Matchlock Guns Mod 1.16.3, — Reference

Core Mechanics

Ignition Systems

Firearms are divided into three primary technological tiers, each with distinct firing requirements:

• Matchlock: The most primitive tier. To fire, you must have a Flint and Steel in your offhand. Right-click to ignite the match; once ignited, you can fire the weapon until the match goes out. Matchlocks cannot be fired in the rain.
• Wheellock: A mid-tier system that is more reliable than the matchlock. These weapons must be "wound up" before firing by holding Sneak + Right Click until the winding sound stops.
• Flintlock: The highest tier of standard ignition. Flintlocks fire instantly upon right-click and are the only tier that functions reliably in rainy weather.

Loading Process (1.16.x Update)

In newer versions, loading is a multi-step manual process performed using the offhand: 1. Gunpowder: Hold Right Click with 1 or 2 Gunpowder in the offhand (pistols require 1, muskets require 2). 2. Projectile: Hold Right Click with a Roundshot or Gravel (for blunderbusses) in the offhand. 3. Ramrod: Hold Right Click with a Ramrod in the offhand to seat the charge.

Note: Paper Cartridges can be used to combine gunpowder and shot into a single loading step, significantly increasing reload speed.

Artillery & Heavy Weapons

Artillery pieces are stationary or semi-mobile entities that provide massive fire support. They must be placed as blocks/entities and loaded manually.

Artillery Types

• Light Field Cannon: A mobile cannon that can be moved and aimed. Effective against infantry and light structures.
• Heavy Siege Cannon: A massive, stationary gun. It is capable of penetrating 3x3 layers of cobblestone. It requires 32 Gravel for a spread shot or a single Heavy Cannonball.
• Volley Cannon: A specialized artillery piece designed to fire multiple projectiles in a wide arc.
• Puckle Gun: An early tripod-mounted machine gun. It uses a revolving cylinder to fire rapidly compared to standard muskets.

Loading Artillery

1. Sponge: Use a Sponge to clean the barrel (prevents misfires).
2. Powder: Load Gunpowder into the muzzle.
3. Shot: Load a Cannonball or Grapeshot (Gravel).
4. Ram: Use a Ramrod to push the charge back.
5. Fire: Ignite the touchhole using a Linstock or Flint and Steel.

Crafting & Components

Assembly requires specialized components created via the Lathe.

The Lathe System

To use the Lathe, place it in the world. Hold a Chisel in your offhand and a metal rod or ingot in your main hand, then right-click the Lathe.

• Smooth Barrel: Crafted using a standard Chisel and a Metal Rod on the Lathe.
• Rifled Barrel: Crafted using a Hardened Chisel and a Metal Rod on the Lathe.
• Mechanical Parts:
• Simple: Iron Ingot + Chisel.
• Precision: Gold Ingot + Hardened Chisel.
• Ultra Precision: Diamond + Hardened Chisel.

Component Recipes

• Matchlock Mechanism: 3x Iron Nuggets, 1x Iron Ingot, 1x String.
• Flintlock Mechanism: 1x Flint, 2x Iron Nuggets, 1x Iron Ingot, 1x Mechanical Part, 1x Blaze Powder.
• Grip/Stock: Crafted using Wood Planks and Sticks.
• Metal Rod: Crafted by smelting Iron Ingots or via specific smithing recipes.

Ammunition & Tools

Ammunition

• Roundshot: Standard lead or iron balls used for most pistols and muskets.
• Gravel: Used as "grapeshot" for blunderbusses and cannons to create a spread effect.
• Paper Cartridges: Pre-packed gunpowder and shot that speed up the loading process.

Essential Tools

• Ramrod: Essential for loading almost all firearms. Must be held in the offhand during the reload sequence.
• Chisel / Hardened Chisel: Used at the Lathe to shape barrels and mechanical parts.
• Linstock: A long pole used to safely ignite cannons from a distance.
• Match: A slow-burning cord required for Matchlock weapons.