Top 5 best uses for Copper in Minecraft!


Top 5 best uses for Copper in Minecraft!

Top 5 best uses for Copper in Minecraft (image via. PCGamers.com)

Copper is a newly introduced block in the Minecraft Caves and Cliffs update part I and many new recipes have been added to the game. We take a look a the top 5 best uses for Copper in Minecraft!

Copper is an ore block that can be mined from the underground caves and more by the players. They require the use of a pickaxe and is not uncommon. Players can only find them in the Overworld and they are used in quite a few crafting recipes as of now and also has other definitive uses.

Here are the 5 best uses for Copper in Minecraft.

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5 Best uses for Copper in Minecraft

Used to make Copper Ingots

uses for Copper in Minecraft
Copper Ingot (image via. Minecraft.net)

The first and foremost use of a Copper Ore is to make Copper Ingots. players need to min Copper veins which will drop a copper block, which in turn needs to be melted in a Furnace or a Blast Furnace to make Copper Ingots.

Copper Ingots are the building blocks for all other materials using Copper.

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Cobber blocks

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Players can make a variety of Copper blocks using the Copper ingots in the game. These range from the:

  • Copper Block
  • Cut Copper Block
  • Cut Copper Stairs
  • Cut Copper Slabs

All of these can be used to build structures, statues and other houses.

Decorative item

uses for Copper in Minecraft
Copper House (image via. reddit.com)

The Copper is one of the most beautiful metallic blocks in the game that can be used in decoration due to their property of oxidising. They are the only block in the game that will eventually change color with time.

Copper blocks are a metallic brown when freshly made, which will turn into a turquoise Green after oxidisation. This can give the structures you make an old-times feels along with being extremely realistic. This is undoubtedly one of the uses for Copper in Minecraft!

Spyglass

uses for Copper in Minecraft
Spyglass (image via. Minecraft-pocket.com)

The Spyglass is the newest item introduced in the game that can be created using the two new block introduced:

  • Copper
  • Amethyst

Players can zoom over long distances using this device, much like a telescope. This can be used to scout and is great for PvP.

Lightning Rod

uses for Copper in Minecraft
Lightning Rod (image via. Sportskeeda.com)

Making a Lightning Rod in Minecraft is one of the uses for Copper in Minecraft. This small rod redirects all lightning that strikes within 64 blocks towards it. It can be as a redstone component and to safe guard flammable houses!

This is one of the most useful items that have been introduced in the game as of late!

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