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SkillBoundRPG

A hardcore RPG mod where you kill mobs to gain XP, upgrade your attributes via a custom GUI, but lose all your levels upon death!

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Updated 2 months ago
beta file SkillBound-1.20.1-Beta Edition
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

SkillBoundRPG SkillBound-1.20.1-Beta Edition targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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About this project

What does SkillBoundRPG add?

⚔️ SkillBound - Hardcore RPG Progression Mod

Welcome to **SkillBound**, a vanilla-friendly hardcore RPG progression mod designed for Minecraft Forge 1.20.1! This mod adds an exciting tactical layer to your survival gameplay, encouraging you to hunt mobs, stay alive, and strategically manage your character stats.


🔥 Key Features

* **⚡ Mob Hunting XP System:** Defeating monsters and animals grants you custom XP points instead of vanilla levels.
* **📊 Dynamic Skill GUI:** Press **"K"** (customizable in controls) to open your beautiful RPG Attribute Menu.
* **💪 Three Unique Stats:** Spend your earned skill points to permanently upgrade **Strength**, **Speed**, or **Resistance (Durability)**.
* **💀 Hardcore Death Penalty:** If you die, **YOU LOSE EVERYTHING!** All your hard-earned attributes and levels reset back to zero, forcing you to play carefully.


👥 JOIN OUR DEVELOPMENT TEAM!

This is the **Beta Edition** of SkillBound, and I have massive plans for the future of this project!

**I am actively looking for talented team members to form a new modding group:**
* 🎨 **Pixel Artists** (For custom icons and textures)
* 📐 **3D Modelers** (For RPG weapons and armor models)
* 💻 **Co-Coders / Developers** (To build deeper mechanics together)

If you want to be a part of this growing project and create the ultimate Minecraft RPG mod together, **leave a comment below or join our community!**

Project description from CurseForge.

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