What is Forbidden & Arcanus?
Forbidden & Arcanus by CesarZorak blends a magic progression with an unusually strong building-block catalog: arcane crystal spires, golden Deorum metalwork, dark Edelwood, and runic stones all serve double duty as materials and decor. It runs on Forge and NeoForge.
The magical core is Aureal, a personal magic resource, and the Hephaestus Forge, a ritual crafting altar that consumes it.
Progression Highlights
- Arcane Crystals mine from obelisk formations; process them into dust and gems feeding most recipes.
- Stella Arcanum ore glows with starlight and explodes when mined carelessly — silk touch or careful prep required; its shards gate the strong stuff.
- Hephaestus Forge: build the multiblock altar, generate Aureal (with its Corruption counterweight mechanic to manage), and forge signature items.
- Deorum golden metal crafts elegant gear, lanterns, doors, and the mod's currency-grade items.
- Edelwood: grow and hollow the dark trees for Edelwood Buckets (carry mobs and fluids) and haunted-forest building sets.
- Signature items: the Draco Arcanus Staff, the Eternal Stella (restores broken items), and a catalog of utility trinkets and statement weapons; JEI plus the in-game guide map your version's full set.
The mod slots into packs as "magic-lite": meaningful progression without a research grind, and every station looks like a build centerpiece.
Forbidden & Arcanus FAQ
How do I mine Stella Arcanum safely?
It detonates when broken without care: use silk touch, or clear surrounding blocks and tank the blast with protection. The explosion is the tax on its powerful shards.
What is Aureal and Corruption?
Aureal is the personal magic resource the Hephaestus Forge spends; Corruption accumulates from overuse and causes negative effects until cleansed. Balance generation and spending to stay clean.