Potions_LD is a Fabric mod that introduces a tiered progression system for alchemy and farming. Moving away from the vanilla brewing stand, players utilize a custom Alchemy Table to craft powerful, percentage-based healing potions.
The progression loop involves discovering and farming Vitality Bushes across 5 distinct tiers, eventually crafting the ultimate "Potion of Total Restoration" while enhancing your workspace with modular upgrades.
1. Blocks & Machines
Alchemy Table A 2-block wide custom crafting station that serves as the heart of your alchemical laboratory.
- Unified Inventory: Acts as a single double-block entity; interacting with either the left or right side opens the same GUI.
- Modular Upgrades: Features 3 upgrade slots. Installed upgrades visually appear on the table model in-game.
- Automation: Fully compatible with Hoppers (Top/Sides for input, Bottom for output).
- Visuals: Includes a custom GUI with an animated progress arrow and dynamic model changes based on upgrades.
Vitality Bushes (Tiers 1–5) These growable crops are the primary source of alchemical ingredients.
- World Gen: Tier 1 bushes generate naturally in Dark Forest biome.
- Progression: Higher tiers (2–5) must be obtained through dedicated farming and crafting.
- Drops: Each bush yields both Vitality Herbs (brewing) and Vitality Seeds (re-planting).
2. Items
Healing Potions (6 Tiers) All potions provide percentage-based healing rather than fixed heart values.
- Minor: 10% Heal
- Standard: 25% Heal
- Greater: 35% Heal
- Superior: 50% Heal
- Grand: 75% Heal
- Total Restoration: 100% Heal (Full Health)
- Note: High-tier potions apply Potion Sickness to prevent spamming.
Machine Upgrades Customize your Alchemy Table's performance:
- Speed Upgrade: Reduces the time required to brew potions.
- Efficiency Upgrade: Provides a chance to save ingredients during crafting.
- Fortune Upgrade: Provides a chance to double the output of a completed recipe.
3. Gameplay Mechanics
- Custom Crafting System: The Alchemy Table uses a unique 4-input -> 1-output recipe format. These are "Special" recipes and will not appear in the vanilla recipe book.
- Tiered Farming: Players must farm lower-tier seeds to progress toward the endgame herbs required for the most potent potions.
4. Compatibility
- JEI (Just Enough Items)
Potions_LD features full JEI integration for a seamless experience:
- Custom Category: Dedicated "Potion Brewing" category shows all Alchemy Table recipes.
- Detailed Tooltips: Displays ingredients, outputs, and specific brewing times.
