Simply Swords: Overhaul
by JrDemiurge
With Simply Swords: Overhaul installed, the unique swords of the 1.20.1 Forge build get reworked abilities, bug fixes and reliable effects.
What it does
The mod reworks a small set of unique swords and fixes bugs in their behavior. Its Watcher Watching Warglaive gains a chance on hit to rip life from targets below 25% HP and grant absorption to the wielder, and a chance to siphon health from nearby enemies. Killing an enemy heals 10% of the victim's maximum HP. The original five percent activation chance was judged too low to feel reliable, so the sword's passive is made more predictable instead.
Other changes cover the active ability and related effects. A hit refreshes the ability cooldown and reduces it by one second, and hits also count toward the active ability. The dash now covers 12 blocks in the looking direction, dealing normal attack damage to enemies on its path, and gives Haste and Speed. A fixed bug also means a currently applied effect is taken into account, so the duration and level of a newly applied effect are handled correctly.
The mod requires Forge for Minecraft 1.20.1 and runs on client and server, so both the server and every player need it. It is published under the MIT License, with source code and an issue tracker available.
Key features
Watcher Watching Warglaive reworked
The sword gains life-rip, health-siphon and kill-healing effects that replace the original five percent active trigger.
Stacking weakening effects
Hits apply a stacking debuff to the target, and consuming the stacks damages and heals based on the number consumed.
Dash mechanics simplified
The dash covers a fixed 12 blocks, hits enemies on its path and no longer depends on how long the button is held.
Cooldown reduction on hit
A hit reduces the ability cooldown by one second and can refresh it, making the active ability easier to chain.
Stack-based damage and healing
Consumed stacks deal +2 damage each for the first five, +3 for the next five and +4 beyond that, with healing capped at 50% of maximum HP.
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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
NetherStarSword Mod is a Forge addition for 1.20.1 under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, not open source, and runs on client and server. Starblade is also for Forge 1.20.1, client and server, under the MIT License, and is not open source. Players choosing between sword sets can pick the one that matches the playstyle they want.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Swords: Overhaul | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-06-01 |
| NetherStarSword Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-10-20 |
| Starblade | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-04-14 |
Questions
Does Simply Swords: Overhaul need other mods?
Does the server need the mod installed?
Which swords does the mod change?
In the catalog
Simply Swords: Overhaul is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Simply Swords: Overhaul – an addon for Simply Swords that fixes bugs and reworks 10 unique swords. Fixed a bug where the duration of the current effect was taken into account when Simply Swords applied an effect of a higher level to the player.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simply-swords-overhaul
- Owner
- JrDemiurge
- Published
- 2025-06-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15