CurseForge · Minecraft mod
heavy_copper
Heavy Copper gives your copper a purpose.
Quick answer
Which heavy_copper release should I use?
heavy_copper.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is heavy_copper required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does heavy_copper.jar need?
heavy_copper.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.
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Before you install it
Add heavy_copper without breaking your instance.
Built for heavy_copper.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use heavy_copper.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
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Put it on the correct side
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Use the “Get this file” button beside heavy_copper.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does heavy_copper add?
Heavy Copper — makes your useless scrap copper worth something.
2 Copper Blocks → 1 Heavy Copper Ingot

Mining level and defense are the same as iron; durability is lower than iron.
Tools and weapons: even a direct attack lands a critical hit.
Wearing all 4 heavy copper armor pieces: permanent Slowness I (does not stack with other Slowness).
All of them can be enchanted with Channeling: an enchanted tool calls down lightning when it attacks; with enchanted armor, lightning damage you take is passed in full to hostile mobs within 24 blocks.
**Heavy Copper Anvil(**You can repair it with 15 Heavy Copper Ingots.)
Crafted from 3 Heavy Copper Blocks + 4 Heavy Copper Ingots (exactly the same layout as the vanilla anvil).
Every vanilla anvil feature.
Chance to take one damage stage per use: 12% → 4% (about 3 times as durable).
★ All of the heavy copper anvil features only work on the Heavy Copper Anvil: the heavy copper upgrade, the Heavy Copper Upgrade Template, Channeling books for upgraded gear, and the lightning needle for helmets; a vanilla anvil keeps vanilla behaviour only.
Heavy Copper Upgrade
Put "weapon / armor piece + 3 Heavy Copper Ingots" into a Heavy Copper Anvil → upgraded gear:
Lets your gear take on the traits of heavy copper equipment.
Upgradable: sword / axe / bow / crossbow / any armor.

Netherite gear has to be upgraded with the Heavy Copper Upgrade Template; diamond gear that has been heavy copper upgraded can no longer be upgraded into netherite gear.

8 Heavy Copper Blocks + 1 Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template

Lightning Needle
Attach it to any helmet in a Heavy Copper Anvil.
Under open sky: a 10% chance to be struck by lightning every 30 seconds (50% during thunderstorms); after 60 strikes the needle burns out and disappears.

Bell of Discipline
Carried in your inventory, it rings on its own: 3 rings at nightfall and 2 rings at dawn; right-click to ring it manually.

Volley (crossbow-only enchantment, I~III)
I: 1 free extra arrow after the main arrow.
II: 2 extra arrows.
III: your crossbow goes full-auto — long right-click to toggle it on, tap to fire a single shot, hold to fire continuously (1 shot every 18 ticks); accepts Infinity / Power; cannot load firework rockets.

Book + 3 Heavy Copper Ingots + Multishot enchanted book + Ink Sac

II = 2 Volley I books + 3 Diamonds

III = 2 Volley II books + 3 Netherite Ingots
I also added 2 enchantments:
Other-Blood Forge: melee weapons only; it makes enemies bleed and repairs the weapon's durability; its enchanted book only comes from high-risk structure chests (End City / Ancient City / Woodland Mansion) at 1% per chest — then apply it to your weapon in a Heavy Copper Anvil.
Vigor Mending: trades hunger for durability (1 hunger = 10 durability); its enchanted book comes from common chests at 3% per chest, and rarely from fishing.
Project description from CurseForge.
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heavy_copper by Minecraft version and loader
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Recent files
heavy_copper versions and loaders
heavy_copper.jar
heavy_copper-0.4.jar
30 Oct 2026
heavy_copper.jar
heavy_copper-0.3.jar
17 Oct 2026
heavy_copper.jar
heavy_copper-0.2.jar
16 Oct 2026
heavy_copper-0.1.jar
11 Oct 2026
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