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Ancient Loot Crates FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Where do I find 
Resource Ore to start the mod?
Resource Ore generates underground in the Overworld between Y=-64 and Y=32. Use an iron pickaxe or better to mine it and collect Resource Shards. You'll need to dig down or explore caves to find it.How do I craft a loot crate?
Mine Resource Ore to get Resource Shards, then craft shards into Resource Gems. Use Resource Gems in a crafting recipe to create the box type you want—each box type requires gems and may need other materials.
Resource Ore to get Resource Shards, then craft shards into Resource Gems. Use Resource Gems in a crafting recipe to create the box type you want—each box type requires gems and may need other materials.Can I find loot crates without crafting them?
Yes, loot crates spawn randomly in dungeon chests, village structures, and Nether fortresses. You can search these structures and open any crates you find without crafting.
How do I open a loot crate?
Hold the crate in your hand and right-click it. The crate will open and drop random items based on its type into your inventory.
What's the difference between the box types?
Each box type drops different rewards: Ore Box gives ores and ingots, 
Food Box gives food, 
Weapon Box gives enchanted swords, Tool Box gives gathering tools, 
Armor Box gives armor pieces, 
Nether Box gives Nether materials, End Box gives rare End items, and Trim Box gives armor trim patterns.
Food Box gives food, Weapon Box gives enchanted swords, Tool Box gives gathering tools, Armor Box gives armor pieces, Nether Box gives Nether materials, End Box gives rare End items, and Trim Box gives armor trim patterns.How do I get rare enchantments like Mending?
Open Weapon, Tool, and Armor boxes—they reward gear with random enchantments, and there's a small chance to receive rare enchantments like Mending. Opening more boxes increases your chances.
Can I see what a box will drop before opening it?
No, loot crates give random rewards when opened. However, item tooltips show drop chances and typical item amounts so you know what each box type can contain.
Do I need a specific tool to mine Resource Ore?
Yes, you need an iron pickaxe or better to successfully mine Resource Ore and collect shards. Stone or wooden pickaxes won't work.
Resource Ore and collect shards. Stone or wooden pickaxes won't work.Can I craft Resource Blocks from gems?
Yes, Resource Gems can be crafted into Resource Blocks for storage or decoration. You can also break blocks back down into gems if needed.
Do loot crates respawn in structures?
Loot crates spawn randomly in structure chests when chunks generate or load, but they don't respawn in already-looted chests. Search unexplored structures or generate new chunks to find more.