Crimson Offhand Grimoire

Quickstart

1. Craft the Crimson Offhand Grimoire (see recipe below).
2. Equip it in your offhand slot (or main hand also works for triggering abilities).
3. Right-click / use the item to open the grimoire's spell menu, or use quick-cast inputs to fire off blood spells instantly.
4. Watch the on-screen HUD messages (prefixed with ✦ Crimson Grimoire) to track spell cooldowns and mode status.
5. Try switching between Offense and Support modes to change which abilities are available, and pair the grimoire with a weapon or armor for bonus enchantments.

Overview

The Crimson Offhand Grimoire is a spectral tome-blade you wield alongside your weapon. It grants access to a set of blood-fueled spells and attacks, tracked by cooldown timers shown directly on your screen. The grimoire can be swapped between two modes—Offense and Support—each unlocking a different set of abilities, and it also empowers your currently held gear with temporary enchantments.

What It Adds

• Crimson Offhand Grimoire — a rare, glowing offhand item that acts as your spellbook and weapon.
• A cooldown HUD that displays ability readiness and remaining time in seconds.
• Two Grimoire Modes — Offense and Support — each offering distinct abilities.
• Quick-cast inputs for fast spell activation without opening a menu.
• Automatic enchantment buffs applied to weapons and armor while the grimoire is active.

Crafting And Obtaining

Craft the grimoire at a crafting table using nether stars, blaze powder, ender eyes, a written book, and gold ingots:

The grimoire is a powerful, rare-tier item — expect to gather high-value ingredients before you can forge it.

How To Use

• Equip the grimoire in your offhand slot (it can also function from the main hand).
• Open the spell menu: interact with the grimoire to bring up a menu of available abilities for your current mode.
• Quick-cast: perform the trigger input twice in quick succession (within a short window) to instantly fire the last-used or default spell without opening the menu.
• Swap modes: switching between Offense and Support modes has its own cooldown, so choose your mode deliberately before a fight rather than switching mid-combat.
• Keep an eye on the HUD text at the top of your screen — it reports which spell you cast, whether it succeeded, and how long until it's ready again.

Abilities And Mechanics

• Offense Mode: focuses on damaging spells that strike nearby enemies with magic damage, useful for clearing groups of mobs or finishing off tough foes.
• Support Mode: focuses on utility and defensive effects to aid you and allies in a fight.
• Cooldowns: every ability has its own individual cooldown, tracked per player, so you can plan when to unleash your next spell.
• Weapon & Armor Empowerment: while the grimoire is equipped, your held weapon gains bonus enchantments (such as Sharpness, Unbreaking, and Fire Aspect), and worn armor gains bonus Protection and Unbreaking effects. These bonuses are tied to the grimoire and reflect its magical influence over your gear.
• Durability: the grimoire has its own durability pool and can wear down with heavy use, so don't expect it to last forever without care.

Progression And Strategy

• Gather the rare crafting materials to obtain your grimoire early, since it unlocks build-defining playstyles.
• Use Offense Mode when pushing through hostile mobs or bosses, leaning on area-damage spells to control crowds.
• Switch to Support Mode before tougher encounters if you need defensive utility, but remember the mode-swap cooldown — plan ahead rather than reacting mid-fight.
• Combine quick-cast with careful cooldown management to chain spells efficiently rather than waiting on the menu each time.
• Because the grimoire also enhances your currently equipped weapon and armor, keep it active whenever you gear up for combat to make the most of its passive bonuses.