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Copper upgrades for Iron and/or Gold tools using Smithing Table

Yes, another copper tools request, I know. But please hear me out, because I think I know how this might work without completely disrupting the game balance or whatever.

Instead of acting as wholly new tools, copper could be used as a durability extension for existing tools. The way it would work is, putting a tool (other than Netherite or diamond, obviously) and a certain amount of copper ingots in the smithing table, it would reinforce the tool, giving it a new texture and the description, "Copper-Reinforced".

These copper ingots would translate into extra durability points, 1 per ingot, unaffected by (or not as affected by) Unbreaking or Mending. However, the amount you can reinforce a tool depends on its original material. Something like this:

  • Wood / 16 Ingots
  • Stone / 64 Ingots
  • Iron / 128 Ingots
  • Gold / 256 Ingots (Is this overdoing it? Maybe the copper cost could be doubled for gold.)
  • Chain-Link Armor / 64 Ingots
  • Trident / idk
  • Leather Armor / Diamond / Netherite / Can't Reinforce

In my opinion, this is a fair system, as survival players can now be sufficiently rewarded for collecting a large amount of Copper Ingots, which currently are only used for decorative elements. My reasoning for barring Diamond and Netherite from reinforcement is that I don't want a relatively early game material to become broken in the late-game. Additionally, Smith Villagers could also let you trade a tool and some emeralds to upgrade your gear.

Thank you for reading this, and I hope you ponder my feedback

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    The problem is the Copper Exists IRL. Meaning its functionality should at least somewhat reflect real life. Coating something in copper would extend its life but make it bulkier and slower. It also could increase the chance of being struck by lightning. Also, with the amount you described for adding to each weapon, you would be creating neutron stars just trying to make that! This is an interesting concept but needs to be completely reworked. Sorry.

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    minecraft copper doesn't have to be completely realistic so it's a great idea

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    So here's my idea:
    Right now gold tools are completely useless. My suggestion is that we could find a "Copper Upgrade Smithing Template" in the overworld and then we could use it to add copper to golden tools and armor to make them more durable and more useful like iron, while keeping the speed that golden tools offer. The new material would be called an alloy and would act as a tier between iron and diamond which I think is needed.