How do I get started with Iron Chests?
You can craft a standalone metal chest at a crafting table, for example the copper chest from copper ingots. You can also craft an upgrade item and use it on a chest you've already placed. The copper chest is the entry tier and holds 45 slots, compared to a vanilla chest's 27.
How do I upgrade a chest without breaking it?
Hold the upgrade item for the tier you want in your main hand, then hold Shift and Right-Click the placed chest. It upgrades instantly where it stands, and everything inside stays put, so nothing spills on the ground.
I right-clicked my chest with an upgrade item and it just opened, what went wrong?
You need to be holding Shift (sneaking) while you Right-Click, otherwise you just open the chest normally. Also make sure the upgrade item is in your main hand, not your off hand.
How many slots does each iron chest tier have?
The copper chest has 45 slots, iron has 54 and gold has 81. Diamond, emerald, crystal and obsidian chests all have the maximum of 108 slots.
Is there any point in emerald, crystal or obsidian chests if diamond already has 108 slots?
They all hold the same 108 slots, so you pick based on the extra feature. Crystal chests have transparent sides that show the stored items inside. Obsidian chests give strong protection against explosions.
Which chest should I use to protect stuff from creepers and TNT?
Use the obsidian chest. It's built to give strong blast protection to the valuables stored inside, and it still holds the full 108 slots.
Can I see what's inside a chest without opening it?
Yes, with crystal chests. Their transparent sides display the stored items inside the block, which makes them good for labeled storage walls.
Do I have to craft a different upgrade item for every tier?
Yes, the mod has a dedicated upgrade item for each step along the material progression. Craft the one that matches the tier you're upgrading to, then apply it to the placed chest.
Is there a Christmas chest in Iron Chests?
Yes, the mod includes a special Christmas chest variant with a festive look. It's meant for seasonal and decorative builds.
Does Iron Chests need to be installed on the server and the client?
It adds new blocks and items, so for multiplayer the server and every player connecting to it need the mod installed. If you place a lot of crystal chests in one spot, keep in mind they draw the items inside them, which adds some extra rendering compared to plain chests.