GoldenMaus's Copper Tools
by GoldenMaus
Early-game progression gets a copper tier in GoldenMaus's Copper Tools: a complete set of copper tools and armor that fills the gap between leather and iron.
What it does
The mod adds a full set of copper tools and copper armor: a helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots, plus the tools needed to work with them. Crafting uses vanilla-style recipes that take copper ingots, and armor and tools can be broken down in a furnace to recover copper nuggets. Tags are included so datapacks and other mods can reference the new items.
The mod is built for Forge and NeoForge and runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files cover game versions 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 across nine release versions, and the latest Forge build is 1.4.0 for 1.20.1 while the latest NeoForge build is 2.0.1 for 1.21.10. The code is not open source and the mod is released under All rights reserved, which also governs personal use, sharing and modification.
Key features
Copper tool set
Copper pickaxes, axes, shovels, swords and hoes fill the gap between stone and iron tools early in a world.
Copper armor
A helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots made of copper give protection between leather and iron.
Furnace recycling
Copper tools and armor can be smelted back down, returning copper nuggets for reuse.
Vanilla-style recipes
Every craft uses copper ingots in patterns that match the vanilla crafting layout.
Datapack tags
Item tags for the copper tools and armor let datapacks and other mods reference them.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x8 of 8 versions with builds
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Copper Extensions is a Forge and NeoForge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 under All rights reserved, and it is not open source. Copper plus Backport adds Fabric support, covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 and is released under the MIT License, but it is not open source either. Better Copper Tools targets 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 on Forge and NeoForge under All rights reserved. Motifity's Copper Tools is available for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.19.2 – 1.21.8 under All rights reserved. All of these are client and server mods.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoldenMaus's Copper Tools | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 | Client and server | 2025-11-02 |
| Copper Extensions | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-08-05 |
| Copper plus Backport | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-02-22 |
| Better Copper Tools | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2024-08-15 |
| Motifity's Copper Tools | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2025-12-19 |
Questions
Does GoldenMaus's Copper Tools need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does GoldenMaus's Copper Tools support?
Can copper tools and armor be recycled?
Can the copper items be used in datapacks?
In the catalog
GoldenMaus's Copper Tools is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 15,569 mods support Minecraft 1.21.10.
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What the author says
Tired of copper being just for decoration or lightning rods? This mod brings copper to life by adding a full set of copper tools and armor, making early-game progression more dynamic and rewarding. Copper Armor: Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, and Boots — stylish and practical, offering protection between leather and…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/goldenmauss-copper-tools
- Owner
- GoldenMaus
- Published
- 2025-06-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-02
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15