Soot Mod — Guide
Materials and Resources
Soot introduces several new materials that are essential for its advanced machinery and recipes.
Antimony
Antimony is the primary new metal introduced by Soot. It is not found as a natural ore but must be produced through a specific smelting process involving Lead and Sulfur.
| Material | Acquisition Method | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfur | Dropped by certain mobs or found in chests | Used in the production of Antimony and Alchemical recipes |
| Antimony Ore | Created via Alchemical Mixer | Smelted into Antimony Ingots |
| Antimony Ingot | Smelted from Antimony Ore | Used for advanced Soot machinery and tools |
| Antimony Block | Crafted from 9 Antimony Ingots | Decorative and compact storage |
Sulfur
Sulfur is a critical reagent in Soot. It can be obtained by crushing certain materials or as a drop from mobs. It is primarily used to convert Lead into Antimony within a furnace or specialized heater.
Mechanics
Soot modifies and expands upon several core Embers mechanics to provide a deeper gameplay experience.
Improved Alchemy
In base Embers, alchemy can be somewhat unpredictable. Soot introduces the Alchemical Mixer, which provides a more deterministic way to handle high-level transmutations. By using specific ratios of fluids and Ember, players can create rare materials without the high failure rate of the standard Exchange Tablet.
Heat Management
Soot introduces new ways to manage heat in the Hearth Coil. By placing certain blocks like Copper or Dawnstone beneath the coil, the rate at which items are smelted can be significantly increased, though this often comes at the cost of higher Ember consumption.
Golem Logic
Soot adds improvements to the way Embers' Golems behave, allowing for better automation of resource gathering and transport within a workshop. This includes better pathfinding and the ability to interact with Soot-specific containers.