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Pragmatic Apparatus Wiki & Guide

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Adds utility items and blocks including flight rings, storage bags, building tools, and various decorative elements.

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Contents (9)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Blocks
  5. Mobs
  6. Enchantments
  7. Configuration
  8. Frequently asked questions

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Create an Efficient Item Sorting and Storage SystemUnderstanding Transfer and Retrieval Nodes The mod's pipe network uses two core components: Transfer Nodes pull items…Explore Custom Dimensions and Gather Rare ResourcesAccessing The Depths and The Last Millennium Pragmatic Apparatus adds custom dimensions accessible through portals.…Set Up Your First Automated Mining OperationChoosing Your Quarry Pragmatic Apparatus offers two main automated mining machines: the Quantum Quarry and the Ender…Unlock Creative Flight in Survival Mode with Angel RingsFinding and Crafting Angel Rings The mod provides six distinct Angel Ring variants, each granting full creative…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 363excessive_utilities:keep_paintbrush · 208excessive_utilities:shaped_unstable · 34excessive_utilities:qed · 8excessive_utilities:resonator · 8excessive_utilities:enchanter · 6excessive_utilities:shaped_division · 2excessive_utilities:snow_globe · 1minecraft:smelting · 1excessive_utilities:damage_glass_cutter · 1

Items

77 items · showing 24. Browse all →

Angel RingBag of HoldingBedrockium IngotBiome MarkerBreadth-First Search UpgradeBuilder's WandChicken Wing RingCompound BowCreative Builder's WandCreative Destruction WandCreative UpgradeCursed LassoDemon IngotDemon NuggetDepth-First Search UpgradeDestruction PickaxeDestruction WandDiamond SickleDivision SigilDrop of EvilEnchanted IngotEnder ReceiverEnder ShardEnder Transmitter

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Blocks

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Angel BlockAntennaBedrockium DrumBlackout CurtainBlock of BedrockiumBlock of Demon MetalBlock of Enchanted MetalBlock of Evil-Infused IronBorder StoneCarved 'Eminence' StoneCarved GlassChandelierClimograph Base UnitColored Bricks (Black)Colored Bricks (Blue)Colored Bricks (Brown)Colored Bricks (Cyan)Colored Bricks (Gray)Colored Bricks (Green)Colored Bricks (Light Blue)Colored Bricks (Light Gray)Colored Bricks (Lime)Colored Bricks (Magenta)Colored Bricks (Orange)

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Mobs

Creatures this mod adds.

Flat Transfer NodeMagical Boomerang

Enchantments

Enchantments this mod adds.

Bladerang
Boomereaperang
Burnerang
Kaboomerang
Zoomerang

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
advancedFilingCabinetCapacityAdvanced Filing Cabinet Capacity
angelRingGpCostAngel Ring GP Cost
athenaTooltipAthena Tooltip
basicFilingCabinetCapacityBasic Filing Cabinet Capacity
bedrockDrumCapacityBedrockium Drum Capacity
boomerangBoomerang
boomerangItemPickupRadiusBoomerang Item Pickup Radius
boomereaperangRadiusBoomereaperang Radius
chandelierRadiusChandelier Radius
chicken_wing_ringChicken Wing Ring
chickenWingRingDurationTicksChicken Wing Ring Duration (ticks)
chickenWingRingFallSpeedChicken Wing Ring Fall Speed
chickenWingRingGpCostChicken Wing Ring GP Cost
chickenWingRingRechargeTicksChicken Wing Ring Recharge Time (ticks)
conveyorBeltSpeedConveyor Belt Speed
creativeMillGenerationCreative Mill Generation
cursed_earthCursed Earth
cursedEarthBonusSpeedCursed Earth Bonus Speed
cursedEarthBonusStrengthCursed Earth Bonus Strength
cursedEarthBurnInDayCursed Earth Burns in Daylight
cursedEarthChanceCursed Earth Chance per Check
cursedEarthCheckRadiusCursed Earth Check Radius
cursedEarthMaxSpawnedMobsCursed Earth Max Spawned Mobs
cursedEarthPeriodCursed Earth Period (ticks)

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Frequently asked questions

How do I start with Pragmatic Apparatus Mod?
Begin by crafting basic Transfer Nodes and Retrieval Nodes to set up your first item pipes, then progress to building a simple automated mining machine like the Quantum Quarry once you have enough resources and power generation. The mod is designed to be learned gradually—start with manual mining and storage, then automate as you unlock better tools and generators.
What's the difference between Transfer Nodes and Retrieval Nodes?
Transfer Nodes push items out into connected pipes and inventories, while Retrieval Nodes pull items from adjacent inventories into the pipe network. Use Retrieval Nodes to extract from chests and machines, and Transfer Nodes to distribute items to their destinations.
How do I get creative flight without going into creative mode?
Craft one of the six Angel Ring variants and equip it in your hand or armor slot—each ring grants full creative flight in survival mode with no durability loss. The rings are among the mod's most powerful utility items and require significant resources to craft.
What is Grid Power and how do I use it?
Grid Power is a special energy system used by certain tools and utility devices in the mod, separate from Forge Energy (FE). You'll need to generate and store Grid Power using dedicated blocks, then channel it to the tools that require it.
Can I upgrade my quarries to mine faster or deeper?
Yes, both the Quantum Quarry and Ender Quarry accept upgrade modules that improve their mining speed, efficiency, and capabilities. Check your quarry's interface to see which upgrades are compatible and install them as you craft them.
How do I access the custom dimensions like The Depths?
You'll need to craft and activate a portal block specific to each dimension—The Depths and The Last Millennium each have their own portal structures. Consult the mod's progression to learn which resources and crafting recipes unlock each dimension.
What's the best way to store massive amounts of items?
Use Filing Cabinets for organized item storage and Trash Cans for disposal, connected to your pipe network with Retrieval Nodes for easy access. For liquids, craft Drums which provide huge storage capacity in a compact footprint.
Do the colored and painted blocks have any function, or are they just decoration?
They are purely decorative—the mod includes over 200 colored block variants like painted planks and lanterns to help you customize and beautify your base without affecting gameplay.
How many FE generators does this mod add, and which is the strongest?
The mod adds 16 different FE generators, with the Rainbow Generator being the most powerful option. Build multiple generators and combine their output to power large automation systems.
Can I use the Builder's Wand and Destruction Wand together in a workflow?
Yes—use the Destruction Wand to clear large areas quickly, then use the Builder's Wand to place blocks in bulk to rebuild or construct. Both tools are designed to speed up building and terraforming tasks significantly.