Essentia

Essentia is a lightweight Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.10 that introduces a clean and intuitive system for storing and managing player XP.

The mod focuses on simplicity, clarity, and expandability. Version 1 adds the Essentia Vial, with future updates bringing the Essentia Bank block and a full XP management interface.

What the Mod Does

Essentia allows players to:

• Store their XP safely in containers
• Carry XP between bases or worlds
• Save XP before dangerous encounters
• Share XP with teammates
• Use XP more strategically and efficiently

The goal is to replace the limitations of vanilla XP with a consistent, elegant, player-friendly XP ecosystem.

Current Features

Essentia Vial

A custom item that stores XP in precise units (XP points, not levels).

Core behavior:

• Capacity: 350 XP
• Deposit: Shift + Right-Click
• Withdraw: Right-Click (returns all stored XP)
• Partial Fill: Supported
• Tooltip: Shows exact XP stored
• Dynamic Visual States:
  • Empty
  • Partially filled
  • Full

The vial uses Minecraft’s modern data components and damage-based model dispatching to automatically update its appearance based on the fill level.

Planned Features

Essentia Bank (Block)

A stationary XP storage block with large capacity.

• Acts as a central XP reservoir
• Supports depositing/withdrawing XP
• Integrates naturally with Essentia Vials
• Ideal for mid/late-game storage setups

Custom GUI for the Essentia Bank

A simple interface that will show:

• Current XP stored
• Transfer controls
• Vial slots
• Capacity indicators

User Experience Improvements

• More refined tooltip indicators
• Optional HUD element for vial status

Audio & Animation

• Subtle sound effects for filling/withdrawing
• Simple animation to give the vial a “potion-like” feel when used

Stackable Empty Vials

Empty Essentia Vials will be stackable (like vanilla glass bottles).
When a player uses a stack:

• Only one vial separates from the stack
• That vial becomes the filled one
• The rest of the stack remains in the player’s hand

This keeps inventory management clean without breaking XP storage logic.