# Towns & Kingdoms 2, Modpack Information

## ► Exploration

Exploration in this modpack is a thrilling and diverse experience, enhanced by a combination of biome expansion, dungeon crawling, and an overhauled endgame.

### Biome Expansion
The world generation is enriched by the inclusion of **[Biomes O' Plenty](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/biomes-o-plenty)** and **[Oh The Biomes You'll Go](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/oh-the-biomes-youll-go)**. These mods introduce a vast array of new biomes, each with unique landscapes, flora, and fauna. Whether you're traversing mystical forests, arid deserts, or vibrant meadows, these biomes add depth and variety to every exploration adventure.

### Caves
The underground adventure is greatly enhanced with **[Alex's Caves](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/alexs-caves)**, which introduces five new cave types that add complexity and interest to the mining experience. These new cave types make underground exploration more engaging and diverse. For more details, you can visit the **[Alex's Caves Wiki](https://alexscaves.wiki.gg/wiki/Main_Page)**.

### Dungeons
For adventurers seeking danger and treasure, the modpack includes both **[When Dungeons Arise](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/when-dungeons-arise)** and **[Integrated Dungeons and Structures](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/idas)**.

- **When Dungeons Arise** adds massive, sprawling dungeons that challenge even the most seasoned players. These dungeons are filled with tough enemies, intricate layouts, and abundant rewards, offering a grand adventure for those brave enough to enter.
  
- **Integrated Dungeons and Structures** creates dungeons that seamlessly integrate with other mods like **Create**, **Quark**, **Alex's Mobs**, and **Supplementaries**. These dungeons are designed with complex machinery, unique mob encounters, and rich detail, making them a vital part of the exploration experience.

### Endgame Overhaul
The journey to the End is no longer just about finding a stronghold and activating the portal. With **[End Remastered](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/end-remastered)**, the process becomes a grand adventure of its own. The End portal now requires 15 unique Eyes of Ender, each obtained through quests and challenges spread across the world. This change turns the quest for the End into a true test of exploration and endurance.

Paired with **[Integrated Stronghold](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/integrated-stronghold)**, the stronghold itself has been completely overhauled. The stronghold now features enhancements from mods like **Create**, **Alex's Mobs**, **Quark**, and **Mowzie's Mobs**. Expect intricate machinery, enhanced mob encounters, and the presence of powerful foes like the **Wroughtnaut** from Mowzie's Mobs. This makes the journey to the End not only longer but far more rewarding and challenging, culminating in a battle-ready stronghold that's as dangerous as it is awe-inspiring.

## ► Building

Building in this modpack is a dream come true for creative players, offering a vast array of blocks and decorative options that cater to every architectural style.

### Modern Furniture
- **[MrCrayfish's Furniture Mod: Refurbished](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/refurbished-furniture)** brings a modern touch to your builds with a wide range of contemporary furniture pieces, perfect for creating sleek, stylish interiors.

### Fantasy and Medieval Furniture
- **[Handcrafted](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/handcrafted)** adds a collection of fantasy and medieval-style furniture, providing the perfect accents for castles, fortresses, and rustic homes.

### Small Decorative Blocks
- **[Beautify](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/beautify-decorate)** offers small decorative blocks that add the finishing touches to your builds, enhancing the atmosphere of any space.

### Industrial and Mechanical Decor
- **[Create Deco](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/create-deco)** integrates seamlessly with the **Create** mod, adding beautifully crafted, industrial-style decoration blocks that complement any mechanical build.

### Expanded Building Blocks
- **[Chipped](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/chipped)** dramatically expands your building palette with a plethora of new block variations, allowing for more detailed and creative designs.

### Natural Building Materials
In addition to these mods, the world generation mods **Better End**, **Better Nether**, **Oh The Biomes You'll Go (BYG)**, **Biomes O' Plenty (BOP)**, and **Regions Unexplored** provide an extensive range of natural blocks and building materials, further expanding your creative possibilities.

