
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Copper Essentials
Craft everyday items such as buckets & saddles using both copper and iron.
Quick answer
Which Copper Essentials release matches 1.21.6 Forge?
Copper Essentials 1.0+mod targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Copper Essentials required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Copper Essentials 1.0+mod need?
1.0+mod on 1.21.6 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Essentials without breaking your instance.
Built for Copper Essentials 1.0+mod on 1.21.6 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0+mod. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; 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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Copper Essentials add?
This datapack/mod changes some common recipes to allow usage of copper in place of iron.
The following items are now craftable using copper:
- buckets
- shears
- saddles
- stonecutters
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Copper Essentials by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
5 loader builds26.1.1
5 loader builds26.1
5 loader builds1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader builds1.21.4
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 16 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Copper Essentials versions and loaders
1.0+mod
copper-essentials-1.0.jar
3 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.