Introduction
The Origins Mod Pack continues to redefine Minecraft gameplay with its unique character-based origins. A new update has dropped, bringing significant changes, powerful buffs, and even entirely new origins to explore! The mod continues to be one of the most popular mods to date, giving a new meaning to the sandbox experience and making players adapt to new challenges and playstyles. The unique abilities the origins present make for an ever growing modding community adding to the already existing origins.
For the uninitiated, the Origins Mod Pack allows players to choose a unique origin at the start of their game, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and abilities, fundamentally altering the Minecraft experience. Imagine starting as a Merling, forever at home in the water but struggling in the sun, or a Phantom, able to phase through walls but vulnerable to the light of day. Each origin offers a drastically different way to play Minecraft, forcing players to adapt their strategies and explore new possibilities. This diversity has made it a staple for many Minecraft players seeking a fresh and challenging experience.
This article will detail the key changes, buffs, and additions introduced in the latest Origins Mod Pack update, helping you decide which origin to try next or how to adapt to the new meta. We’ll delve into the specifics of each change, examining how it impacts gameplay and offering insights into maximizing your chosen origin’s potential. We will also discuss what mods are related to this one and what mods within the pack has the changes.
The Arrival of New Origins
Perhaps the most exciting addition is the inclusion of two new origins, each offering completely fresh gameplay possibilities. These additions further expand the already diverse roster of choices, providing players with even more ways to customize their Minecraft experience. The developers have clearly listened to community feedback, crafting origins that are both unique and engaging.
Introducing the Gemini
The Gemini origin introduces a fascinating dynamic to cooperative gameplay. At the start, you will have someone else with you.
The Gemini is two entities together. This means there will always be another person that will be joining you on your journey. This opens up many opportunities to play coop, and each gemini has a shared inventory, experience and health pool.
Positive Traits/Powers
Shared Inventory: This is probably the most notable feature of the gemini. No longer would you need to rely on shulker boxes or chests, and can have instant access to items without worry.
Shared Experience: This is great for players as any experience you gain, your partner also gains.
Shared Health: The health is shared, meaning any damage you take, they also take.
Shared Thirst (Requirement to be a mod): Any food or drinks you take, also applies to your partner.
Negative Traits/Weaknesses
Need to be together: This would require communication and you will always need to have a friend to play.
Separation Anxiety: When too far apart, you begin to weaken and cannot progress without each other.
Shared Health: The health is shared, meaning any damage you take, they also take.
Gameplay Implications
The Gemini requires communication and coordination between the two players, making it a perfect choice for duos or groups who enjoy working together. The shared inventory creates new strategic possibilities for resource management and combat.
Introducing the Glitch
The Glitch origin is a fun and interactive challenge for players to master. Randomly applying effects to the player, you will need to learn to adapt and take care.
You have become an entity that is being glitching, this means at random times you will be receiving status effects, both good and bad.
Positive Traits/Powers
Unpredictable: At any moment, you are granted some power that can save you or make you more powerful.
Adaptable: The power to adapt to random effects makes you a true gamer.
Negative Traits/Weaknesses
Unpredictable: At any moment, you are inflicted with a debilitating effect at a random time.
RNG: If you do not like random things to happen to you, this origin is not for you.
Gameplay Implications
The Glitch forces players to think on their feet and adapt to unexpected situations. This origin is perfect for players who enjoy a challenge and don’t mind a bit of chaos. The random effects can lead to both hilarious and frustrating moments, making for a truly unique Minecraft experience.
Origin Changes and Buffs: Rebalancing the World
Beyond the new origins, the update also brings significant changes and buffs to existing origins, rebalancing the power dynamics and offering new ways to play. The developers have carefully analyzed player feedback and usage data to identify areas where certain origins were underperforming or overpowered. These changes aim to create a more balanced and engaging experience for all players, regardless of their chosen origin.
Arachnid
- Change: The Arachnid’s web ability now has a shorter cooldown, allowing them to create webs more frequently. This buff significantly enhances their mobility and combat capabilities.
- Gameplay Impact: This change makes the Arachnid a more formidable opponent in close-quarters combat. The increased web frequency allows them to trap enemies more effectively and control the battlefield.
Avian
- Change: The Avian’s natural armor has been slightly increased, providing them with better protection against physical attacks. This makes them more resilient in combat, especially in the early game.
