ThunderStorm (stormsword)
ThunderStorm, released as StormSword, adds an electric sword that summons lightning bolts on hit, a Zeus Bow, a Stormman Villager and a lightning-themed temple.
What it does
Strike With Lightning is the core mechanic: the StormSword calls down a bolt whenever it lands a hit, and the weapon is built around that effect. The mod also adds a ranged Zeus Bow that fires lightning-powered arrows, along with a new villager profession, the Stormman Villager, whose trades revolve around the sword and its materials.
Players reach the content through a custom structure called the Temple Lightning Dungeon, which holds loot such as diamonds, amethyst and lightning-related items. The mod suits players who want the sword within a larger adventure with new mechanics, and servers can run it so that every connected player shares the same trades and dungeon.
Two builds are published: a simpler Forge version for 1.20.1 and a NeoForge version for 1.21.4 that includes everything from the Forge build plus the full set of features. The mod runs on client and server, so both sides need it. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source. An issue tracker is linked from the project page.
Key features
Lightning on hit
The StormSword summons a lightning bolt each time it strikes a target.
Zeus Bow
A ranged weapon whose shots carry lightning power, adding a second combat option to the sword.
Stormman Villager
A villager profession that sells trades tied to the StormSword and related items.
Temple Lightning Dungeon
A custom structure filled with loot such as diamonds, amethyst and lightning-related items.
Improved villager trades
The NeoForge build adds further trades and new interactions with items for the Stormman Villager.
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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
Who it’s for: Players who want an equipment-focused addition with weapons, a villager profession and a loot structure, on Forge 1.20.1 or NeoForge 1.21.4.
How it compares
Storms of the Wild is a Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, released under the Apache License 2.0 and not open source, so its versions overlap only partly with StormSword's. Lightning Weapons is open source under the MIT License, adds Fabric support and covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.1. Elemental Swords and MrFeg's Lightning Items also run on Forge and NeoForge, with their own version ranges and licenses.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThunderStorm (stormsword) | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2025-05-15 |
| Storms of the Wild | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-30 |
| Lightning Weapons | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-25 |
| Elemental Swords | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2025-07-31 |
| MrFeg's Lightning Items | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.5 | Client and server | 2025-05-13 |
Questions
Which build should a Forge player install?
Does the mod need to be installed on the server?
Does StormSword work on Fabric?
In the catalog
ThunderStorm (stormsword) is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
StormSword A powerful sword that can summon lightning bolts. Stormman Villager A new villager profession that offers trades related to the StormSword.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/stormswordgugu
- Owner
- An_Avarage_Devil
- Published
- 2024-08-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-05-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15