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Ic2 Additions FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need IC2ex installed to use this mod?
Yes, IC2 Additions Mod is an addon that requires IC2ex to be installed first. The mod will not work without the base IC2ex mod in your game.
What mods do I need to remove before installing Ic2 Additions?
Remove Advanced Solar Panels and Gravisuite from your mods folder before playing, as they conflict with this addon and will cause issues.
How do I start using advanced energy storage?
Follow the guide 'Set Up Your First Advanced Energy Storage Unit' to learn how to craft and place your first high-capacity battery like the Plasmatron or Auraton to replace your old MFSU.
What's the difference between the advanced drills?
The mod adds several drill tiers (Advanced, Nano, and Quantum) that increase in mining speed and durability; see 'Mine Faster with Advanced Drills' for specific uses and when to upgrade.
Can I use the Vajra to instantly break any block?
The Vajra and Advanced Vajra are designed to break blocks instantly, but some blocks may have special properties; test it in your world to see which blocks it works on fastest.
How do I craft the Advanced Nano Suit or Advanced Quant armor?
Check the 'Craft and Equip Advanced Armor Sets' guide for the exact recipes and materials needed to make these stronger armor pieces.
What new reactor fuels does this mod add?
The mod introduces Neptunium, 
Thorium, and Californium as new nuclear reactor materials, plus high-capacity energy crystals for extended crafting recipes; see 'Build a Nuclear Reactor with New Fuel Types' for details.
Thorium, and Californium as new nuclear reactor materials, plus high-capacity energy crystals for extended crafting recipes; see 'Build a Nuclear Reactor with New Fuel Types' for details.Is Sunarium still available in this mod?
Yes, this mod brings back Sunarium from older addons, though you should check the crafting recipes in-game or in NEI/JEI to see how to obtain it.
Will this mod cause lag with multiple advanced energy storage blocks?
Large numbers of any mod blocks can impact performance; if you experience lag, try reducing the number of active machines or storage units and monitor your frame rate.
Can I use Molecular Armor alongside other IC2 armor?
Molecular Armor is a separate armor set designed for maximum protection; you can wear it like any other armor, but equipping multiple armor types at once follows standard Minecraft rules (only one set active).