More Armor and Tools Data Pack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need a resource pack for this mod to work?
Yes, you need to install the matching resource pack alongside the data pack for the new items to display correctly in your inventory and on armor stands. Without it, the new gear will show as purple and black placeholder textures.
How do I craft copper armor?
Craft copper armor the same way you would iron or diamond armor—arrange copper ingots in the armor crafting pattern on a crafting table. You'll get a full set of helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots.
What's different about obsidian tools compared to other new tools?
Obsidian tools require blaze sticks instead of wooden sticks as the handle material, making them more expensive to craft but giving you a unique high-tier option for tools and weapons.
Can I make hoes from the new materials?
No, the mod intentionally leaves out hoes for all new materials, so you'll still need to use regular wooden or stone hoes for farming.
Which new material is the strongest for armor?
Obsidian armor provides the highest protection among the new materials, followed by emerald and lapis lazuli, though exact durability values depend on your mod version.
Do I need to find new ores or can I use materials I already have?
You use materials you already have—copper, emeralds, quartz, redstone, lapis lazuli, and charcoal are all found or crafted through normal Minecraft gameplay.
What tools can I make from the new materials?
You can craft swords, pickaxes, axes, and shovels from copper, emeralds, quartz, redstone, lapis lazuli, and charcoal, giving you a full toolkit for each material.
Will this mod cause lag or performance issues?
Data packs are generally lightweight and shouldn't cause performance problems, but having both the data pack and resource pack installed means more files for your game to load.
Can I use this mod with other mods or data packs?
This mod should work with most other data packs and mods, but conflicts can occur if other packs modify the same recipes or add identical items—test it in a new world first.
Why don't my new tools show up in my inventory?
Make sure you've installed the resource pack and enabled it in your resource pack settings; without it, new items won't render properly even if the data pack is active.