Skillcraft

Skillcraft

A mod that adds runescape-like skills to minecraft with earnable skillcapes.

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Skillcapes + Master Capes / Dyed Colors
Slayer Cape, Mining Cape, Master Cape
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About this Mod

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Skillcraft: A RuneScape-inspired skill system for Minecraft


Suggested Mods to Enhance Experience:

WaveyCapes for amazing Skillcapes and Better Combat


Skillcraft brings the iconic leveling system from RuneScape to Minecraft, adding 17 unique skills that enhance your gameplay as you progress.

Resource packs can now override sounds by placing .ogg files at:

assets/skillcraft/sounds/levelup/melee.ogg
assets/skillcraft/sounds/levelup/defence.ogg

NOW SUPPORTS CUSTOM STATS VIA DATAPACKS:

Spoiler

SKILLCRAFT CUSTOM COMBAT STATS - EXAMPLE DATAPACK

This is an example datapack showing how to add custom combat stats to Skillcraft.

INSTALLATION:

  1. Copy the "skillcraft_custom_stats" folder into your world's "datapacks" folder
  2. Run /reload in-game or restart the world
  3. The new stats will appear in the Combat tab

CREATING YOUR OWN STATS:

Place JSON files in: data//skillcraft/combat_stats/.json

JSON FORMAT:
{
"display_name": "Stat Name", // Name shown in UI (keep short, ~10 chars max)
"value_per_point": 1.0, // Bonus per allocated point
"max_points": 50, // Maximum allocatable points (0 = unlimited)
"suffix": "%", // Text after value (%, " HP", etc.)
"attribute": "minecraft:...", // Minecraft attribute to modify (optional)
"operation": "ADD" // How to apply: ADD, MULTIPLY_BASE, MULTIPLY_TOTAL
}

COMMON ATTRIBUTES:

  • minecraft:generic.attack_damage
  • minecraft:generic.max_health
  • minecraft:generic.movement_speed
  • minecraft:generic.attack_speed
  • minecraft:generic.armor
  • minecraft:generic.armor_toughness
  • minecraft:generic.knockback_resistance
  • minecraft:generic.luck

OPERATIONS:

  • ADD: Adds flat value to the attribute
  • MULTIPLY_BASE: Multiplies base value (for percentage bonuses)
  • MULTIPLY_TOTAL: Multiplies total after all other modifiers

NOTES:

  • Stats without an "attribute" field won't auto-apply effects (for custom code handling)
  • The stat ID will be ":" (e.g., "custom:knockback_resist")
  • Custom stats are synced to clients when they join

🎯 17 Unique Skills

Combat Skills:

  • Melee(Attack + Strength)
  • Defence
  • Ranged
  • Hitpoints
  • Prayer
  • Slayer

Gathering Skills:

  • Mining
  • Woodcutting
  • Fishing
  • Farming

Artisan Skills:

  • Construction
  • Enchanting(Custom skill)
  • Alchemy(Replaces herblore)
  • Firemaking
  • Smithing

Support Skills:

  • Agility
  • Sneaking(Replaces thieving)

📊 Progression System
Level from 1 to 99 in each skill
Gain XP through relevant activities (mining ores, fighting mobs, etc.)
Visual XP bars and level-up notifications with "fireworks" and ding sound
Skills persist through death - your progress is never lost
Various ways to gain XP, some skills have more ways


💪 Skill Benefits
Melee: Increased damage
Defence: Damage reduction
Ranged: Bonus damage with bows and crossbows
Hitpoints: max health
Agility: Movement speed
Mining/Woodcutting: Faster harvesting speeds
And more bonuses for each skill!


🎨 Visual Features
In-game skills panel accessible from inventory (left side toggle)
Floating damage numbers above enemies you hit
Critical hit indicators with emphasized visuals
Skill cape particles for level 99 achievements


🏆 Skill Capes
Unlock cosmetic skill capes at level 99
Each cape features unique particle effects
Master cape available when all skills reach 99
Capes require their respective skill level to equip


⚔️ Combat Enhancements
Dynamic damage calculation based on skill levels
Critical hit system with 1.5x damage multiplier
Damage numbers appear above entities in the world
OSRS-style combat level calculation

You also get spendable stat points based on combat level, 1 point per 1 combat level for a total of 126 points you can spend on various different stats.

Perfect for players who love progression systems and want to add depth to their Minecraft experience!

Available Versions

Skillcraft 1.4.8-NeoForgerelease
MC 1.21.1neoforge
April 19, 2026
Skillcraft 1.4.8-Fabricrelease
MC 1.21.1fabric
April 19, 2026
Skillcraft 1.4.7-Fabricrelease
MC 1.21.1fabric
April 8, 2026
Skillcraft 1.4.7-NeoForgerelease
MC 1.21.1neoforge
April 8, 2026
Skillcraft 1.4.6release
MC 1.21.1fabric
March 31, 2026

How to Install Skillcraft on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Skillcraft". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Skillcraft server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Skillcraft compatible with fabric and neoforge?

Skillcraft officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Skillcraft – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Skillcraft 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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Details

License
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Server-side
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Supported Versions

1.21.1