- Gameplay Impact: The increased armor allows Avians to survive longer in combat, making them less vulnerable to early-game threats. This change makes them a more viable option for players who prefer a more defensive playstyle.
Blazeborn
- Change: The Blazeborn’s fire resistance now extends to nearby players, allowing them to protect their allies from fire damage. This makes them a valuable asset in group combat situations.
- Gameplay Impact: This change enhances the Blazeborn’s support capabilities, allowing them to protect their allies from fire-based attacks. This makes them a more desirable choice for players who enjoy playing a supportive role.
Enderian
- Change: Enderians can now teleport a slightly longer distance, providing them with greater mobility. This allows them to travel faster and escape dangerous situations more easily.
- Gameplay Impact: This change makes Enderians even more mobile, allowing them to traverse the world more quickly and escape dangerous situations with greater ease.
Feline
- Change: The Feline’s night vision is now slightly improved, allowing them to see better in dark environments. This makes them more effective in caves and at night.
- Gameplay Impact: The improved night vision makes Felines more effective at exploring caves and navigating the world at night. This change enhances their stealth capabilities and makes them a more formidable predator.
Fox
- Change: The Fox’s bite attack now has a chance to inflict poison on their target. This makes them more dangerous in combat, especially against heavily armored opponents.
- Gameplay Impact: The poison effect adds a new layer of complexity to the Fox’s combat capabilities. It allows them to slowly whittle down their opponents’ health, making them a more effective predator against heavily armored targets.
Merling
- Change: The Merling’s water breathing ability now has a longer duration, allowing them to stay underwater for longer periods of time. This makes them more effective at exploring underwater environments.
- Gameplay Impact: This change allows Merlings to explore underwater environments more extensively, making them a more viable choice for players who enjoy underwater exploration.
Phantom
- Change: The Phantom’s ability to phase through walls now consumes less energy, allowing them to use it more frequently. This makes them more agile and elusive.
- Gameplay Impact: The reduced energy consumption allows Phantoms to use their phasing ability more frequently, making them even more agile and elusive. This change enhances their stealth capabilities and makes them a more difficult target to hit.
Shulk
- Change: The Shulk can now store a wider range of items in their internal inventory, providing them with greater storage capacity. This makes them more efficient at carrying items and resources.
- Gameplay Impact: This change makes Shulks more efficient at carrying items and resources, allowing them to explore and gather resources for longer periods of time without having to return to base.
Elytrian
- Change: Reduced the amount of damage that Elytrian takes when hitting a block. The force required to trigger is reduced.
- Gameplay Impact: The change lets Elytrians travel more comfortably without worrying about crashing too often.
General Changes and Improvements
Beyond origin-specific changes, the update includes several general improvements and bug fixes that affect all players. These improvements aim to enhance the overall gameplay experience and address any issues that players have reported.
- Change: Reduced hunger rate for all Origins by five percent. This reduces the frequency with which players need to eat, allowing them to focus more on exploration and building.
- Change: Fixed a bug where the Merling’s water breathing ability would sometimes fail in certain circumstances. This ensures that Merlings can consistently breathe underwater without any unexpected interruptions.
- Change: Added new crafting recipes for specific Origin-related items, making it easier for players to acquire the items they need to utilize their origin’s abilities.
These changes collectively contribute to a smoother and more enjoyable gameplay experience for all players, regardless of their chosen origin.
Mod Compatibility and Technical Details
This article covers changes for Origins version two point zero point zero.
Mod Dependencies: Power Origins, and Origin Layers.
Known Issues and Workarounds: Some players have reported occasional compatibility issues with certain other mods. If you encounter any issues, try disabling the conflicting mod or updating to the latest version. Also note, Origins does not support being added into pre-existing worlds.
Conclusion
The latest Origins Mod Pack update offers a wealth of new content and rebalancing, making it a great time to jump back in or try it for the first time. The addition of new origins, combined with the buffs and changes to existing ones, creates a more diverse and engaging gameplay experience for all players. Experiment with the new origins, adapt to the changes, and let us know in the comments which origin is your new favorite! The Origins mod makes the game so that there is always something new to try.
Download the Origins mod at CurseForge! Make sure to read the descriptions and follow the installation instructions.
