RunestoneCombat

# ⚔️ RunestoneCombat # Check out discord for latest / Support # this is now updated last, flagship server recieves updates first # coding > test-server > flagship server > hangar publish RunestoneCombat is the dedicated combat engine for the RunestoneMMO ecosystem, built to deliver a scalable, MMO-style combat experience while maintaining full compatibility with vanilla Minecraft systems. Designed from the ground up as a standalone module, RunestoneCombat separates combat logic from core systems, allowing for cleaner development, better performance, and long-term expansion. **🧩 Modular by Design** RunestoneCombat is part of the RunestoneMMO modular stack: RunestoneCore → data, economy, shared systems RunestoneSkills → progression and professions RunestoneCombat → combat engine RunestoneHub → UI / player hub RunestoneAdminTool → admin systems **This separation ensures:** cleaner updates fewer cross-system conflicts better long-term maintainability ⚔️ Custom Combat System **RunestoneCombat introduces a hybrid combat pipeline that blends:** player attributes (strength, defense, etc.) vanilla weapon damage vanilla armor and toughness configurable scaling systems Result: weapons and armor actually matter unarmed combat is significantly weaker damage feels consistent and controllable fully tunable for MMO-style balancing 🧠 Attribute-Based Scaling **Combat is driven by a flexible attribute system designed to integrate with progression systems like RunestoneSkills.** Strength → increases damage output Defense → reduces incoming damage Future-ready for crit, scaling, and advanced stats **This creates a true RPG-style combat foundation inside Minecraft.** **⚡ Ability System (Foundation)** RunestoneCombat includes the initial framework for combat abilities: Guard Dash Heavy Strike **Features: ** cooldown handling input-based activation (no GUI dependency) scalable system for future abilities and classes 🧟 Balanced Vanilla Combat Feel **The system is designed to keep vanilla mobs familiar but not trivial:** mobs are slightly tougher than vanilla avoids “2-shot everything” gameplay preserves the feel of Minecraft while improving depth **Future updates will expand into:** biome scaling difficulty tiers custom mob integrations 🛡️ Safe & Clean Integration **RunestoneCombat follows strict design rules:** ❌ No entity identity mutation (no customName hacks) ❌ No fragile visual-based logic ✅ Clean event-driven combat pipeline ✅ Fully compatible with other plugins and systems 🚧 Actively Evolving **RunestoneCombat is under active development, with upcoming features including:** full combat balancing pass stamina system refinement improved combat UI/feedback deeper integration with skills and gear advanced mob scaling systems 💎 Built for RunestoneMMO *RunestoneCombat is not just a combat plugin — it’s the foundation for MMO-style gameplay, designed to scale with your world, your economy, and your progression systems.*