Awakenings
A simple mod that implements the breaths mechanics based on Brandon Sanderson's book: Warbreaker
About this Mod
Awakenings! ✨📘
Bring the vibrant magic of Warbreaker to your Minecraft world!
This mod introduces the mystical system of BioChromatic Breath, the divine power of Elevations, and the mysterious blade Nightblood—faithfully reimagined for NeoForge.
This mod draws directly from Brandon Sanderson’s Warbreaker book, blending deep lore with Minecrafty mechanics. Whether you’re a fan of the Cosmere or just want or if you want to explore a new magic system, this mod offers a fresh experience.
Features 🔥
Collect and store Breath in your own Breath Reservoir killing entities.
Gain Heightenings (Elevations) at specific Breath thresholds, unlocking passive effects!
Wield the sentient, black sword Nightblood, a powerful sword, which consumes your breaths to function!
In multiplayer you can kill other players to steal some of their breaths!
Requirements 📦
Version 1.21.3+ -> NeoForge 21.3.76 or superior
About Us 🙋
We are SteelCode, a passionate team inspired by the work of Sanderson. Stay tuned for the latest updates on our new website and upcoming projects by visiting the final notes section. We sincerely hope you enjoy your trip with us! 🎉
Final Notes & Credits 🚀
Obviously read all Brandon Sanderson's books. All Brandon books are really good.
This mod, although we consider that this is a early version, it is still under construction, but this version is functional and playable in both singleplayer and multiplayer.
If you find any bugs or have any ideas for improvements, please let us know via our github (Issues Tab) or via Discord. If you want to know what we are working on, you can see the "Future Improvements" section from github README.md
Stay Connected with Us
Join our Discord guild to stay in touch and receive updates. Also you can check our new website.
Available Versions
How to Install Awakenings on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Awakenings". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.3
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Awakenings server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Awakenings compatible with neoforge?
Awakenings officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Awakenings – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Awakenings consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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