Description
Dragon Talon Blade — a jagged sword forged from draconic talon that deals high melee damage with increased critical chance, faster attack speed, and a short burning damage-over-time on hit; it's a rare, visually draconic weapon now accented by a vivid emerald green magical glow. Hold the blade in your main hand to receive refreshed Strength, Speed, and Health Boost effects (the buffs refresh while held and naturally expire shortly after you stop holding it), making it perfect for aggressive close-quarters combat.
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Dragon Talon Blade
Quickstart
- Collect Dragon's Breath (obtained from the Ender Dragon's breath attack or End crystals) and a Blaze Rod.
- Craft the Dragon Talon Blade at a crafting table using the recipe below.
- Place it in your main hand — you'll immediately feel the aura buffs kick in.
- Rush into melee combat and watch for the flame burst and firework sound that signal a critical hit.
Overview
The Dragon Talon Blade is a powerful, rare-tier melee weapon forged from draconic materials. It glows with a vivid emerald green magical sheen and hits hard — with built-in burning, a critical hit system, and passive combat buffs just for holding it. It is designed for aggressive, close-quarters fighters who want to stay in the thick of battle.
What It Adds
- Dragon Talon Blade — a single rare sword item with custom combat mechanics and a glowing draconic appearance.
Abilities And Mechanics
Base Damage
The blade deals 9 base damage per hit, putting it above a standard diamond sword.
Burn on Hit
Every successful hit sets the target on fire for 4 seconds, dealing continuous fire damage after the initial strike.
Critical Hits (30% Chance)
Each swing has a 30% chance to trigger a critical hit, dealing 6 additional bonus damage on top of the base attack. A critical hit is announced by:
- A burst of flame particles at the target's location.
- A firework blast sound audible to nearby players.
Held Aura (Passive Buffs)
While the Dragon Talon Blade is held in your main hand, you continuously receive three status effects:
| Effect | Level |
|---|---|
| Strength | I |
| Speed | I |
| Health Boost | I |
These effects refresh automatically every second while the blade is equipped. Shortly after you swap away or put the blade down, the effects expire naturally — they are not permanent.
Crafting And Obtaining
The blade is crafted at a standard crafting table. It requires end-game and Nether materials, reflecting its power level.
The recipe unlocks in your recipe book once you have either Dragon's Breath or a Blaze Rod in your inventory.
Progression And Strategy
- Durability: The blade has 1,561 durability, on par with diamond tools.
- Repairing: Use Dragon's Breath at an anvil to restore durability (390 durability per bottle).
- Enchanting: The blade uses the sword enchanting slot and has an enchantability of 18, making it reasonably receptive to enchantments. Apply Fire Aspect, Sharpness, or Looting to push it even further.
- Combat tip: The passive Speed and Health Boost mean you can afford an aggressive playstyle — close the gap quickly and let the burn DOT and crit chance finish the job. Avoid switching weapons mid-fight, as the aura buffs fade shortly after you put the blade away.
- Best use cases: Boss fights, mob farming, and PvP scenarios where sustained damage output and self-buffing matter most.
How to install
Download the mod and follow the step-by-step installation guide.
This mod is licensed under the CreativeMode Mods License.