Copper Tools and Shears
Copper has always been the odd one out in Minecraft. You mine it, craft a few blocks, maybe build a lightning rod, and then wonder why you bothered. The Copper Tools and Shears add-on finally gives this orange metal a job that matters. It turns copper into a full toolset, including the one item Mojang never added: working shears.
If you have ever stared at a stack of copper ingots and wished they were good for something beyond decoration, this is the add-on for you. It is small, focused, and it fits naturally into vanilla progression without breaking the game's balance.
What the Add-On Adds
The concept is simple. Copper now crafts into a complete set of gear, matching the tools you already know:
- Copper sword
- Copper axe
- Copper pickaxe
- Copper shovel
- Copper hoe
- Copper shears
Each item behaves the way you would expect, but with its own personality. Copper tools sit in a comfortable middle ground. They are less durable than iron but tougher than stone, so they last noticeably longer than your first cave tools. The attack speed is slightly slower than iron, yet the damage output is higher. That trade-off makes copper gear feel distinct rather than like a lazy iron clone.
The pickaxe deserves special attention. A copper pickaxe can mine ores at the same tier as an iron pickaxe, which means you can skip a chunk of the early grind and head straight for diamonds with copper in hand. The shears work exactly like normal shears, so you can finally shear sheep with the metal that has been sitting in your chest for weeks.
Supported Versions and Loaders
Copper Tools and Shears supports Minecraft 1.20 through 1.20.6, covering the full 1.20.x release line. That range includes 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, and 1.20.6, so whether you are on the original 1.20 launch build or the latest patch, you are covered.
Which Loader Do You Need?
The add-on is built for the Fabric loader, which keeps things lightweight and fast. If you already run Fabric for other performance or quality-of-life mods, dropping this one in is painless. Just make sure your Fabric loader and Fabric API are up to date for your chosen 1.20.x version before you launch the game.
For players who prefer a simpler route, the foxygame.net launcher handles the busywork for you, offering one-click installation of Copper Tools and Shears alongside a curated catalog of other add-ons, so you never have to manually sort through folders or match loader builds again.
How to Install Copper Tools and Shears
Getting the add-on running takes only a few minutes. Here is the standard manual process:
- Install the Fabric loader for your version of Minecraft 1.20.x.
- Download Fabric API and place it in your mods folder.
- Download Copper Tools and Shears for Minecraft and drop the file into the same mods folder.
- Launch the game using the Fabric profile and confirm the add-on loads without errors.
If you are unsure which file matches your version, double-check the version number in the filename against your game. Mixing a 1.20.4 build with a 1.20.6 client is the most common cause of a crash on startup.
Tips for New Players
Copper is easy to find once you know where to look. Search at the edges of dripstone caves and around large copper ore veins, which tend to cluster in groups. Because copper tools are cheap compared to iron, they make excellent backups for mining trips or for handing to friends on a server. Keep a spare pickaxe in your inventory and you will rarely find yourself stuck without a tool again.
Why Copper Finally Makes Sense
This add-on does not try to reinvent Minecraft. It fills a gap that has annoyed players since copper was introduced. Instead of another decorative block, you get a practical tier of gear that rewards early exploration and gives the metal a genuine place in your progression. The shears alone are worth the install for anyone tired of wasting iron on sheep.
Whether you are building a copper-themed base or just want a reason to smelt those ingots, Copper Tools and Shears delivers a clean, balanced experience that feels like it should have been in the base game all along.