[1.8.8] - 2026

Fixed

• Configuration Persistence: Critical fix for ConfigMerger where duplicate lines (e.g., enabled: true) were causing the wrong keys to be read and values to be overwritten. This specifically fixes cultivation_towers.enabled resetting to true.

[1.8.7] - 2026

Added

• Custom Mob System: Comprehensive custom mob system with spawning and drop mechanics based on xianxia/donghua themes.
  • Expanded Mob Roster: Added 10 custom mob types (Demonic Beast, Corrupted Spirit, Rogue Cultivator, Ancient Guardian, Blood Wraith, Frost Elemental, Infernal Hound, Void Stalker, Stone Colossus, Shadow Assassin) with unique stats and behaviors.
  • Universal Spawning: Mobs can now spawn in all biomes with configurable probability, replacing vanilla spawns.
  • Realm-Based Scaling: Mobs have cultivation realms determined by location (Y-level), distance from spawn, or random weights.
  • Custom Drop Tables: Realm-based drop system with custom items. Added Enchantment Glow to all custom drops for better visibility.
  • Looting Support: Drop chances increase with Looting enchantment.
  • Configuration Files: Added custom_mobs.yml and custom_drops.yml for full customization.
  • Dynamic Nametags: Mobs display shortened custom nametags (e.g., [Realm] Name HP❤) to reduce visual clutter.
  • Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing realm system and Spirit Stone mechanics.
• Server Folder Organization: sects.yml, spiritual_pool.yml, and towers.yml are now stored in Server/ subdirectory. Auto-migration moves existing files on startup.
• Hex Color Support: Added ColorUtils for parsing both legacy & codes and Hex colors (&#RRGGBB) across all GUIs and messages.
• Config Backup System: Implemented version-based backup system that moves old configs to backups/backup_vX.X.X_TIMESTAMP/ when the plugin updates.

Improved

• Message System: Added custom mob messages to messages.yml for kill notifications and rare drop announcements.

[1.8.6] - 2026

Added

• Aura Ability: Implemented the /ic ability aura command. This toggleable ability releases an aura that applies debuffs to nearby entities based on the player's realm.
  • Scalable Effects: Effects (Weakness, Slowness, etc.) and radius scale automatically with Realm ID.
  • Visuals: Displays particle effects around the player and a ring indicating the aura's range.
  • Qi Cost: The aura consumes Qi every second while active (configurable).
  • Smart Targeting: Only affects mobs and players with a lower cultivation realm than the caster.
  • Configuration: Added aura.yml for full customization of radius, effects, costs, and particles.
• Qi Gathering Perk: Players reaching Realm 1 (Qi Gathering) are automatically granted permission for the Aura ability.

Improved

• Combat Balancing: significantly improved the defense formula. Defense is now calculated as Damage * (20 / (20 + Armor)), making defense points much more effective at reducing damage and preventing one-shots in high-stat PvP.
• API Compatibility: Updated particle and potion effect names to support newer Minecraft versions (1.20+).

[1.8.5] - 2026

Added

• World Whitelist: Added allowed_worlds list to config.yml to strictly control which worlds towers can spawn in.

Improved

• Nether Spawning: Towers now ignore the bedrock ceiling and penetrate through it to find the true floor (netherrack), fixing the issue where they spawned at Y=127.
• End Dimension Protection: Implemented a 1000-block restricted zone around (0,0) in the End to prevent towers from spawning near the Dragon fight area.
• Liquid Prevention: Added strict checks to prevent towers from spawning in Lava or Water (e.g., Nether lava oceans).
• Generator Elevation: Fixed TowerGenerator to strictly respect the TowerManager's calculated ground height instead of defaulting to the world's highest block (which was often the ceiling).

[1.8.4] - 2026

Added

• Alchemy Profession System: A complete crafting system with a 3x3 GUI, custom recipes, and progression. Players can now craft powerful pills using spiritual herbs and Spirit Stones.
• Plant Mutation Mechanic: Players can use Spirit Stones on crops (carrots, mushrooms, flowers, etc.) for a chance to mutate them into spiritual versions, marked by floating holograms.
• Recipe Book GUI: A visual guide for alchemists to track their unlocked recipes and required ingredients, accessible via the Mastery menu.
• Bulk Crafting: Support for Shift-Click crafting in the Alchemy GUI, allowing players to create multiple pills at once.
• Race Statistics: Races now provide functional Attack and Defense modifiers that are correctly applied to player attributes.

Improved

• Unified Command Structure: Consolidated all individual commands into a single /ic command system with subcommands for better usability.
• Advanced Mastery Menu: The /ic mastery GUI now features a progress bar, detailed experience tracking, and access to the Recipe Book.
• Optimized Health Display: Limited the heart display to a maximum of 2 rows (40 HP) to prevent screen clutter, while maintaining full health scaling in the background.
• Enhanced Action Bar: Standardized the health display to always show hearts, improving clarity for high-level cultivators.
• Improved Admin Give: The /ic admin give command now handles custom crops and items with spaces in their names correctly.

Fixed

• Alchemy Balancing: Corrected pill effect durations (now in seconds) and amplifier levels to match configuration.
• Tier Migration: Implemented automatic migration from legacy "Novice" tier to the current "Initiate" tier.
• Configuration Loading: Fixed issues with crops.yml map loading and ensured the reload command updates all relevant managers.
• Health Scaling Bug: Resolved an issue where health scaling would incorrectly reset when using certain pills.

