Copper Expansion
by ranbom
Copper Expansion, a Forge mod by ranbom, adds copper tools, armor and a lightning-based weapon for the early game.
What it does
The mod adds copper tools and a set of copper armor, with a new weapon called the ThunderBlade. Its main purpose is to give players accessible gear during the early stages of survival and exploration, before iron or other stronger materials are reached.
The ThunderBlade is the mod's unique weapon: during thunderstorms its strikes can call down lightning on enemies, adding a combat element that depends on the weather. Copper Expansion is a Forge-only mod for 1.20.1, and both the server and every player need it. Its license is the MIT License, and the code is not open source.
The mod was first published on 2024-07-03 and last updated on 2024-07-25, when version 1.1.0 for 1.20.1 was released. It is one of several copper equipment mods for Forge 1.20.1.
Key features
Copper tools
Copper pickaxes, axes, shovels and other tools for early-game mining and gathering.
Copper armor
A full copper armor set meant to cover the early part of survival and exploration.
ThunderBlade
A new weapon whose strikes summon lightning on enemies during thunderstorms.
Storm-based combat
Lightning from the ThunderBlade changes how fights go when rain and thunder are active in the world.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Early-game survival
Copper gear gives players a sturdier option than wood or stone before they reach iron.
Thunderstorm fights
Players who stay out during storms can use the ThunderBlade to strike enemies with lightning.
Who it’s for: The mod suits players who want copper equipment and a storm-dependent weapon in a Forge 1.20.1 world. Server owners who run the mod need to install it on the server and on every client that joins.
How it compares
Copper Tools & Armor BUT GOOD is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 with the same client and server environment, released under the MIT License and not open source. Copper Reborn is also a Forge 1.20.1 mod with the same environment, but it is released under a custom license and is not open source. Copper Equipment! is a Forge 1.20.1 mod that is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Expansion | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-07-25 |
| Copper Tools & Armor BUT GOOD | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-02-21 |
| Copper Reborn [1.20.1] | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-12 |
| Copper Equipment! | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-29 |
Questions
Does Copper Expansion need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does Copper Expansion support?
When does the ThunderBlade's lightning work?
In the catalog
Copper Expansion is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Embark on an enriched early-game journey and late game combat in Minecraft with the Copper Expansion mod! This mod introduces essential new features centered around copper, enhancing your gameplay with practical improvements and exciting new items. Features: - Copper Tools and Armor: Equip yourself with essential…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/copper-expansion
- Owner
- ranbom
- Published
- 2024-07-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-07-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15