Each tier of chest holds a different amount, so picking the right one saves materials and floor space. A vanilla wooden chest holds 27 slots. Here is what each tier from this mod gives you in a single block.
Capacity by Tier
| Chest | Slots |
|---|---|
| Copper | 45 |
| Iron | 54 |
| Gold | 81 |
| Diamond | 108 |
| Emerald | 108 |
| Crystal | 108 |
| Obsidian | 108 |
Picking a Tier
- Early game: A copper chest is a cheap step up from wood and gives you a lot of extra space per block. Use copper for overflow bins like cobblestone, dirt and wood.
- Mid game: Iron adds a bit more room. Gold is the big mid-tier jump to 81 slots, which suits farms that produce huge amounts of crops or mob drops.
- Late game: All of the top tiers hold the same 108 slots. Choose between them for their special traits rather than their size:
- Crystal has see-through sides, so you can see what is stored inside.
- Obsidian has strong blast protection.
- Diamond and Emerald offer the same top capacity for general storage.
You can upgrade chests in place later. Placing cheaper chests now does not lock you in. Just upgrade them with the matching upgrade item when you have the materials.