✨ MAJOR REWORK UPDATE

CORE REWORK
ShieldRising has been completely redesigned from the ground up.

• Plugin fully migrated to Paper Plugin system
  
  
• Reworked shield progression logic (cleaner & more stable)
  
  
• Improved performance & data handling
  
  
• Better compatibility with modern Minecraft versions
  

️ SHIELD SYSTEM (REWORKED)
Previously:

• One shield = level up + single ability
  

Now:

• Expanded shield progression system
  
  
• Improved leveling balance & XP flow
  
  
• Each shield has its own identity + scaling
  
  
• Smarter shield conversion & handling
  

⚡ ABILITIES (IMPROVED)

• Each shield ability reworked for better balance
  
  
• Smoother activation system (F key)
  
  
• Better cooldown handling & responsiveness
  
  
• Enhanced visual feedback
  

NEW: SKILL TREE SYSTEM
Completely new feature

• Each shield now has its own skill tree
  
  
• Unlock powerful upgrades per shield
  
  
• Branch-based progression system
  
  
• Adds depth and long-term progression
  

NEW: STATS SYSTEM

• Player statistics tracking added
  
  
• Tracks combat, blocking, abilities, kills, etc.
  
  
• Persistent across sessions
  

NEW: ACHIEVEMENTS

• Built-in achievement system added
  
  
• Progress-based rewards & milestones
  
  
• Fully configurable per server
  

NEW: WIKI SYSTEM

• In-game /shield wiki
  
  
• Shows full shield details, abilities & stats
  
  
• Clean GUI overview for every shield
  

NEW: BOOST SYSTEM

• Temporary XP boost system added
  
  
• Admin-controlled multipliers
  
  
• Stacks with progression bonuses
  

VISUAL & AUDIO OVERHAUL

• ✨ Added full particle effects system
  
  
• Added configurable sound effects for all actions
  
  
• Level-ups, abilities, unlocks all now fully animated
  
  
• Much more immersive gameplay feel
  

⚙️ OVERALL IMPROVEMENTS

• Better configuration structure
  
  
• More modular & expandable codebase
  
  
• Improved stability & fewer edge-case bugs
  
  
• Smarter data persistence system
  

This update transforms ShieldRising from a simple shield leveling plugin into a full RPG progression system built around shields.

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