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Copper Age Backport
A Minecraft mod that brings the complete Copper Age experience to older Minecraft versions.
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Quick answer
Which Copper Age Backport release should I use?
Copper Age Backport copperagebackport-forge-1.20.1-0.1.4.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Copper Age Backport required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Copper Age Backport copperagebackport-forge-1.20.1-0.1.4.jar need?
copperagebackport-forge-1.20.1-0.1.4.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Copper Age Backport without breaking your instance.
Built for Copper Age Backport copperagebackport-forge-1.20.1-0.1.4.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use copperagebackport-forge-1.20.1-0.1.4.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside copperagebackport-forge-1.20.1-0.1.4.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Copper Age Backport add?
Copper Age Backport
(formerly Copper Golem Legacy)
A Minecraft mod that brings the complete Copper Age experience to older Minecraft versions. Starting with the beloved Copper Golem from the Minecraft Live 2021 mob vote, this mod adds copper-related blocks, items, and mechanics, including Copper Chests, Buttons, Statues, and the full oxidation system.

Features
Minecraft Namespace
All vanilla backport features use the minecraft: namespace (e.g., minecraft:copper_chests) to ensure seamless world migration when updating to Minecraft 1.21.10+. Mod-exclusive features like Copper Buttons remain under copperagebackport:.
Copper Golem
- Summoned by placing a carved pumpkin on a copper block
- Transports items between Copper Chests
- Randomly presses nearby Copper Buttons
- Four oxidation stages
- Iron Golems can now offer flowers to Copper Golems
- Configurable oxidation time
- Configurable transport stack size
- and more
Wooden Shelves
- Wooden Shelves (12 wood variants, up to 3 items, redstone output)
End Flash Effect
- Periodic sky flashes that illuminate the End dimension with a purple tint
- Doesn’t work with shaders because End Flash doesn’t exist in 1.20.1; it was only added in 1.21.4.
- Iris/OptiFine only provide the endFlashIntensity uniform on 1.21.4+
Copper Storage & Redstone
- Copper Chests with oxidation, waxing, and double chest support
Copper Blocks & Decoration
- Copper Buttons (8 variants, won't oxidize while pressed, exclusive to mod)
- Copper Statues (4 poses, comparator output 1-4, reversible to golems)
- Copper Torch with custom flame particles + wall variant (Amendments compatible)
- Copper Lantern (8 variants, light level 15, hanging & standing, Amendments compatible)
- Copper Chain (8 variants, rotatable, waterloggable, ConnectibleChains compatible)
- Copper Bars (8 variants, connect to blocks, waterloggable)
- Lightning Rods (7 new weathering variants, config to disable oxidation, Friends and Foes conversion recipes)
- Exclusive to 1.20.1
- Copper Trapdoor (8 variants, hand-openable like wooden trapdoors)
- Copper Door (8 variants, synchronized oxidation, both halves wax/scrape together)
- Chiseled Copper (8 variants, crafting & stonecutting recipes)
- Copper Grate (8 variants, transparent, waterloggable, mobs can't spawn on it)
- Copper Bulb (8 variants, T-flip-flop redstone, light levels 15/12/8/4 by oxidation)
Copper Gear
- Copper Tools & Weapons (Pickaxe, Axe, Shovel, Hoe, Sword – stone–iron tier)
- Copper Armor (Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots – between chainmail & iron)
- Copper Horse Armor (protection 4, found in various loot chests)
Compatibility & Extras
- FastChest support (Fabric & Forge)
- Amendments
- Friends and Foes
- SophisticatedStorage support (NeoForge & Forge)
- IronChests support (NeoForge & Forge)
- ConnectibleChains support (Fabric & Forge)
- Quark support (Forge only)
- PaleGardenBackport: Pale Oak Shelf + crafting recipes
- VanillaBackport support: Pale Oak Shelf + crafting recipes
- Over 50 custom sounds for entities, blocks, and interactions
Localizaion
If you want to help translate this mod into or other languages, you can contribute on Crowdin.
Links & Support
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Copper Age Backport by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Copper Age Backport versions and loaders
copperagebackport-forge-1.20.1-0.1.4.jar
1 Dec 2025
copperagebackport-fabric-1.20.1-0.1.4.jar
1 Dec 2025
copperagebackport-neoforge-1.21.1-0.1.4.jar
1 Dec 2025
copperagebackport-fabric-1.21.1-0.1.4.jar
1 Dec 2025
copperagebackport-neoforge-1.21.1-0.1.3.jar
30 Nov 2025
copperagebackport-fabric-1.21.1-0.1.3.jar
30 Nov 2025
copperagebackport-forge-1.20.1-0.1.3.jar
30 Nov 2025
copperagebackport-fabric-1.20.1-0.1.3.jar
30 Nov 2025
copperagebackport-neoforge-1.21.1-0.1.2.jar
29 Nov 2025
copperagebackport-fabric-1.21.1-0.1.2.jar
29 Nov 2025
copperagebackport-forge-1.20.1-0.1.2.jar
29 Nov 2025
copperagebackport-fabric-1.20.1-0.1.2.jar
29 Nov 2025
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