Hidden Blade

The Hidden Blade is a powerful weapon inspired by Assassin's Creed. Normally, it functions as a weaker Iron Sword, only dealing 4 damage instead of 6. However, it applies a ramping Strength effect that massively increases the damage of the blade based on the circumstance, rewarding intelligent setups and precise strikes with the ability to kill almost any mob in one hit. An unenchanted Hidden Blade deals up to 51 base damage based on a variety of factors:

• 4 base damage

• +6 damage when sneaking for 5 seconds or more

• +6 damage for every 5 blocks you fall, up to 20 blocks for a maximum of +24 damage

• +50% Critical damage due to striking while falling (Vanilla mechanic)

This weapon is extremely tricky to use, as players must land a precise strike while essentially immobilized for maximum damage. Note that for the falling damage bonuses to take effect, you must strike while falling, and will deal significantly less damage if you hit the ground.

This datapack also contains a Book of Assassins that can also be given to players, detailing how to use this weapon. It is possible to enchant this weapon to make it deal even more damage. Combine with Feather Falling, Hay Bales, Water, or other cushioning blocks to mitigate fall damage. You can also combine this weapon with Smoke Bombs from my Throwable Bombs datapack for even more Assassin adventures!

This item is currently unobtainable, but I'm taking suggestions for a crafting recipe or a method of obtaining it here.