1.8 vs 1.9+ PvP

Description

This data pack adds back 1.8 pvp while still keeping the option to stay in 1.9+ pvp. This lets you block with swords (1.8 only) and changes saturation for each respective version. Players that have just joined are given an option to select their pvp version. 1.9+ pvp stays around the same. 1.8 pvp players get sword blocking, no attack cooldowns, and weaker axes, but can't use their offhand.

1.8 pvp mechanics

• Sword blocking
  • Roughly 50% damage reduction
  • Reduced knockback while airborne
  • No attack cooldowns
  • Old axe damage
  • No saturation healing
  • No offhand
  • Old Enchanted Golden Apples

Config:

• Offhand for 1.8
• Shields for 1.8
• Netherite for 1.8
• Enchanted Golden Apple crafting for 1.8
• 1.8 knockback
• Natural Regeneration (for UHC)
• Different ways to set pvp style
  • Player's choice (default)
  • All 1.8
  • All 1.9+ (at this point why did you download the pack?)
  • No automatic assigning
    • For use on servers that want to select for the players
  • Enchanted Golden Apple versions (1.8, 1.9+, bedrock)

Note:

Everything in this data pack functions as close to acutal Minecraft. Obtained through testing and information on the Minecraft wiki.

For Multiplayer

For use on servers, set rate-limit=0 and network-compression-threshold=-1 in the server.properties file to advoid attack voiding. 1.8 PvP works best on low ping.

To-do:

• Testing with a pro 1.8 player to find small quirks
• Vertical Knockback while target is in the air (only while 1.8 players hit things)
• No sweep hits for 1.8 players