The Crusader Sword is capable of releasing ranged attacks, the sword can be augmented with an crusader augmentations, which can be found in loot tables from structures.

It is also capable of using certain ingots to unleash a powerful energy attack that inflicts a debuff making it harder for enemies to defeat you. Debuff effect potency is 1x CRD level of the sword. Using this table you can turn your average Minecraft pvp match into a new experience.

Ingot	Attack Bonus	Debuff
Copper		Slowness
Iron/Steel	Steel increases attack damage of attack by 3x	Aversion
Gold	Holding Sword will render piglins neutral(if bright side sword) 3x Damage to piglins(if dark side sword).	Weakness
Silver	3x Bonus Damage to undead	Paralysis
Netherite	Massive Damage	Wither