Overview#
Advent of Ascension (formerly known as Nevermine) is one of the largest content mods for Minecraft, transforming the game into a deep RPG experience. In versions 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, the mod has undergone a significant overhaul (Version 3.7+), rebuilding dimensions, mobs, and systems from the ground up to align with modern Minecraft standards.
The mod adds a comprehensive skill system, unique resource bars (Soul, Energy, Tribute), and a tiered progression system through various dimensions. Players must level up their skills to use powerful equipment and defeat high-level 'Hunter' mobs that are otherwise immune to damage.
Dimensions & Exploration#
In the 1.20.1 and 1.21.1 versions, the dimensional system is being progressively re-added. Dimensions are accessed using Realmstones on an Ancient Teleporter structure.
Dimensional Tiers
Dimensions are categorized into tiers. Higher tiers contain more dangerous mobs and better loot.
| Dimension | Tier | Status | Access Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overworld | 0 | Complete | Default Spawn |
| The Nether | 1 | Complete | Nether Portal or Nether Realmstone |
| Precasia | 1 | Playable | Precasia Realmstone |
| Nowhere | N/A | Playable | Boss Totem usage |
Ancient Teleportation
To travel to new worlds, you must construct an Ancient Teleporter. This structure consists of Ancient Rock and Carved Runes. Once built, right-clicking the frame with a Realmstone will open a portal to that specific dimension.
Skills System#
AoA adds several skills that can be leveled up to 1000. Pressing the Delete key (default) opens the Advent GUI to track progress.
Primary Skills
| Skill | How to Level | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter | Kill Hunter-class mobs | Allows damaging higher-level mobs. |
| Mining | Mine ores and stones | Increases mining speed and drop rates. |
| Foraging | Harvest crops and plants | Unlocks new seeds and better yields. |
| Fishing | Catch fish in various dimensions | Unlocks better rods and rare loot. |
| Agility | Run, jump, and dodge | Increases movement speed and dodge chance. |
| Innervation | Use staves and magic | Increases max Soul power and magic damage. |
Skill Cycles
Upon reaching level 100, players can choose to 'Cycle' a skill. This resets the level to 1 but provides a permanent 300% XP gain boost for that skill. This can be done up to 10 times.
Mobs & Creatures#
Mobs in AoA are divided into standard hostile mobs and Hunter Mobs. Hunter mobs require a specific Hunter level to be damaged.
Overworld Mobs
| Mob | Health | Hunter Level | Notable Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charger | 20 | 1 | Charger Eye, Raw Beast Meat |
| Ancient Golem | 40 | 0 | Ancient Rock, Iron Ingot |
| Bomb Carrier | 15 | 0 | Gunpowder, TNT |
Nether Mobs
| Mob | Health | Hunter Level | Notable Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emery | 30 | 15 | Emberstone, Blaze Powder |
| Hellcat | 25 | 10 | Fire Charge, Leather |
| Flamewalker | 40 | 20 | Blazium Ore, Magma Cream |
Precasia Mobs
| Mob | Health | Hunter Level | Notable Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diablos | 50 | 25 | Precasia Gems, Bones |
| Kaiyu | 35 | 15 | Raw Reptile Meat |
| Terrestria | 60 | 30 | Ancient Rock, Gems |
Bosses & Summoning#
Bosses are massive encounters that provide the best loot in the mod. In the current versions, bosses are primarily fought in the Nowhere dimension.
Summoning Mechanics
- Obtain a Boss Totem (e.g., Shroomus Totem, Baroness Totem).
- Travel to the Nowhere Boss Lobby (use a Boss Totem by right-clicking for 3 seconds if you don't have a Realmstone).
- Use the Totem on the Boss Altar to be teleported to a random arena.
Key Bosses
| Boss | Dimension Theme | Summoning Item | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Shroomus | Overworld | Shroomus Totem | Shroom Sword, Fungus Armor |
| Baroness | Nether | Baroness Totem | Baron Sword, Netherite Scrap |
| Corallus | Precasia | Corallus Totem | Coral Equipment, Gems |
Equipment: Weapons & Armor#
AoA adds 13 distinct weapon types, each with unique mechanics.
Weapon Types
- Greatblades: Slow but heavy-hitting melee weapons.
- Snipers: Long-range, high-damage rifles that require ammo.
- Blasters: Energy-based weapons that consume the Energy resource.
- Staves: Magic weapons that consume the Soul resource.
- Mauls: Melee weapons with high knockback.
Armor Sets
Most armor sets provide a full-set bonus when all four pieces are worn.
| Armor Set | Tier | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Biogenic | 0 | Increases health regeneration. |
| Emberstone | 1 | Permanent Fire Resistance. |
| Crystallite | 1 | Increases Mining Speed significantly. |
| Limonite | 1 | Increases Melee Damage by 15%. |
Resource Systems#
Beyond Health and Hunger, AoA introduces three new resource bars located on the HUD:
- Soul: Used for magic staves. Regenerates over time. Max capacity is increased by the Innervation skill.
- Energy: Used for high-tech blasters and snipers. Regenerates slowly or can be refilled with Energy Cells.
- Tribute: Gained by killing mobs. Can be spent at various NPCs or altars for temporary buffs or rare items.
Commands & Configuration#
Server administrators and players can use the /aoa command to manage the mod's systems.
Common Commands
/aoa player <name> skills <skill> level set <value>: Sets a player's skill level (1-1000)./aoa player <name> resources <resource> set <value>: Sets current Soul or Energy levels./aoa dimension teleport <dimension_id>: Teleports the player to a specific AoA dimension.
Configuration
The mod's config file (found in the config folder) allows for extensive customization, including disabling specific skills, adjusting mob spawn rates, and toggling the visibility of the HUD resource bars.
