RuneDelta 1.16.5 Update

This update brings a major parity backport from the modern RuneDelta versions, adds new world progression systems, new Runeboss structures, and a large number of gameplay fixes and improvements.

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Highlights

New Crusader Raid System

A new progression-based raid system tied to rune discovery.

• Unlocks after discovering 5 runes
• New Warlord enemy class
• Role-based raid compositions
• Overworld-only raid behavior
• Progression warning messages before unlock
• Automatic guide book delivery

This makes midgame progression far more dynamic and dangerous.

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Runeboss Dens

New underground structures that contain powerful encounters.

• Underground boss dens generate across the world
• Boss encounter triggers when entering
• Loot scales with depth
• Rune rewards scale with encounter difficulty
• Warning messages alert nearby players

Locate them with:

/locate structure runeboss_bed

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Boss Progression Rework

• Boss tiers now unlock based on world age
• New 10-day progression gates
• Improved spawn reliability
• Improved commands
• Expanded mob pool capable of becoming bosses

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Full Changes

Crusader System

• Full rebuild of crusader progression
• Unlock tied to the 5th discovered rune
• Added staged warnings before unlock
• Added warning book delivery
• Overworld-only spawning behavior
• Added Warlord class
• Updated raid compositions
• Class behavior tuning for:
  • Legionnary
  • Deadbolt
  • Beastmaster
  • Warlord
• Raid messaging improvements
• Despawn behavior when player dies
• Added configuration toggles
• ModMenu integration

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Runeboss Systems

• World-day-based tier unlock progression
• 10-day boss progression gates
• Spawn reliability improvements
• Improved command behavior
• Balanced boss drop economy by rarity and tier
• Expanded boss-capable mob pool beyond zombie/skeleton-only logic

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Runeboss Dens

• New underground structures
• Depth-scaled encounter difficulty
• Boss spawn trigger on entry
• Depth-scaled chest loot
• Rune reward logic improvements
• Environmental polish and warning messages
• Structure generation reliability improvements
• Water-surround prevention fixes

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Rune Gameplay Fixes

Large combat and trigger pass across rune systems.

• Fixed multiple trigger conditions
• Balanced melee / ranged / armor / tool rune behaviors
• Fixed defensive proc loops causing near-invincibility
• Added cooldown guards to repeat-trigger effects
• Fixed tool targeting mismatches
• Fixed invalid rune application cases
• Improved hostile rune drop behavior
• Added dimension-based drop multipliers

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Codex and Progression Improvements

• Added rune condition sections in codex entries
• Added discovery counter
• Improved discovery visibility
• Improved search and filters
• Improved command suggestions
• Expanded advancements and toast notifications
• Added crusader progression messaging

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Guide, Build Kits, and Commands

• Guide book restored on first spawn
• Improved command access flow
• Better creative vs survival behavior
• Improved checklist / build kit system
• Random netherite build tooling improvements
• Command cleanup

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Stability and Release Polish

• Naming cleanup for the 1.16.5 release
• Removed incompatible content paths
• System polish across multiple mechanics
• General stability improvements