ProgressiveSwordMod
by ArcticShade_
ProgressiveSwordMod turns a single sword into a weapon that levels up with every kill, with six stages from Wooden to Netherite.
What it does
The sword gains strength as the player kills more mobs. Its six levels run from Wooden to Netherite, each with its own buffs, hidden mechanics, achievements and special attacks. Damage is balanced across the levels, scaling from 5 up to 25.
Armor is equipped automatically and carries Protection, Unbreaking and Mending enchantments. The sword itself is unbreakable and never wears out. Other systems reward play: a streak of three kills within 10 seconds grants Speed III and Haste II, and the tenth kill grants Regeneration and Absorption hearts.
The mod is published for Forge 1.20.1 only, with the 1.0.0 file dated 2026-04-17. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too. The code is under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Kill-based progression
The sword becomes stronger as its wielder defeats more enemies, moving through six named levels.
Combo rewards
Five, ten and fifteen kills without taking damage grant bonus buffs, tracked as a combo system.
Soul Eater effects
A three-kill streak within 10 seconds grants Speed III and Haste II, and the tenth kill adds Regeneration and Absorption hearts.
Energy Wave attack
Right-clicking releases an Energy Wave special attack from the sword.
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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.
How it compares
Ender Dragon Sword is a Forge 1.20.1 weapon mod that also runs on client and server, under All rights reserved and not open source. Left Click Kill is Forge-only for 1.20.1 and is server required with client optional, unlike ProgressiveSwordMod, which needs both sides. More Swords Legacy covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.12.2 – 1.20.4, a wider range than this single-version mod.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProgressiveSwordMod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-17 |
| Ender Dragon Sword | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-07-01 |
| Left Click Kill | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server required, client optional | 2026-10-11 |
| More Swords Legacy | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.12.2 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2026-02-12 |
Questions
Does ProgressiveSwordMod need to be installed on the server?
Which loader and game version does ProgressiveSwordMod support?
Can the sword break during play?
In the catalog
ProgressiveSwordMod is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
A sword that grows stronger with every kill!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/progressive-sword-mod
- Owner
- ArcticShade_
- Published
- 2026-04-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15