Rafael's CopperCraft
by RaFaEL0
Rafael's CopperCraft gives copper a practical role in the early game, with a full set of tools and armor made from the metal, for Forge on 1.20.1.
What it does
Rafael's CopperCraft adds copper tools and a copper armor set. Each tool sits between stone and iron in durability and efficiency, so copper works as a useful intermediate material before iron is reached. The armor adds protection, and its copper visuals are distinct from vanilla gear.
Copper is the focus of the mod, extending the metal beyond decorative blocks and oxidized monuments into equipment that players use while exploring. It is an equipment mod that also fits the utility category, and it is a early release, version 0.0.1, that starts with the basics. The client needs it, and the server can run without it.
Installation requires Forge only. Files are published for Forge on 1.20.1, and the latest file is 0.0.1 for 1.20.1, dated 2024-11-04 and marked as alpha. The mod is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Copper tool set
Pickaxe, axe, shovel, hoe and sword are craftable from copper, giving a tool tier between stone and iron.
Copper armor set
Helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots add protection in the early game before iron equipment is available.
Durability and efficiency
Copper tools trade durability and mining speed against stone and iron, so each tier has a clear place in progression.
Copper visuals
Copper items use their own textures, making the metal recognizable on tools and armor in the world.
Gallery
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
Players who want longer early-game runs can craft copper gear before reaching iron ore.
Copper beyond decoration
Players who use copper in building and oxidized monuments can turn the metal into tools and armor.
Who it’s for: Players who want copper to have a role beyond decorative blocks. The mod suits single-player and multiplayer games on Forge 1.20.1, where the client needs it and the server may add it.
How it compares
lvchong's Copper tools is a Forge option for 1.19.4 – 1.20.1 that needs client and server, under All rights reserved and not open source. Remove Stone Tools is server-side only, published for 1.20.1 under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, so players join without installing anything. Copper Equipment! is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with client and server environment for 1.20.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael's CopperCraft | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client required, server optional | 2024-11-04 |
| lvchong's Copper tools | Forge | 1.19.4 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-02-13 |
| Remove Stone Tools | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2025-05-07 |
| Copper Equipment! | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-29 |
Questions
Which Forge version is supported?
In the catalog
Rafael's CopperCraft 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
### Version 0.0.1 - Unlock the Power of Copper! Copper Craft is a Minecraft mod that brings copper to the forefront of your adventures. In this early release, version 0.0.1, we’re starting with the basics to give copper the practical role it deserves. This mod is perfect for players looking to utilize copper beyond…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/rafaels-coppercraft
- Owner
- RaFaEL0
- Published
- 2024-11-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-11-04
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15