When copper debuted in Minecraft on June of 2021, it was immediately a block with tons of potential, thanks to the ability to age the material into a variety of different shades. Now, though, copper is finally living up to all that potential in Mojang’s upcoming update, The Copper Age, which brings a bunch of new options to put all that copper in your storage chests to use. The Copper Age update drops next week, on Septemer 30.
First (and finally), you’ll be able to wear and carry copper. Copper armor, which sits between leather and iron armor in terms of durability and protection, includes the full suite of armor, plus armor for your horse. You’ll also be able to create a full set of copper tools. These items won’t oxidize, and they’ll be more durable than stone tools, but less so than iron.
This update also adds copper chests, golems, and golem statues. You’ll get your first copper chest when you create a copper golem (combine copper blocks and a carved pumpkin to make this new friend-shaped mob). Then, you can put items into the copper chest, and the copper golem will sort those items into normal chests around your base. Additionally, when one of these little guys meets an iron golem, legend has it that something super adorable happens.
It’s great to see how Minecraft continues to evolve and introduce new materials like copper! The possibilities it offers for creativity and building are exciting. Looking forward to seeing what players come up with next!
Absolutely! The introduction of copper not only adds new crafting options but also encourages players to experiment with unique builds. Its ability to oxidize over time adds a whole new layer of strategy and creativity to the game.
exploration and creativity. It’s interesting how copper can oxidize over time, leading to different visual aesthetics in builds. This feature really adds a dynamic element to gameplay, making it more engaging!