====== ⚔️ Mine & Slash Guide ======

**Mine & Slash** is a full RPG overhaul mod that replaces Minecraft's default combat and item progression. On the **Shadows of Aethro** Forge server, it forms the backbone of character growth, loot hunting, and dungeon grinding.

If you like looting rare gear, leveling up, and customizing your builds — this mod is for you.

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===== 🎮 Core Gameplay =====

  * 🧍 **Leveling System** – Kill mobs to gain XP and level up your character.
  * 🗡️ **Gear Drops** – Weapons, armor, and accessories drop from enemies and chests.
  * 🧪 **Affixes and Rarities** – Gear has randomized stats, elements, bonuses, and rarity tiers.
  * 🧙 **Skill Trees** – Customize your playstyle with magical, melee, or ranged abilities.
  * 🛡️ **Elements** – Gear and mobs have elemental types: Fire, Water, Thunder, Nature, etc.
  * 📦 **Gear Crafting & Salvaging** – Upgrade, reroll, and salvage gear using crafting benches.
  * 📈 **Scaling** – The world and mobs scale to your level. No more easy mode.

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===== 🧰 Getting Started =====

  * Kill mobs to start earning XP.
  * Loot chests and enemies to collect Mine & Slash gear.
  * Equip gear using the character inventory (default key: `I` or hotbar button).
  * Spend stat/skill points as you level up.
  * Use Identify Scrolls to reveal mystery gear stats.
  * Use a Repair Station to restore gear durability.
  * Craft gear using Rune Words, Affix Items, and Salvage Materials.

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===== 📚 Tips & Notes =====

  * Always check gear **level requirements** — you can’t use high-level gear early on.
  * You’ll get **stat and talent points** as you level. Spend them wisely.
  * **Mystic Vendors** (if found or added) may sell useful gear or identify items.
  * Gear has **durability** and will eventually need repairing.
  * **Rare gear** can dramatically change your combat style — keep an eye out for synergies.

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===== 💬 Common Questions =====

**Q: My sword disappeared when I crafted it. Bug?**  
A: No, crafting consumes components. Double-check recipes and keep backups.

**Q: Why am I doing no damage to mobs?**  
A: Check your gear’s level and elements. You’re probably underleveled or missing synergy.

**Q: Can I use vanilla tools and weapons?**  
A: You can, but they’re trash compared to Mine & Slash gear. Upgrade ASAP.

**Q: Where do I spend my talent points?**  
A: Press `I`, go to the Talent Tree tab, and allocate them to fit your build.

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''Mine & Slash turns Minecraft into Diablo-lite. Loot fast, die often, gear smarter.''