🛡️ Progression System Overview

Homestead isn’t just about cozy living — it’s also about meaningful progression. We’ve carefully designed the equipment and upgrade system to give players multiple unique paths forward, whether you're grinding for powerful combat gear or just want the perfect tools for mining and building.

Rather than sticking to the default vanilla progression, Homestead introduces a layered upgrade system through a selection of carefully chosen mods that add new equipment sets, stat bonuses, and gameplay depth.

🟠 Bronze – A New Use for Copper

The Bronze mod introduces a fresh and practical use for copper, offering a full set of bronze weapons, armor, and tools that provide a meaningful mid-game upgrade path.

⚙️ Tier Placement

Bronze gear sits above Iron but below Diamond, striking a balance between accessibility and performance:

• Similar armor values to Iron
• +1 Armor Toughness on all armor pieces
• 16% more durability than Iron
• The Bronze Chestplate has 1 extra armor point compared to its Iron counterpart

This makes Bronze a fantastic choice for players who want to upgrade from Iron without committing to the full grind of Diamond or beyond.

🎨 Armor Trims & Aesthetics

Bronze armor is fully compatible with Minecraft’s armor trim system, allowing you to:

• Mix and match trim patterns
• Experiment with color palettes
• Customize your look to match your base, biome, or mood

It’s not just functional — it’s also fashionable. Whether you’re roleplaying, exploring, or prepping for battle, Bronze armor lets you look good doing it.

🪨 Obsidian Equipment – A Mid-Tier Upgrade

Obsidian Equipment adds a new tier of gear that fits between Diamond and Netherite.

• Tougher than Diamond
• Easier to obtain than Netherite
• Great for players looking for a stepping stone into the late game

💎 Mythic Upgrades – Stat-Based Armor Sets

Mythic Upgrades introduces multiple unique armor and tool sets, each with distinct effects, bonuses, and playstyles.

Each set is crafted using its respective material block and components. Here's what you can expect:

🔴 Ruby

• Bonus: Haste
• Great for fast mining and general utility.

🟡 Topaz

• Bonuses: Triple durability, higher mining speed, increased attack damage, and fire resistance
• A strong, well-rounded choice for adventurers.

🟢 Peridot

• Bonus: Applies Poison to mobs on hit
• Ideal for aggressive combat styles and mob farming.

🟩 Jade

• Bonuses: Jump Boost and Speed
• Perfect for exploring terrain quickly or building with agility.

🟦 Aquamarine

• Bonuses: Applies Freeze and Slowness to mobs
• Great for crowd control or staying safe during fights.

🔷 Sapphire

• Bonuses: Higher attack damage and damage deflection
• Suited for tanky, high-damage players.

💜 Ametrine

• Bonuses: Levitation effect and Arcane Aura (applies levitation to mobs on hit)
• A mystical and disruptive set for magical playstyles.

Each set supports diverse playthroughs, letting you tailor your gear to your preferred method of combat, mining, or movement.

🔥 Advanced Netherite – Tiered Late-Game Progression

The Advanced Netherite mod reimagines traditional Netherite by introducing upgrade paths that combine Netherite with other materials (Iron, Gold, Diamond, etc.) to enhance or specialize your gear.

This creates an expanded late-game loop, giving you:

• More upgrade paths
• Modular improvement options
• A satisfying reason to keep grinding past Netherite

⚔️ Why This Matters

By extending the gear progression system, Homestead creates:

• More variety in PvE/PvP combat
• Meaningful long-term goals
• Tactical decisions about what armor best suits your playstyle
• Replayability and experimentation with builds, tools, and enhancements

This isn’t just about "stronger gear" — it’s about building your identity through what you wear, wield, and wield it for.

🏡 Whether you're mining for mythics or mastering mob fights, Homestead’s progression system gives you the freedom to grow your way.