Weapons of Seventeen
If you have ever wanted to turn raw experience points into living, breathing weapons that grow alongside you, Weapons of Seventeen is the add-on that delivers. Born from a vanilla 1.17 SMP and rebuilt for the modded era, this mod transforms ordinary survival into a journey of cultivation, economy, and legendary combat. Whether you are a lone adventurer or part of a thriving server, the systems here reward patience, knowledge, and a little bit of ambition.
What Makes Weapons of Seventeen Stand Out
At its core, the mod lets you condense your experience into a physical artifact. That artifact can then be shaped into a weapon you level up over time. Most of the original weapons were inspired by custom gear from a vanilla 1.17 SMP, and when that community moved toward modded play, the developer recreated the entire experience as a proper mod. End-game materials from other mods can also be used to craft artifacts, so players who never set foot in 1.17 can still join the fun.
Because the mod was designed for a shared server, it introduces a full economy built on experience points. The Staff of Collection converts your XP into coins, always producing the largest denomination possible. There is even a Bitcoin easter egg item tied to real-world market value, used for event rewards on the original SMP. Many weapons are bound to their original owners, meaning other players cannot simply pick them up and swing them.
Key Items and Utility Tools
- Staff of Collection: Converts knowledge into wealth by turning XP into coins.
- Unformed Artifact: Raw and volatile, requiring refinement before it can be shaped.
- Portable Beacon: Binds to a stationary beacon for fast travel back home.
- Soulcarina: Captures and transports any entity with ease.
- Stockpile Books and Archiver: Dense storage that can hold thousands of stacks when combined with chiseled bookshelves and Create Mod packaging.
Cursed Swords and Unbounded Weapons
The weapon roster is where the mod truly shines. Unbounded weapons are free for anyone to wield, while cursed blades carry heavy thematic weight. Starlight is a rapier forged from the star of the underworld, delivering lightning-fast thrusts. The Sword of the Void's Eye, crafted from the Ender Dragon egg, deals a percentage of max health as true damage, slaying any foe in the same number of hits.
The Cursed Swords of Envy, Pride, and Gluttony each scale with a different aspect of their wielder. Envy strikes first with the difference in hitpoints between you and a stronger foe. Pride grows with your arrogance, and Gluttony feeds on your hunger. Holding any cursed sword applies the Cursed effect, which leaves you vulnerable to a one-hit kill from the Sword of Judgement. The Blessed Sword Wisdom rewards knowledge instead, growing stronger as you learn more.
Spirit Root Cultivation
Feed XP coins into the Spirit Root to begin cultivation. At the Spirit Gathering Stage you can fire sword slashes, and at Essence Condensation you gain the ability to jump on air. There are nineteen stages in total, leaving plenty of room for future development.
For players who want a smooth setup, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install option that places Weapons of Seventeen directly into your modpack without manual file hunting. The launcher also keeps the mod updated automatically, so you never miss a balance change or new weapon.
Supported Versions and How to Install
Weapons of Seventeen for Minecraft is built for modern versions of the game and runs on both Forge and Fabric loaders, depending on the release you choose. Before you download Weapons of Seventeen, check that your Minecraft version matches the mod file, and confirm that any optional dependencies such as Create are installed if you want the full storage and automation experience.
To install, place the downloaded JAR file into your mods folder, launch the game with your chosen loader profile, and verify that the mod appears in the in-game mod list. If you are using a launcher with a built-in catalog, simply search for the add-on and add it to your instance. Once in game, craft the Staff of Collection, condense your first artifact, and begin your climb toward the end-game weapons.
Final Thoughts
Weapons of Seventeen blends RPG progression, server economy, and genuinely creative combat into one cohesive package. The lore of the sixth eon, the mysterious island, and the purple crystal ties everything together, giving each weapon a story worth telling. If you are ready to turn experience into power and wield blades that grow with you, this mod deserves a place in your next world.
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