Consulars' Extra Weapons & Armor
Minecraft's gear progression has always been fairly predictable. You start with wood, move through stone and iron, and eventually settle on diamond or netherite. But what if the ores you keep mining for other purposes could also become your next set of armor? That is exactly the idea behind Consulars' Extra Weapons & Armor, an add-on that turns four familiar materials into fully functional tool and armor sets.
What Does Consulars' Extra Weapons & Armor Add?
This mod currently features full armor and tool sets for redstone, lapis lazuli, emerald, and coal. Each material behaves differently, so choosing the right set depends on what you value most: durability, protection, damage output, or enchantability.
Redstone Gear
Redstone tools have more durability than iron, but less than diamond, and they share iron's mining level. Redstone armor is better than iron but worse than diamond, while redstone swords deal as much damage as stone ones. The trade-off is enchantability: redstone is more enchantable than netherite, though less than gold. It is a solid mid-game option for players who want dependable gear without grinding for diamonds.
Lapis Lazuli Gear
Lapis tools match redstone in durability. Lapis armor is as good as chainmail, and lapis swords do as much damage as stone. Where lapis truly shines is enchantability. It has the mining level of stone and is more enchantable than gold, making it the most enchantable set in the game. If you rely on enchanted gear, lapis deserves a serious look.
Emerald Gear
Emerald tools have more durability than iron, but less than diamond, and emerald armor sits between iron and diamond in protection. Emerald swords hit harder than iron but softer than diamond, and emerald has the mining level of diamond. The catch is enchantability, which is lower than diamond. Emerald gear rewards players who already have strong enchantments elsewhere.
Coal Gear
Coal tools have more durability than stone but less than iron. Coal armor matches chainmail in every way except durability, and coal swords deal the same damage as stone. Coal has the mining level of stone and is not very enchantable at all. Think of it as an early-game stepping stone rather than a long-term investment.
Crafting and Compatibility
All of these are crafted exactly how you would expect them to be. Simply arrange the shape of the tool or armor piece using its respective material, just like vanilla recipes. Consulars' Extra Weapons & Armor for Minecraft supports modern releases across both Forge and Fabric, so most players on current versions can jump straight in without hassle. Checking the mod page for the exact supported Minecraft versions and loader builds is always a smart first step.
If you would rather skip manual file management, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Consulars' Extra Weapons & Armor, handling loader selection and version matching automatically so you can get back to mining faster.
How to Install Consulars' Extra Weapons & Armor
Getting started is straightforward. First, confirm your Minecraft version and whether you run Forge or Fabric, since the add-on requires the matching loader. Next, download Consulars' Extra Weapons & Armor from a trusted source and drop the file into your mods folder. Launch the game with the correct profile, and the new recipes should appear in your crafting grid immediately.
- Verify your Minecraft version and mod loader before downloading.
- Place the mod file in the mods folder inside your game directory.
- Launch with the Forge or Fabric profile that matches the mod.
- Test the recipes in a creative world before using them in survival.
Final Thoughts
Consulars' Extra Weapons & Armor fills a gap that many players never realized existed. By giving redstone, lapis, emerald, and coal genuine purpose beyond their vanilla uses, it adds meaningful choices to every stage of progression. Whether you want the enchantability of lapis or the raw utility of emerald, this add-on makes your next mining trip feel a lot more rewarding.