Extended Tools
Vanilla Minecraft gives you a handful of tool tiers, and once you have diamond gear, progression basically stops. Extended Tools changes that by adding a full set of tools and armor for every metal ingot in your modded world, plus several vanilla materials that never got their own paxel. If you have ever wanted a bronze pickaxe, a steel sword, or a lead chestplate, this add-on delivers exactly that.
What Does Extended Tools Add?
Extended Tools is an add-on built for Forge Mods, and it expands the equipment roster in a very straightforward way: every ingot type gets its own tool and armor set. The mod covers both modded metals and vanilla materials, so your gear keeps pace with the resources you are already collecting.
The full tool lineup includes:
- Paxel
- Pickaxe
- Axe
- Shovel
- Hoe
- Sword
Each of these comes in Copper, Bronze, Tin, Steel, Lead, Vanadium, and Silver. Armor sets follow the same pattern, so you can craft a matching chestplate, leggings, helmet, and boots for each metal. The paxel is the star of the show here, combining a pickaxe, axe, and shovel into a single slot-saving tool that is perfect for mining trips and base building alike.
Paxel-Only Materials
Some materials do not get a full tool set, but they still get a paxel, which keeps the mod balanced while rewarding players who push into late-game content. The paxel-only tiers are:
- Netherite
- Diamond
- Iron
- Gold
- Stone
- Wood
This means you can craft a wooden paxel on day one and eventually work your way up to a Netherite paxel without ever needing a separate axe or shovel again. It is a small quality-of-life change that makes a big difference in how you organize your inventory.
Supported Versions and Loaders
Extended Tools is designed for Forge, and it has been kept up to date across several major Minecraft releases. The add-on supports Minecraft 1.20 and also runs on the 1.18 branch, which makes it a solid pick for players who prefer older modpacks or who are running a recreation of classic Voltz-style gameplay. If you are putting together an AMPZ-style pack on 1.18, this add-on fits right in alongside the tech mods you already use.
Because it is an add-on rather than a standalone overhaul, Extended Tools plays nicely with other Forge mods that introduce new ingots. If a mod adds a metal, there is a good chance this add-on gives it a matching tool and armor set, which keeps your crafting options consistent across the board.
How to Install Extended Tools
Getting the add-on running is simple, even if you are new to modding. Here is the short version of how to install it:
- Install a compatible Forge version for Minecraft 1.20 or 1.18.
- Place the Extended Tools jar file into your mods folder.
- Launch the game using the Forge profile and confirm the mod loads.
- Start a world and check the creative inventory or JEI for the new items.
If you would rather skip manual file management, the foxygame.net launcher handles the whole process for you, letting you add Extended Tools with a single click and keeping it updated automatically whenever a new build drops. That takes the guesswork out of matching mod versions to your game version.
Why Players Keep Coming Back
There is a reason this add-on stays popular in modded circles. It respects the progression you already know while filling in the gaps that vanilla leaves behind. A tin pickaxe or a silver sword might not sound game-changing on paper, but once you are deep into a tech-focused pack, having gear that matches every ingot you smelt feels natural and satisfying.
The paxel system deserves special mention. Carrying one tool instead of three frees up inventory space for ores, building blocks, and loot. For players who spend long sessions mining or exploring, that convenience alone justifies the download.
Final Thoughts
Extended Tools is a clean, focused add-on that does one job extremely well: it gives every metal in your world a purpose beyond crafting blocks and machines. Whether you are building a sprawling factory on 1.20 or revisiting a 1.18 Voltz-inspired pack, the expanded tool and armor sets make progression feel fresh again. Grab it for Forge, drop it in your mods folder, and start crafting that Netherite paxel.
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