Build Siege Machines and assault fortresses that spawn throughout your Minecraft world.
This addon introduces four unique siege engines: the Catapult, Ballista, Trebuchet, and Battering Ram. Each requires a specific tactical approach to be used effectively during a siege.
For instance, the Catapult, Trebuchet, and Ballista are stationary once placed; you can adjust their firing direction, but they cannot be moved. In contrast, the Battering Ram is designed to be pushed directly toward a castle’s gates to breach them.
How to Operate the Machines
Machines must be loaded before they can fire. The Catapult and Trebuchet use Cobblestone blocks as ammunition, while the Ballista requires arrows in your inventory. Once correctly loaded, a loading animation will play. To fire, hold a Firing Stick and interact with (tap) the machine.
Fortresses and Sieges
As you explore, you will discover new structures spawning in the world, ranging from small camps and forts to massive castles guarded by medieval knights.
To begin a siege, set up your artillery and approach the fortification. Blowing a Goat Horn will trigger the event, spawning defenders and allowing you to claim rewards upon victory. One such reward is the Ruler’s Crown, which effectively makes you the king of the realm and compels knights to obey you.
Final Impression
In my time with this addon, I really appreciated the design of the siege machines and the mechanics of the mini-game. While the loop might become repetitive over long play sessions, the first several encounters with waves of enemies were incredibly fun.