ArchMod - Draw Runes, Cast Spells

Draw runes directly on the ground and let ArchMod recognize them.
Combine recognized runes into a spell sequence, then cast the result.
Includes the full Elder Futhark alphabet, configurable visual effects and sound volume, and support for spell add-ons.

Work in progress: features, spell effects, and balance may change as development continues.

ArchMod is inspired by MageVR.

Requirements and installation

Install UE4SS using the link in the Requirements section.
Download ArchMod (COMPLETE) from the Files tab.
Extract the archive into your RuneScape: Dragonwilds installation folder. For example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\RSDragonwilds
After extraction, verify that this file exists: RSDragonwilds\Content\Paks\LogicMods\ArchMod.pak

Uninstall

Remove the files added by the archive. ArchMod does not modify your save or world file.

Quick start

Press F9 to enable or disable drawing mode.
Hold the middle mouse button and draw a rune on the ground.
Draw every rune in a spell sequence, then press E to cast it.

For reliable recognition, draw large, straight strokes where possible; close shapes such as circles and rectangles; and draw each rune as one continuous stroke. Clockwise strokes are recommended, though reverse strokes may also be recognized.

Elder Futhark rune chart

Included spell add-ons

Teleportation (A)

Draw these runes to create the first end of a portal:

Ansuz - Communication
Othala - Home / starting point
Circle - Containment

Together, these call for a connection to home and bind it into the first portal.

Teleportation (B)

Draw these runes to create the other end:

Ansuz - Communication
Wunjo - Destination
Circle - Containment

This sequence calls for a destination and contains the connection at the other end.

See ArchMod SpellTome - Teleport for details.

Base Movement

Move non-building base pieces such as carpets and chests with:

Othala - Home / the base
Ehwaz - Movement
Raidho - Journey

Together, the runes send the things at home on a journey with you.

Build more torches to increase movement speed. See ArchMod - Base-Movement Spell for details.

Base Disassembly

This spell destroys nearby building pieces for 30 seconds:

Othala - Home
Hagalaz - Change
Jera - Destruction
Circle - Containment

Together, these call for change at home and contain the destruction within the spell's range.

See ArchMod - Base-Disassembly Spell for details.

Configuration

Copy or rename settings_example.lua to settings.lua in RSDragonwilds\Binaries\Win64\ue4ss\Mods\ArchMod\Scripts, edit it while the game is closed, then restart the game.

return {
    -- ElectricLightning, EnergyLoop, Fire_Alt, Fire, Frost, Holy,
    -- Magic, MiasmaBoil, ParticleFollow, WaterSplash, Wind
    DrawEffect = "Holy",
    CastEffect = "MiasmaBoil",
    -- 0.0 is silent, 0.5 is the default, 2.0 is maximum volume.
    SoundVolume = 0.5,
    -- Unreal FKey names (for example: F, LeftMouseButton, ThumbMouseButton).
    DrawKey = "MiddleMouseButton",
    ToggleDrawKey = "F9",
}

DrawKey is currently fixed to MiddleMouseButton; ToggleDrawKey changes the key used to enable or disable drawing mode.

Create your own spells

Choose a rune sequence, then open BasicTomeMod\Scripts\spell_caster_basictome.lua and add a new condition inside its cast callback. For example, this casts a fire aura after Fehu, Sowilo, and Circle:

if Sequence == "rune_fehu,rune_sowilo,circle" then
    Actor:BasicTomeMod_SpawnAura(5.0, FName("NS_Free_Spells_Aura_Fire"))
end

Save the file and restart the game. The included Teleport spells show the same pattern. If you make a separate spell add-on, hook BasicTomeMod_OnCast as the other Tome mods do; that event can only have one RegisterCustomEvent owner.

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Credits

$Q Gesture Recognition whitepaper - basis for the handwritten recognition logic, adapted for ArchMod.
Fire crackling sound.
Unreal VFX Assets: [18] Free Spells Niagara - UrtanoVFX.

Also available on Nexus Mods.

ArchMod - Create Your Custom Spells