Redstone Armory: Supercharging Your Fluxed Arsenal
If you have ever dived into the world of Thermal Expansion and Redstone Arsenal, you already know the thrill of wielding flux-infused tools and armor. Redstone Armory takes that excitement and cranks it up to eleven. This mod is not just an add-on; it is a full-blown enhancement of the Fluxed experience, introducing new materials, devastating armor sets, and tools with abilities that feel almost magical. Whether you are battling the Ender Dragon or automating your base, these additions will change the way you play.
New Materials That Pack a Punch
At the heart of Redstone Armory lies a suite of fresh crafting components. These are not simple reskins — each one has a purpose and a story tied to the thermal dynamics you already love.
- Gelid Enderium: A revolutionary alloy forged from Enderium and Gelid Cryotheum. The frozen energies trapped within amplify power output far beyond standard Enderium. Available in block, ingot, and nugget forms, it is the backbone of the mod's most advanced gear.
- Gelid Gem: A Fluxed Gem infused with the chilling essence of Gelid Cryotheum. It serves as a crucial upgrade component for several tools.
- Gelid Rod: A sturdier evolution of the Flux-Infused Obsidian Rod, built to channel the immense energy of Gelid Enderium.
- Enderium Armor Plating: Exceptionally strong plating used exclusively in crafting Enderium Flux armor. Its density is what grants that near-impenetrable defense.
- Lapis Quisque: A whimsical discovery that turns a block of Lapis Lazuli into a firework emitter. Yes, you can now celebrate your mining hauls with a burst of color straight from your storage room.
Armor That Redefines Protection
Redstone Armory offers three distinct armor sets, each catering to a different playstyle. They are not just about damage reduction; they come with unique passive effects that can keep you alive in clever ways.
Enderium Flux Armor
Crafted with the mighty Enderium Armor Plating, this set boasts a staggering 95% damage absorption. That kind of protection makes you nearly invincible, but it comes at a cost — every point of damage you take drains 200 RF from your suit. Keep a hefty energy supply handy, and you will walk through lava and creeper blasts like they are gentle breezes.
Lumium Armor
While Lumium armor may not top the durability charts, it more than compensates by lighting your path. Perfect for explorers who hate fumbling in the dark, this set turns you into a walking torch. No more spamming torches in cave systems; your very presence illuminates the surroundings, making mining and nighttime travel far safer.
Tuberous Armor
Embrace your inner potato. Tuberous armor is a quirky, hunger-satisfying set that literally feeds you as you wear it. Every bit of durability lost translates into nourishment, keeping your hunger bar full during long adventures. It is the ultimate set for players who forget to pack food — just be ready to repair it often.
Tools with Empowered Genius
The real stars of Redstone Armory are the Gelid Enderium tools. Each one has a standard function and an empowered state that unlocks game-changing abilities. When activated, these tools consume energy but deliver effects that border on overpowered.
Gelid Enderium Axe
Empower this axe, and you can command the weather itself. A right-click on a block will banish rain from the sky and summon a lightning bolt to strike exactly where you point. It is perfect for clearing storms or charging creepers on demand.
Gelid Enderium Pickaxe
This pickaxe redefines inventory management. When empowered, mined items are not dropped on the ground — they are teleported directly into a bound inventory. Shift-right-click any container to bind it, and the pickaxe will attempt to insert items from the side you clicked. Mouse over the tool while holding Control to check its bound target. It also retains the 3-tall mining feature from the Flux-Infused Pickaxe, with shift-mining for single blocks.
Gelid Enderium Shovel
Right-click to apply bonemeal to the targeted block. Empower it, and you can spread bonemeal over a wider area, accelerating crop growth like never before. A farmer's dream come true.
Gelid Enderium Sword
Blocking with this sword turns it into a magnetic field generator, pulling nearby items toward you. Empower the blade, and the magnet radius expands significantly, making post-battle cleanup effortless.
Gelid Enderium Battlewrench and Sickle
Both of these tools currently serve as higher-capacity energy storage compared to their standard Fluxed counterparts. They are ready for future enhancements but already offer a noticeable upgrade in durability and RF reserves.
Seamless Integration and Modpack Friendliness
Redstone Armory is built to work hand-in-hand with the Thermal suite. As of build 8, you will need ttCore, and from build 37 onward, EnderCore is required. All versions depend on the latest releases of Thermal Expansion, Thermal Foundation, CoFHCore, and Redstone Arsenal. Keeping these dependencies updated ensures smooth gameplay. For those who enjoy curated modpacks, the mod grants automatic distributor rights to any pack that is non-malicious and non-commercial, so you can safely include it in your custom adventures.
Managing all these dependencies manually can feel like a puzzle, but modern launchers simplify the process dramatically. The foxygame.net launcher, for instance, lets you install Redstone Armory and its required libraries directly from a clean, intuitive menu, saving you the headache of hunting down individual files. It is a flexible and modern solution that keeps your modded instance tidy and up to date.
If you ever need to grab the mod outside of standard platforms, every version is available on the developer's Jenkins build server. You can also follow updates via the official website at tehnut.info, the GitHub repository under TehNut, or the IRC channel #TehNut on Esper. The community around this mod is active and welcoming, always ready to help with setups or creative uses of the empowered tools.
Why Redstone Armory Deserves a Spot in Your Loadout
Redstone Armory does more than just add shiny new items. It deepens the Fluxed ecosystem with thoughtful, high-impact gear that rewards energy management and creativity. The armor sets cover offense, utility, and pure survival, while the tools introduce mechanics that can streamline your entire Minecraft routine — from inventory teleportation to weather control. Whether you are a tech mod veteran or a newcomer looking to spice up your world, this mod delivers a balanced mix of power and fun without straying far from the thermal foundation you trust. Install it, charge up, and discover just how electrifying the endgame can be.