Dark Doppelganger : Iron's Spells and Spellbooks Addon

 # Dark Doppelganger A high-difficulty boss mod for 1.20.1 and 1.21.1 inspired by dark magic, spellcasting combat, and multi-phase encounters and Heavily by Irons Spells and Spellbooks! The Dark Doppelganger is a powerful spell-casting enemy that mirrors player strength, summons minions, and escalates as the fight goes on. ***  *** ## 🧿 The Dark Doppelganger Boss The Dark Doppelganger is a **multi-phase boss fight** designed for experienced players. ### Boss Features * Multi-phase combat with increasing difficulty * Spellcasting melee and ranged attacks * Teleports back from the void if knocked off the world * Summons hostile minions during combat * Dynamic boss music and boss health bar * Scales stats and abilities based on configuration * Designed for **multiplayer encounters** (supports multiple players fighting at once) *** ## 🔮 Boss Phases * **Phase 1:** Standard spellcasting and melee attacks * **Phase 2:** Increased aggression and new spell combinations * **Final Phase:** Frequent minion summoning, life-drain abilities, and high pressure combat The boss **cannot be cheesed** easily and is intended to feel like an end-game encounter. *** ## 👁️ Minions The Dark Doppelganger can summon **hostile minions** during the fight. ### Minion Behavior * Attack players aggressively * Do NOT attack the boss or other boss minions * Automatically choose nearby players as targets * Despawn when the boss is defeated * Not player-owned and cannot be controlled Minions are designed to **pressure players**, not act as companions. *** ## Custom Items  * Shadow Orb - Summon Doppelganger item * Doppelganger - Ring +150 Mana +30 Health * Elder's Necklace - +200 Mana +25% Eldritch Spell Power * Summoner Necklace - +225 Mana +25% Summon Damage *** ## 📜 Custom Spells This mod includes **two custom spells**, used by the boss and its minions. * Jump Portal - Jump/evade fast spell  * Summon Minion - Lets you summon your own minion  ### ⚠️ Important Summon Minion spell is **NOT learnable** by players and **does not appear** in the Scroll Forge. These spells are used exclusively by the Dark Doppelganger and its summons, but defeating the boss gives you a chance at a spell drop! *** ## 🧙 Spellcasting System * Uses **Iron’s Spells & Spellbooks** * Fully integrated with spell schools, effects, and animations * Compatible with other spell-based mods *** ## How to Summon the Dark Doppelganger > ⚠️ The Dark Doppelganger is intended to be a dangerous encounter. * Use a **Shadow Orb** in the End. Throw it into the void. *** ## ⚙️ Configuration Most values are configurable: * Boss health * Damage * Armor * Spell power * Minion strength * Hard Mode toggles *** ## ⚔️ Intended Experience * Challenging, cinematic boss fight * Multiplayer-friendly * Spell-heavy combat * No PvP abuse or player-owned combat minions * Designed for late-game or modpack progression *** ## 🖤 Final Notes This mod is built to feel like a **true magical boss encounter**, not a standard mob fight. Prepare well. Good luck. *** ### **Dependencies** _1.21.1 Now available for NeoForge_ To enjoy the Dark Doppelganger mod, ensure the following dependencies are installed: 1. **Forge** (Version: 47.4.10 or higher) 2. **Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks** (Version: 3.15.0 or higher) 3. **Curios API** (Version: 5.7.0+1.20.1 or higher) 4. **Caelus API** (Version: 3.1.0+1.20 or higher) 5. **GeckoLib** (Version: 4.4.5 or higher) 6. **Player Animator** (Version: 1.0.2-rc1+1.20 or higher) *** **[](https://www.bisecthosting.com/p/pixeldream)**