Steel & Sakura

Steel & Sakura

Forge legendary katanas, explore mystical biomes, confront powerful onis and other enemies in a world where steel meets the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms.

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Screenshots

Tatara heating up
Satetsu (iron sand) in the wild
Midori samurai on patrol
Akai VS Aoi clan samurai fighting
Kin samurai patrolling
Yūgen Anvil

About this Mod

Welcome to Steel & Sakura

🌸 Steel & Sakura is a mod that brings the mystique of ancient Japan into your Minecraft world. Step into a realm where cherry blossoms bloom amidst dark secrets, and spirits linger in the shadows. Master the art of Katana forging, challenge fearsome onis, and uncover the secrets of the Yūgen Clan. Whether you're a samurai at heart or simply admire the beauty of cherry blossoms, this mod has something for you.

✨ Key Features ✨

  • ⚔️ Katana Forging: Forge katanas by mastering the art of working with Tamahagane!
  • 🛠️ Yūgen Anvil: A special anvil for enhancing katanas with mystical powers.
  • 🌳 New Biomes (W.I.P): Explore the Weeping Cherry Grove and Seiryu Glade biomes, each with its own distinct atmosphere.
  • 👹 Enemies and Lore (W.I.P): Face off against onis, teke tekes, and samurais. Unravel the dark history of the Yūgen Clan.
    🏆 Custom Advancements: Earn rewards as you progress through the mod’s unique challenges!

🛡️ The Clans 🛡️

Explore and fight against the samurai of four powerful clans:

  • 🌞 The Kin Clan: Renowned for their wealth and influence. Their samurai are disciplined and equipped with the finest armor and weapons, reflecting the radiant power of the sun.
  • 🔥 The Akai Clan: Feared for their ferocity and passion in battle. They believe in the purifying power of fire and are known for their aggressive, relentless fighting style.
  • 🌲 The Midori Clan: Guardians of Nature, masters of stealth and guerrilla warfare, blending into their surroundings to strike unseen.
  • 🌊 The Aoi Clan: Fierce warriors who revere water and frost. Their fighting style is fluid and precise, like the ebb and flow of the ocean.

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⚠️ WARNINGS ⚠️

  1. Geckolib is required for this mod!
  2. This mod is still very much a work in progress, with many more features, textures, and models planned. Stay tuned for updates!

🔍 Transparency 🔍

In the spirit of full transparency, the mod's logo was generated using AI, and many of the textures come from NovaSkin. As the mod evolves, I plan to replace and improve these assets. Additionally, the project is open source!

Available Versions

Steel & Sakura 1.3.1beta
MC 1.20.1forge
September 20, 2024
Steel & Sakura 1.3.0beta
MC 1.20.1forge
September 20, 2024
Steel & Sakura 1.2.0beta
MC 1.20.1forge
September 15, 2024

How to Install Steel & Sakura on Your Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Steel & Sakura server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Steel & Sakura compatible with forge?

Steel & Sakura officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Steel & Sakura – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Steel & Sakura 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
MIT License
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.20.1