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Better Coal Tooltips
A tiny code mod to make coal item tooltips more useful. Now instead of misleading "burn" properties which actually only apply to firepits, and forge "modifiers" that don't refer to any default values, the tooltips show: • Firepit burn temperature: the tempera
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Quick answer
Which Better Coal Tooltips release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.0.0
Game version 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Better Coal Tooltips 1.0.0 targets 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better Coal Tooltips required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
Client Required
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does Better Coal Tooltips 1.0.0 need?
1.0.0. 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 Better Coal Tooltips without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Coal Tooltips 1.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.0. It targets 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2; 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
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Coal Tooltips add?
A tiny code mod to make coal item tooltips more useful. Now instead of misleading "burn" properties which actually only apply to firepits, and forge "modifiers" that don't refer to any default values, the tooltips show:
- Firepit burn temperature: the temperature of using this item as fuel in a firepit
- Firepit burn duration: the real-world time (seconds) that this items lasts as fuel in a firepit
- Forge burn temperature: the temperature of using this item as fuel in a forge without bellows
- Bellows burn temperature: the maximum temperature of using this item as fuel in a forge with bellows
- Forge burn time: the in-game hours that this item lasts as fuel in a forge
Code by Averixus. No AI ever.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Better Coal Tooltips releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Vintage Story version
1.22.1
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Coal Tooltips versions and loaders
1.0.0
bettercoaltooltips_1.0.0.zip
19 May 2026
Client Required Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.22.2 setup 1.22.01.22.11.22.2 release
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.