Minecraft

Minecraft SlashBlade Mod Tutorial Part 1: Introduction and Basics

Xin Yu Glitter·3/6/2026

Introduction to the SlashBlade Mod

The SlashBlade mod is a famous Japanese-style mod for Minecraft that adds a sense of impact and action elements. It not only provides visually stunning and highly personalized weapons but also introduces high-speed combos, dazzling special effects, and a powerful skill system.

Ten steps to kill one man, a thousand miles without leaving a trace.
When the deed is done, brush off your clothes and leave, hiding your name and body deep.
—— "The Swordsman" by Li Bai

Core Features of the Mod

  • Rating System: Introduces a combat rating mechanism from C to SSS. The higher the rating, the higher the damage dealt. At S-SSS levels, weapons possess extremely high lethality.
  • Growth Mechanism: Each SlashBlade needs to grow through continuous combat and forging. Through kill counts and the accumulation of Proud Souls, the blade's attributes will gradually increase.
  • Diverse Skills: Players can trigger various skills through mouse operations, such as area sweeps, killing through walls, etc. Some skills require specific enchantments to activate.
  • Weapon Display: The mod provides various sword stands. SlashBlades are both powerful weapons and exquisite works of art.
  • Version Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of versions, including mainstream versions like 1.7.10, 1.10.2, 1.12.2, and has good integration and extensions with mods like IndustrialCraft 2 (IC2), Wa, and Touyako.

Getting Started: Your First Blade

The progression path for SlashBlade is very flexible, but almost all evolution paths start with the most basic weapon: the Nameless Blade "Puppet".

Crafting the Nameless Blade "Puppet"

Crafting the Puppet requires a wooden sword that has lost 1 point of durability. Note, it must be exactly 1 point of durability lost (e.g., by attacking a creature once). If 2 points of durability are lost by breaking blocks, it cannot be crafted.

Crafting Recipe:

  • Any Oak Log ×2
  • Wooden Sword with 1 durability lost ×1

In the crafting table, place the wooden sword in the bottom-left corner and arrange the two logs diagonally to craft it.

Core Materials and Resource Acquisition

In the early stages of development, it is recommended to craft a large number of Nameless Blades. When a SlashBlade's durability is depleted, it will drop Proud Soul Fragments or Broken Proud Souls (also known as Blade Souls). These materials are core to subsequent forging and repairs.

1. Proud Soul Fragments and Repair

Proud Soul Fragments can be used to repair damaged SlashBlades. Place the damaged blade and any material (like cobblestone, dirt, etc.) together in the crafting grid to restore durability. The amount restored depends on the quantity of materials placed, not their rarity, so it is recommended to use cheap materials for repair.

2. Proud Soul Ingot

The Proud Soul Ingot is a basic material for advanced crafting. The crafting method differs depending on the version and integrated mods:

  • Standard Crafting (Newer Versions): 4 Proud Soul Fragments + 1 Iron Ingot.
  • Older Versions (Before r56): 8 Proud Soul Fragments + 1 Iron Ingot.
  • IndustrialCraft 2 Integration: 4 Broken Proud Souls + 1 Steel Ingot.

3. Blade Soul Sphere

Obtained by smelting a Proud Soul Ingot in a furnace. It is a necessary material for crafting advanced weapons like the "Odachi" and can also be used to repair weapons. In specific versions, left-clicking on a cursed blade on a sword stand can transform Phantom Swords into Phantom Throwing Knives.

4. Blade Soul Crystal

Typically obtained by defeating bosses. It can be combined with a Nameless Blade possessing 1000 souls in an anvil or used for advanced enchantments.

5. Proud Soul Trapezohedron

Used for weapon binding. Place the blade on a sword stand or on the ground, ignite it with flint and steel, then right-click while holding a Blade Soul Crystal to obtain it. Left-click on a blade on a sword stand with this item to bind it as your exclusive weapon.

6. FPN Core (Murasame Extension)

This is an item from integration with the "Murasame" extension, used for evolving Murasame and some high-tier upgrades. Its texture is similar to the old Blade Soul Sphere, so be careful to distinguish them.
Crafting Recipe: Blade Soul Spheres in the four corners, a Nether Star (or a specific star-shaped item) in the center, and Chiseled Quartz Blocks in the remaining positions.

Crafting and Types of Sword Stands

Hold the Shift key and right-click on a fence to craft different types of sword stands using different materials:

  • Proud Soul Fragment: Crafts a horizontal stand (blade and sheath separated).
  • Broken Proud Soul: Crafts a vertical stand.
  • Proud Soul Ingot: Crafts a horizontal stand with the blade sheathed.
  • Blade Soul Sphere: Crafts a wall-mounted horizontal stand.

The above seven items form the foundation for all evolution paths in the SlashBlade mod. In the early game, it is recommended to collect as many Proud Soul Fragments as possible to prepare for subsequent weapon forging.