[1.8.3] - 2026

Added

• Dynamic Race System: Custom races can now be created in races.yml. The /ic race select command, tab-completion, and selection book now update automatically.
• Permission Management: Added immortalcultivation.race permission (granted by default to Mortal realm) for race selection.
• Data Persistence: Data is now saved globally on server shutdown to prevent progress loss.
• Configurable Toggles: Added enabled flags in config.yml to independently enable/disable Cultivation Towers and Pools.
• Qi Functionality: Implemented the removeQi method for complete energy management.

Improved

• Performance Optimization: Implemented a caching system for player data, drastically reducing disk I/O load during meditation.
• Tower Generation: Relaxed spawn requirements (more biomes supported, terrain elevation tolerance, and reduced player distance) to make them easier to find.
• Configuration Updates: New non-destructive update system that preserves user modifications in .yml files.
• Admin Commands: Restructured /ic permissions to separate administrative functions from player functions.

Fixed

• Corrected the auto-save timer (tick calculation).
• Fixed PlaceholderAPI crashes when sect data was incomplete.
• Optimized race messages to prevent spam during biome changes.
• Fixed the bug preventing tower spawns too close to the player who triggered them.

[1.8.2] - 2025

Fixes

• Fixed the tower generation, now it can only spawn in plains biome
• Fixed meditation, now when you die you don't stay in meditation
• Fixed Astral race, now it work properly
• Fixed spam message for race, now you only see the message multiplier when the multiplier change and not every time you change biome

[1.8.1] - 2025

Fixes

• Updated tower generation to ensure towers spawn on solid, even ground without creating a large artificial base, preventing spawning on trees or uneven terrain like mountainsides

[1.8] - 2025

Added

• Implemented Race Selection system for new players to choose their race with unique attributes
• Added Tower System with multi-floor challenges, monster spawning, and progression mechanics
• Enhanced Spirit Stone system with configurable drop chances from tower monsters, increasing per floor

[1.7] - 2025

Added

• Implemented Server Age System with three phases: Growing Phase, Peak Era (Golden Age), and Declining Phase (Dharma Ending)
• Server age increases every 10 hours, affecting Qi gain multipliers
• Growing Phase: Qi gain increases by 2% per age up to a configured maximum age
• Golden Age: Qi gain remains at peak level until a configured maximum age
• Dharma Ending: Qi gain decreases over time until reaching zero
• Configurable phase durations and Qi gain multipliers in config.yml
• Added server age messages for Qi boost and decline notifications
• Added new command /ic admin menu that open a menu where you can configure Realm and Spiritual Root in game.
• Added new rarity system

[1.6] - 2025

Added

• Enhanced automatic configuration update mechanism to preserve player modifications while adding new default settings
• Updated permission format for abilities to immortalcultivation.ability.<abilityName> across all relevant files
• Added mechanism to update permissions in existing realms.yml files to the new format during plugin initialization
• Added missing message meditation.already_activated to messages.yml for consistency with ability usage
• Added new ability QiInfusion which coats the body with Qi, granting Strength 2 and Resistance 1 at the cost of 1000 Qi per second, available at Nascent Soul realm

Fixes

• Ensured configuration update mechanism does not remove custom player settings in .yml files
• Fixed permission update logic to run on plugin start to ensure existing realms.yml files are updated to new permission format
• Fixed bug that when you breakthrough you use the qi for the next stage and not the current stage

[1.5] - 2025

Added

• Added ground check for meditation to prevent starting meditation while flying or not on a block
• Added missing message for meditation ground check requirement
• Added missing message for pool compass permission error
• Added automatic configuration update mechanism for all .yml files to merge new fields from default configurations
• Added Fire Resistance effect for players in Nether pools to protect against fire and lava damage
• Added new config.yml option: "accumulation_limit_mode" for meditation

Fixes

• Fixed issue where players remain in sitting animation after rejoining the server by resetting meditation state on disconnect
• Fixed logic to ensure ground check is only applied when starting meditation, not when stopping it

[1.4] - 2025

Added

• Implemented Cultivation Pool system with different tiers (Common, Rare, Legendary) for Qi boosts during meditation
• Added pool detection with location adjustment for meditation sitting animation
• Added console logging for Qi gain during meditation, reflecting pool boosts
• Added colored dust particle effects for Cultivation Pools based on pool type, using configurable RGB values
• Added automatic configuration file update mechanism to handle outdated config versions
• Added permission check for /poolCompass command (immortalcultivation.poolcompass)

[1.3] - 2025

Added

• Implemented a sitting effect during meditation

[1.2] - 2025

Added

• Added configurable realm progression boost for meditation Qi and Exp gains
• Added Sect System
• When you reach the 2 stage you can create and manage a sect. (Modificable)

Improved

• Changed admin command from /cultivationadmin to /ic admin for better usability

Changelog

[1.1] - 2024

Fixes

• Fixed a bug where tribulation would continue after player death
• Fixed a bug where players wouldn't gain stats after breakthrough
• Fixed a bug where qi/exp could go negative when reaching higher realms
• Added number formatting system for the Action Bar (1000 Qi/exp → 1K Qi/exp, etc.)
• Added a compressed health system
• Added support for values up to 999T in /cultivationadmin setqi/exp command
• Added Tab Completion to /cultivationadmin command
• Added PlaceholderAPI Integration
• Added Flight Ability (/fly command)