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Horse Armor

Description: Horse armor offers different perks that increase (and stack!) with each tier from cloth up to Amethyst. It offers significant protection from damage to SWEM Horses.


Obtaining

Crafting

Cloth Horse Armor
Rarity color: Common
Durability: None
Renewable: Yes
Stackable: No

Obtaining

Crafting
Cloth Horse Armor is crafted with 6 white wool carpets.

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Usage

When equipped this armor grants SWEM horses a faster rate of healing.

Iron Horse Armor
Rarity color: Common
Durability: None
Renewable: Yes
Stackable: No

Obtaining

Crafting
Iron Horse Armor is crafted with 4 Iron Plates, 2 Iron Rivets and 1 Cloth Horse Armor.

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Usage

When equipped this armor grants SWEM horses Magic Protection.

Magic Protection: Protection against various AOE or projectile magic damage.

Gold Horse Armor
Rarity color: Common
Durability: None
Renewable: Yes
Stackable: No

Obtaining

Crafting
Gold Horse Armor is crafted with 6 Gold Rivets and 1 Iron Horse Armor.

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Usage

When equipped this armor grants SWEM horses Enhanced Frost Walk.

Enhanced Frost Walker: Makes it so water turns to ice around a horse - whether they are moving or not! Has a small AOE and will destroy waterlogged plants in their path so they never fall through holes.

Diamond Horse Armor
Rarity color: Common
Durability: None
Renewable: Yes
Stackable: No

Obtaining

Crafting
Diamond Horse Armor is crafted with 4 Diamond Plates, 2 Diamond Rivets and 1 Gold Horse Armor.

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Usage

When equipped this armor grants SWEM horses Lava Walk and Fire Resistance.

Lava Walker: Makes it so lava turns to magma blocks around a horse - whether they are moving or not! Has a small AOE.

Fire Resistance: Horse is immune to all types of fire damage (including Lava + magma blocks).

Amethyst Horse Armor
Rarity color: Common
Durability: None
Renewable: Yes
Stackable: No

Obtaining

Crafting
Diamond Horse Armor is crafted with 4 Diamond Plates, 2 Diamond Rivets and 1 Gold Horse Armor.

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Usage

When equipped this armor grants SWEM horses wings, which allow Flight.

Flight: Unfortunately flight is not in a stable state as of V1 release. Flight will be incorporated into the mod at a later date.

Special Variant Armors

USA Horse Armor
Rarity color: Special
Durability: None
Renewable: Yes
Stackable: No

Obtaining

Crafting
USA Horse Armor is crafted with 2 Fireworks, 1 Steak, 1 Crossbow, 1 Paper, 1 Red Wool, 1 White Wool, 1 Blue Wool and 1 Amethyst Horse Armor.

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Usage

When equipped this armor grants all the same perks as Amethyst Horse Armor.


Trivia

The USA Horse Armor was added as a patriotic salute to the AlaharranHonor's (Owner) love of all things American and was hoped to be a cool addition for 4th July. 

Copper Horse Armor
Rarity color: Special
Durability: None
Renewable: Yes
Stackable: No

Obtaining

Crafting
Copper Horse Armor is crafted with 1 Gold Ingot and 1 of any max-tier Horse Armor (Amethyst, Emerald, Netherite)

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Usage

When equipped this armor grants all the same perks as Amethyst Horse Armor.


Trivia

3 new armor variants (+ USA, prepared much earlier) were incorporated as a late addition to the mod before V1 release. The concept of multiple armor variants were included in response to community expressed desire for more options, to incorporate other ores and as an added bonus to the Queens Cavalry streams where Lace, Hannah, Riley and Red could have their own variant. 

The Gold Armor was designed by Redzeal, complete with complex filigree dragonfly-style wings, and was inspired by their love of the Desert biome. 

Emerald Horse Armor
Rarity color: Special
Durability: None
Renewable: Yes
Stackable: No

Obtaining

Crafting
Emerald Horse Armor is crafted with 1 Emerald and 1 of any max-tier Horse Armor (Amethyst, Copper, Netherite)

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Usage

When equipped this armor grants all the same perks as Amethyst Horse Armor.


Trivia

3 new armor variants (+ USA, prepared much earlier) were incorporated as a late addition to the mod before V1 release. The concept of multiple armor variants were included in response to community expressed desire for more options, to incorporate other ores and as an added bonus to the Queens Cavalry streams where Lace, Hannah, Riley and Red could have their own variant. 

The Emerald horse armor was inspired by Elven-style aesthetics in the deep green and gold, but also with the bright red chest and feathered wings of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

Netherite Horse Armor
Rarity color: Special
Durability: None
Renewable: Yes
Stackable: No

Obtaining

Crafting
Netherite Horse Armor is crafted 1 Emerald and 1 of any max-tier Horse Armor (Amethyst, Copper, Emerald)

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Usage

When equipped this armor grants all the same perks as Amethyst Horse Armor.


Trivia

3 new armor variants (+ USA, prepared much earlier) were incorporated as a late addition to the mod before V1 release. The concept of multiple armor variants were included in response to community expressed desire for more options, to incorporate other ores and as an added bonus to the Queens Cavalry streams where Lace, Hannah, Riley and Red could have their own variant. 

The Netherite horse armor was designed with dragon style wings and a dark/gothic palate - in contrast to normal bright variants of tack and items.


Usage

Armors are a final addition to a full Adventure Armor tack set (Bridle, Saddle, Blanket, Girth, Breastcollar and Leg Wraps). It is placed in a slot that is also used by Pasture Blankets - both items cannot be used at once. 

Right click a fully (adventure) tacked horse with armor in-hand to equip it. Alternately, Shift + Right click a tamed SWEM Horse to open the horse GUI.GUI Placeand place the horse armor in the armor slot. 

Tack-equip order:  Bridle > Blanket > Saddle > Girth Strap. Optional: Breast collarLeg WrapsHorse ArmorSaddle Bag

Wings

In configs, players can alter the opacity at which they view wings when equipped. You can also toggle their visibility in game with full stop / period keybind - which can be remapped if necessary.

In V1, flight will not be enabled on initial release. The feature is unstable and requires more development and testing.


Known Issues

  • [Always] Armor cannot be placed or 'hotswapped' withoutlike directly opening the horse GUI and placing the armor into aother tack slot.pieces.

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