Simple Combat Engines Wiki

Simple Combat Engines Wiki & Guide
Java EditionMod
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The community wiki and guide for Simple Combat Engines — guides, recipes, items and mechanics.
Guides
Step-by-step, in-game.
Build a Ground Tank With Tracks or WheelsBuild a Helicopter That Hovers SteadilyBuild a Plane That Takes Off and Lands SafelyWire Your Vehicle's Engines and Control Parts So You Can Pilot It
Recipes
Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.
Items
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Vehicular Crowbar
Vehicular Screwdriver
Vehicular Toolkit
Vehicular Tools (Crowbar)
Vehicular Tools (Screwdriver)
Vehicular Tools (Wrench)
Vehicular WrenchW
Blocks
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AirBrake
Anti Tank Mine
Auto Gyro
Axis Trigger
Axis Trigger On
Ball Joint
Ball Joint Base
Ballast Tank
Ballast Tank Full
Basic Propeller
Black Control Surface Bottom
Black Control Surface Top
Black Horizontal Control Surface
Black Slab Wing
Black Vertical Control Surface
Blue Control Surface Bottom
Blue Control Surface Top
Blue Horizontal Control Surface
Blue Slab Wing
Blue Vertical Control Surface
Brown Control Surface Bottom
Brown Control Surface Top
Brown Horizontal Control Surface
Brown Slab WingFrequently asked questions
What other mods do I need for Simple Combat Engines to work?
You need both Warium and Valkyrien Skies. This mod extends both of them and acts as the bridge between them, so its vehicle parts depend on them being installed.
How do I start building my first vehicle?
Build the body out of blocks and turn it into a moving vehicle using Valkyrien Skies. Then add propulsion such as propellers, jet engines, wheels or tracks, and wire those parts to your controls. A ground tank is the easiest first build because you don't have to manage lift or balance in the air.
Why does nothing happen when I try to drive my vehicle?
Usually the engines or movement parts aren't wired to your control blocks. Use the mod's wiring system to connect each propulsion and control part directly, and check that every engine, wheel or control surface you added is actually linked.
Do I still have to build Warium's complicated machinery to power vehicles?
No. The point of this mod is to replace complex machinery setups with simplified vehicle parts that you connect directly with wiring.
Should I use propellers or jet engines?
Both are propulsion options for aircraft and other vehicles. Propellers suit simpler or slower builds, and jet engines are aimed at fast craft like fighter jets. Test both on your design, because weight and layout affect how each one performs.
My plane just slides along the ground and won't take off. What's missing?
A plane needs wings for lift, control surfaces to pitch up and steer, landing gear to roll on, and enough propulsion to get up to speed. Check all of these are present and wired. Also make sure the wings are large enough for the plane's weight.
My helicopter spins or tips over when it lifts off. How do I fix it?
This is almost always a balance problem. Keep the weight evenly distributed under the lift source so the craft isn't heavier on one side. Also check that all your control parts are wired so you can correct drift while hovering.
Should I use tracks or wheels on my tank?
The mod includes both as ground movement parts, and either can drive a tank. Pick based on the look and handling you want. Whichever you use, wire every track or wheel so the vehicle moves evenly.
Can I build boats and warships with this mod?
Yes, combat ships are one of the supported vehicle types alongside planes, helicopters and tanks. Build the hull as a Valkyrien Skies vehicle, then add and wire propulsion the same way you would for any other vehicle.
Is this mod fair to use on a survival PvP server?
Yes. Every component is balanced specifically for survival PvP and competitive play, so vehicles are meant to fit server combat rather than overpower it.
Related mods
Other wikis you may find useful.
Basic Propeller Rotor
Breaker Drill Head
Helicopter Blade
Helicopter Rotor
Hydraulic Component
Metal Wheel Component
Propeller Blade
Rotor Component
Seat Entity Spawn Egg
Tread Piece Component
Water Propeller Rotor
Wheel Component