Effect Swords
by My_chael
Effect Swords adds a set of swords with custom textures, where each sword grants potion effects such as fire resistance or strength while held in the hand.
What it does
The swords are obtained by collecting materials, crafting them through recipes, defeating monsters, and exploring structures on the way to the final bosses. Each sword carries its own texture that matches its recipe, so the set is recognizable in inventory and in hand.
Only the sword held in the hand applies its effect; a sword stored in the inventory does nothing. The mod is aimed at survival play and multiplayer servers, where it gives players a progression path and a way to strengthen their character. Every player and the server need a copy of the mod. Builds cover 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 across Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and the code is licensed as All rights reserved.
Key features
Custom sword set
A batch of new swords, each with a distinct texture that fits its crafting recipe.
Potion effects while held
Swords grant effects such as fire resistance or strength, applied only while the sword is in the hand.
Progression through materials
Materials are gathered from monsters and structures, then crafted into swords as the player advances.
Final boss encounters
The path ends with bosses that a player must defeat using the swords collected along the way.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Survival progression
A single-player player works through structures and monsters to craft stronger swords over time.
Multiplayer servers
Server owners add the set to give players a shared goal of collecting materials and taking on bosses.
Who it’s for: Players who want a weapon progression with potion effects, and server owners who run survival or SMP worlds.
How it compares
More Swords Legacy is a Fabric, Forge and NeoForge sword mod for 1.12.2 – 1.20.4, with the same client and server environment and an All rights reserved license. Four Elemental Swords covers 1.20.1 – 26.3 on the same three loaders, also with an All rights reserved license. Elemental Swords is a Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 and does not support Fabric.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effect Swords | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-03-02 |
| More Swords Legacy | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.12.2 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2026-02-12 |
| Four Elemental Swords | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-10-08 |
| Elemental Swords | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2025-07-31 |
Questions
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Do the swords work when they are only in the inventory?
In the catalog
Effect Swords is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
A minecraft-mod for SMP-Servers or Singleplayer, if you want to become unstopable. With this mod you can access new swords that give you effects (for example fire resistance, strength, etc.). To collect these materials for the crafting recipes, you have to defeat various monsters, explore structures, defeat final…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/effect-smp-swords
- Owner
- My_chael
- Published
- 2026-02-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-02
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15