Orbital Strike Remote

Quickstart

1. Craft the Orbital Strike Caller at a crafting table (requires a Nether Star to unlock the recipe).
2. Use the Orbital Strike Caller to craft the Orbital Strike Remote.
3. Hold the Orbital Strike Remote, aim at any block or entity within 600 blocks (line of sight required), and right-click / long-press to call a strike.
4. A menu appears letting you choose your strike mode. Select one and watch the carnage unfold.
5. If nothing is in your line of sight within 600 blocks, you'll see a red [Orbital Strike] No target in sight. message in chat.

Overview

The Orbital Strike Remote is an epic-rarity item that lets you call devastating orbital bombardments anywhere within 600 blocks, as long as you have a clear line of sight. It handles long-range destruction reliably, even triggering explosives and timed effects far beyond normal interaction range. There are multiple strike modes to suit different situations, from wide-area carpet bombing to a precision column bore.

What It Adds

Both items:

• Glow with an enchantment shimmer
• Have 100 durability (lose 25–50 per use)
• Share a 5-second cooldown after each activation
• Slow your movement slightly while activating (camera animation plays)
• Can be repaired with Nether Stars (+50 durability) or TNT (+10 durability)

Crafting And Obtaining

Craft the Orbital Strike Caller first — it unlocks once you have a Nether Star. Then use the Caller to unlock and craft the Orbital Strike Remote.

Orbital Strike Caller

Orbital Strike Remote

How To Use

1. Hold the Orbital Strike Remote (or Caller) in your hand.
2. Aim at your target — any block surface or entity up to 600 blocks away with unobstructed line of sight.
3. Right-click / use (tap and hold on mobile) to activate. The camera animation plays during the brief charge-up.
4. A selection menu appears with available strike modes.
5. Choose a mode. The strike is called at the targeted location, loading nearby chunks as needed to ensure the effects land.
6. The item enters a 5-second cooldown before you can fire again.

No target? If nothing is within line of sight at 600 blocks, you receive a red [Orbital Strike] No target in sight. message and no strike is called.

Abilities And Mechanics

Strike Modes

Key Mechanics

• Line of Sight Raycast: The remote casts a ray up to 600 blocks. Solid blocks between you and the target will block the strike.
• Chunk Loading: The mod temporarily loads chunks around the target so explosions register correctly even when far away.
• Durability: Each use has a 25–50% chance to damage the item. With 100 max durability, expect roughly 2–4 uses before needing a repair.
• Cooldown: Both items share the same orbital_strike cooldown category — 5 seconds between uses.
• Repair: Use a crafting table or anvil with Nether Stars (50 durability) or TNT (10 durability).

Progression And Strategy

• Early game: Obtain a Nether Star (by defeating the Wither) to unlock the Orbital Strike Caller recipe.
• Mid game: Craft the Caller and use it for strikes while farming materials for the full Remote.
• Full upgrade: Combine the Caller with diamonds and a spyglass to craft the Orbital Strike Remote for the long-range targeted version.
• Durability management: Keep Nether Stars on hand for repairs — each one restores 50 durability. TNT repairs are cheap but slow.
• Mode selection tips:
  • Use Nuke for clearing large surface areas or mob farms.
  • Use Stab to instantly mine/destroy a vertical column through the world.
  • Use Punch to carve a horizontal tunnel in the direction you're facing.
  • Use Scatter for chaotic, unpredictable wide-area destruction.
• Safety: All modes are extremely destructive. Ensure you are well out of the blast radius before firing, or use a long line-of-sight shot from a safe distance.