### Summary
Whether you're constructing a cozy cottage, a grand castle, or a futuristic factory, this modpack offers everything you need to bring your architectural visions to life.

## ► Mobs
Mobs are made more diverse and interesting with mods like [Alex's Mobs](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/alexs-mobs) and [Mowzie's Mobs](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/mowzies-mobs), which introduce a wide range of new creatures with unique behaviors and abilities. [Ice and Fire: Dragons](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/ice-and-fire-dragons) adds mythical beasts that bring both challenge and reward. These mods together create a dynamic and unpredictable world where every encounter can be thrilling and dangerous.

## ► Quests
The modpack comes with an extensive quest system, featuring over 1400 quests spread across 11 progression-based tabs, Exploration Tabs and More!. These quests cover various aspects of gameplay, including exploration, magic, technology, and more. The quests are designed to guide players through the modpack's content, providing rewards and goals that enhance the overall experience.

## ► MineColonies
[MineColonies](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/minecolonies) is a key component of this modpack, giving players the tools to create and manage their own colonies. This mod allows you to recruit citizens, assign jobs, and build infrastructure, transforming a small settlement into a bustling town. The strategic elements of managing resources, expanding your colony, and defending against threats add depth and replayability to the gameplay.

## ► Magic
Magic in this modpack is a rich and varied experience, offering players multiple paths to explore the mystical arts. Whether you prefer the structured spellcasting of **[Ars Nouveau](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/ars-nouveau)**, the dark, ritualistic power of **[Malum](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/malum)**, the natural harmony of **[Botania](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/botania)**, or the classic spellcraft of **[Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/irons-spells-n-spellbooks)**, there's something here for every aspiring mage.

**Ars Nouveau** lets you craft your own spells from the ground up, giving you the freedom to create magical solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you're conjuring fireballs, healing allies, or automating your base with magical constructs, Ars Nouveau provides the tools to turn your imagination into reality.

For those who crave the darker side of magic, **Malum** offers a deep dive into the world of rituals and soul manipulation. Harness the power of the spirits, perform complex rituals, and unlock abilities that blur the line between life and death. Malum's magic is not for the faint of heart, but for those willing to embrace the shadows, it offers unparalleled power.

**Botania**, on the other hand, is all about the synergy between magic and nature. This mod allows you to tap into the natural world to generate mana, which can then be used to craft powerful tools, gear, and gadgets. From creating beautiful, functional gardens to wielding mana-infused weapons, Botania makes you feel like a true nature mage.

Finally, **Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks** adds a classic touch to the magical lineup. With wands, spellbooks, and a wide variety of spells to learn and master, this mod brings a more traditional magic experience into the mix. Whether you're summoning familiars, casting elemental spells, or teleporting across the world, Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks will make you feel like you're attending your own personal wizarding school.

With these powerful mods at your disposal, magic becomes a central element of your journey through the world, offering endless possibilities for creativity, power, and discovery.

## ► Combat

The **[Epic Fight](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/epic-fight-mod)** mod transforms Minecraft's combat system into a more dynamic and visually engaging experience, reminiscent of action RPGs. This mod replaces the standard combat mechanics with a system that emphasizes timing, movement, and weapon variety, making every battle feel more intense and strategic.

### How It Works
Epic Fight overhauls the way combat functions in Minecraft by introducing new animations, attack styles, and a dedicated combat mode. When combat mode is active, your character will perform different actions based on the type of weapon you're wielding, whether it’s a sword, axe, or even bare fists.

### Key Features
- **Combat Mode Toggle (R)**: To switch between building and combat modes, simply press the `R` key. In combat mode, your character's movement and actions change to fit the more dynamic combat system. For instance, sprinting becomes a dodge roll, and standard attacks become combos and power strikes.

- **Weapon-Specific Animations**: Each weapon type comes with its own set of animations and attack patterns. For example, wielding a sword allows you to perform quick slashes, while an axe delivers slower but more powerful strikes. The mod also supports shields, bows, and other weapons, each with its own unique combat style.

