Shardbound: Shields of Fate

Bit by Block – Shardbound: Shields of Fate v1.0.0 Release Date: July 10, 2025 Type: Initial Release Core Features Soulbound Shields: Every player receives a random, permanent shield with unique powers on first join. Power Variants: Includes 12+ themed shield types like Blazeguard, Frostbrand, Abyssal Aegis, and Gravestone, each with its own passive effect. Cooldowns & Activation: All shield powers have built-in chances and cooldowns, triggered during combat. Persistent Storage: Shields are stored per-player using UUIDs and cannot be dropped or traded. Admin Tools: Includes /shardshield, /shardshield info, and /shardshield give commands for manual control. Improvements Clean code structure using PersistentDataContainer PlaceholderAPI integration (%shardshield_name%, %shardshield_effect%, %shardshield_level%) Fully paper-compatible; no Vault or economy dependencies Balancing Each shield’s ability has configurable chance and cooldown values in config.yml Power effects are purely passive, ensuring minimal combat interruption Design Notes Built for RPG and PvP servers with identity-driven combat systems Inspired by Shard SMP, but strictly shield-focused for tactical, visual clarity