an Anvil using Cactus Ingots, keeping your gear maintained without needing to recraft it.
Progression And Strategy
- Early game — Cactus is available from the start in desert biomes and requires no mining. This makes Cactus Forge gear accessible very early, before iron is plentiful.
- Weapon choice — Use the Sword for quick combat and the Knockback Club for crowd control or pushing mobs away from your builds and into hazards.
- Commit to the full set — The Resistance + Strength bonus from wearing all four armor pieces is strong. Prioritize completing the armor set over crafting both weapons.
- Sustain — Keep a supply of Cactus Ingots on hand to repair your armor at an Anvil and maintain the set bonus over long play sessions.
How to install
This Java mod can be used on Windows and Mac PCs with the CreativeMode Launcher or any Minecraft launcher of your choice.
1. Download and install the new CreativeMode Launcher
2. Click to play on the top of the screen.
3. That's it — launches instantly. No complicated setup required.
Want to use on a different launcher? Download mod and manually install.
This mod is licensed under the CreativeMode Mods License.