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Powerborne Heroes

A superhero addon for Palladium that adds Marvel and DC heroes, suits, and powers. Play as Spider-Man, Superman, Thor and more!

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Quick answer

Which Powerborne Heroes release should I use?

Updated 2 months ago
Latest stable file 0.5.1
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Fabric, Forge

Powerborne Heroes 0.5.1 targets 1.20.1 with Fabric, Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 7 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Powerborne Heroes required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Fabric, Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does Powerborne Heroes 0.5.1 need?

0.5.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 7 required mods have matching files

Install Palladium, Pehkui, Rhino, Architectury API and 3 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 4 come through another mod in the chain.

6 listed on this file 4 pulled in by those mods
Palladium Needed by Powerborne Heroes 0.5.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: 4.5.10+1.20.1-fabric
Pehkui Needed by Powerborne Heroes 0.5.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: 3.8.3+1.14.4-1.21
Rhino Needed by Powerborne Heroes 0.5.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: 2001.2.3-build.10+forge
Architectury API Needed by Powerborne Heroes 0.5.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: 9.2.14+fabric
KubeJS Needed by Powerborne Heroes 0.5.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: 2001.6.5-build.26+forge
Geckolib Needed by Powerborne Heroes 0.5.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: 4.8.4
Trinkets Needed by Palladium
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 3.7.2
Condensed Creative Needed by Palladium
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 3.1.3+1.20
Fabric API Needed by Pehkui
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 0.92.12+1.20.1
Cloth Config API Needed by Condensed Creative
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 11.1.136+forge

4 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Powerborne Heroes without breaking your instance.

Built for Powerborne Heroes 0.5.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 0.5.1. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric, Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Palladium, Pehkui, Rhino, Architectury API and 3 more first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 4 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 0.5.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Powerborne Heroes add?

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Powerborne is a Palladium-based superhero addon for Minecraft 1.20.1. Become Marvel and DC characters by exploring the world and completing each hero's unique path. Progress through skill trees to unlock new abilities and suit variants.

📚 Check out the Official Wiki for complete guides on how to get powers and become heroes.


Features

  • Unique abilities — Each hero has a distinct ability set. Open the power screen to read descriptions in your skill tree.
  • Skill trees & XP — Earn XP through combat and using your powers, level up and unlock new abilities.
  • Suit variants — Customize your look with multiple cosmetic options per hero. Display suits on armor stands and switch between variants.
  • World exploration — Explore the world to find structures with loot.
  • Companions — Summon Krypto the Super-Dog with the Kryptonian Whistle.

Heroes

  • Spider-Man
  • Firestorm
  • Captain America
  • Sentry
  • Superman
  • Thor

For detailed guides on obtaining powers and recipes for each hero, check out the official Wiki.


Dependencies

Required:
Palladium, KubeJS, Geckolib, Pehkui, Architectury API, Rhino.

Optional:
Curios API (Forge) OR Trinkets (Fabric), Glowing Eyes.


Suit Variants

Each hero has multiple suit variants inspired by comics, movies, and animated series. They change your appearance while wearing your hero suit and do not affect abilities. Equip them through the Palladium accessories menu.

Accessories button in inventory

Suit Scrolls unlock random accessories. Right-click with a scroll to unlock it permanently. Scrolls can drop from certain hostile mobs or be purchased from the Wandering Trader.

Accessories menu


Commands

/superpower [add/remove] <power> <player> — Adds/removes superpower to a player.
Example: /powerborne add powerborne:spiderman @s

/powerborne set_property <player> <property> <value> — Sets a hero property (e.g. energy bars, XP, levels)
Example: /powerborne set_property @s energy_bar_void 200

/powerborne xp [add|set] <player> <hero> <amount> [xp|levels] — Adds, removes, or sets XP/levels for a hero.
Example: /powerborne xp add @s thor 10 levels

/powerborne accessory [unlock_all|remove_all] <player> — Unlocks/removes all accessories (suit variants) for a player.
Example: /powerborne accessory unlock_all @s

/powerborne damage set <multiplier> <player> — Multiplies the target player's attack and ability damage by the given value.
Example: /powerborne damage set 1.5 @s

/ability <lock/unlock> <player> <powerId> <ability> — Locks/unlocks abilities which have the ability to be bought.
Example: /ability unlock @s powerborne:superman all

/powerborne worthy — Become worthy.


Project description from Modrinth.

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