Mining helmet

Heads-up—I’d love to see a mining helmet added to the game. Not just any helmet, but one crafted using a torch or candle as its light source. Now, making it with just copper and iron like the old-school helmets might be tricky, but that’s part of the charm. It would add serious atmosphere to a medieval setting.

For balance, it could work like a classic lantern—not lighting up a fixed radius, but instead casting light in the direction the player is facing. Think dynamic lighting. It wouldn’t block mob spawns or push them back, just give players a more immersive, realistic, and slightly challenging mining experience.

It could be a limited-use item, and regular helmets wouldn’t work underwater. But here’s the twist: there could be a special aquatic version. This one would use a turtle shell and maybe tie into the new nautilus update. It’d be a perfect fit—both functional and lore-friendly.

Crafting-wise, the recipe could include:

- Iron helmet, turtle shell, or copper

- Torch or candle

- Slime and string — or honey/amber for a tougher, stickier build

This would be a super cool item to have in-game—unique, balanced, and full of medieval mi

ning vibes.