### Weapon Types
The **Epic Fight** mod supports a wide variety of weapon types, each with unique animations and combat styles. The available weapon types in the modpack include:

- Swords
- Katanas
- Tachis
- Spears
- Battlestaffs
- Daggers
- Axes
- Greatswords
- Shields
- Tridents
- Bows
- Crossbows

### Mod Integration and Custom Support
This modpack comes with full custom support for Epic Fight, seamlessly integrating it with every weapon in the game. In addition to vanilla weapons, the modpack specifically supports weapons from the following mods:

- **[Simply Swords](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/simply-swords)**
- **[Knaves' Needs](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/knaves-needs)**
- **[L'Ender's Cataclysm](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/enders-cataclysm)**
- **[The Aether](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/aether)**
- **[Twilight Forest](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/the-twilight-forest)**
- **[Deeper & Darker](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/deeper-and-darker)**
- **[Applied Energistics 2 (AE2)](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/applied-energistics-2)**
- **[Better Nether](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/betternether)**
- **[Better End](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/betterend)**
- **[Farmer's Delight](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/farmers-delight)**
- **[Ice & Fire: Dragons](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/ice-and-fire-dragons)**
- **[Alex's Caves](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/alexs-caves)**
- **[Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/irons-spells-n-spellbooks)**
- **[Botania](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/botania)**
- **[Ars Nouveau](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/ars-nouveau)**
- **[Malum](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/malum)**
- **[Mowzie's Mobs](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/mowzies-mobs)**

## ► The Skill Tree

The **Passive Skilltree Mod** in this modpack introduces a deep and customizable skill tree, inspired by the complex and rewarding systems found in games like Path of Exile. This mod allows players to tailor their character's abilities to fit their preferred playstyle.

To gain skill points, the modpack features a custom-made item called the **Skill Point Scroll**. These scrolls can be obtained randomly through quests, adding an element of surprise and reward as you progress. Additionally, defeating bosses guarantees a Skill Point Scroll drop, ensuring that your most challenging victories are always rewarded with a chance to further enhance your character's capabilities.

If you ever want to reset your skill tree, the modpack also includes a custom-made **Reset Scroll**. This scroll can also be obtained through questing, providing flexibility and allowing you to reallocate your skill points as you see fit.

To access the skill tree, simply press the "O" key, and you'll be able to navigate the extensive array of skills available. With over 300 different skill points to choose from, the **Passive Skilltree Mod** allows for a highly personalized and strategic approach to character development, making every choice and point allocation meaningful.

## ► Automation
Automation in this modpack is a central theme, driven by the incredible versatility of the **[Create](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/create)** mod. The entire progression system is built around **11 tiers** of custom recipes, meticulously designed to integrate **Create** with other major mods like **[Thermal Expansion](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/thermal-expansion)**, **[Applied Energistics 2](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/applied-energistics-2)**, and more.

Thanks to **[KubeJS](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/kubejs)**, over **500 custom recipes** have been crafted to ensure a seamless integration of **Create** with these mods, enhancing your automation capabilities at every tier. As you progress, you’ll unlock increasingly complex machines and automation setups, making use of different **Create** addons like **[Create Crafts & Additions](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/create-crafts-additions)** and **[The Factory Must Grow (TFMG)](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/the-factory-must-grow)**.

**The Factory Must Grow (TFMG)** adds new layers to the automation process by introducing oil and advanced steel production mechanics, further expanding the industrial capabilities of your setups. These additions allow for more complex production chains and higher-level machinery, making automation more intricate and rewarding.

From basic contraptions to intricate production lines, the possibilities are nearly endless. By the time you reach the final tiers, you’ll be able to automate almost everything in the game, from resource gathering and processing to complex crafting sequences. Whether you're looking to streamline your mining operations or automate the production of high-tech machinery, this modpack's automation system provides all the tools you need to turn your factory dreams into reality.

