NGS's ScorchedGun Stats and Create Recipe Datapack: A Complete Guide
If you have ever dived into the chaotic world of Minecraft weapon mods, you know how quickly crafting recipes can spiral into a cluttered mess. The Scorched Bronze addon for MrCrayfish's Gun Mod (CGM) already packs a punch, but NGS decided to take it a step further with a custom datapack that rewires the entire crafting flow. This datapack overhauls weapon stats, streamlines recipes, and tightly integrates with the Create mod's automation systems. Whether you are a factory builder or a gunslinger, this tweak pack changes the way you think about ammunition and firearm progression.
What Does This Datapack Actually Do?
Originally built for a small circle of friends, the NGS ScorchedGun Stats and Create Recipe datapack tackles four clear goals. It is not just a random collection of changes; every edit serves a purpose. Here is what you can expect:
- Automation-friendly ammunition crafting – The datapack complements Create's sequence assembly system, pushing you to set up conveyor belts and mechanical crafters instead of clicking through a GUI. Bulk ammo production finally feels rewarding.
- Decluttered workbench – Most recipes are removed from the CGM workbench. No more scrolling through dozens of duplicate or half-baked crafts. The bench stays clean, and you focus on the assembly line.
- Sensible resource flow – Scorched Bronze introduces many materials, but this pack trims the fat. It avoids adding intermediate items that exist only as crafting steps, using existing resources like Brass and Blaze Powder to replace rarer ores such as Tin and Cinder.
- Visual-to-stat consistency – Several firearms have their ammunition type and action refitted to match their visual design. A shotgun that looks like a pump-action now actually behaves like one, for example.
These changes make the weapon progression feel more deliberate and less like a grind. The pack respects your time and your factory layout.
Weapon Progression and Crafting Overhaul
The tier system remains faithful to the original Scorched Gun progression, but the crafting recipes have been rebuilt from the ground up. The path goes: Primitive, Copper, Iron/Steel, Brass/Tin Bronze, Scorched Bronze, and finally Ethereal. Ammo crafting follows the same ladder, so you always know what materials to stockpile next.
Early tiers still rely on traditional crafting tables, but once you hit the Brass/Tin Bronze tier, things get interesting. All Scorched Bronze and Ethereal weapons demand the use of Create's mechanical crafter. This is not just a gimmick; it forces you to design a production line with proper sequencing and power. The datapack also simplifies resource calls. Instead of hunting for Tin or Bronze, you will use Brass and Blaze Powder for most mid-to-late recipes. This keeps ore generation conflicts with other mods to a minimum, which is a huge quality-of-life boost for modded worlds.
If you are juggling multiple mods and datapacks, keeping everything organized can be a headache. A modern solution is the foxygame.net launcher, which lets you download and install mods directly from its menu, making it incredibly convenient to set up this datapack alongside the required Scorched Bronze Addon without manual file wrangling.
Compatibility and Requirements
Before you jump in, pay close attention to the compatibility notes. This datapack is designed exclusively for the original Scorched Bronze Addon, not the newer Scorched Guns 2. It does not include any assets from the mod itself, so you must have the full mod installed: Haywire Robots, Bandits and Guns - A Scorched Bronze Addon. Without it, the datapack simply will not function. The mod version of this pack is available on CurseForge if you prefer a non-datapack setup.
Because ore generation can clash with other mods, the pack deliberately avoids using Tin, Bronze, and Cinder in most recipes. Instead, Brass and Blaze Powder fill those roles, mirroring the approach taken by Scorched Guns itself. This means you can safely run the pack in larger modpacks without worrying about missing worldgen resources.
Balancing and Known Quirks
The author is upfront about balance. Weapon stats remain largely untouched after the brass tier, so do not expect a perfectly tuned endgame. The Cyclone missile launcher, for instance, is notoriously unbalanced because CGM explosive damage is tied to vanilla Minecraft blast mechanics. A datapack cannot adjust the explosion radius or block damage; only the direct hit damage can be tweaked. The Flechette Jet was originally planned as a four-shot autocannon, but the same blast damage limitation kept it in its current form.
These quirks are not dealbreakers, but they do mean you should approach the late-game weapons with a sense of experimentation rather than strict competitive balance. The real joy comes from automating the ammunition supply chain and watching your factory churn out bullets, shells, and rockets.
Conclusion
NGS's ScorchedGun Stats and Create Recipe datapack is a thoughtful reimagining of how weapons and ammo should be crafted in a Create-powered world. It cuts out the clutter, embraces mechanical crafters, and respects your existing resource ecosystem. While it does not try to fix every balance issue, it succeeds in making the progression feel cohesive and rewarding. If you are running the Scorched Bronze Addon and love factory automation, this datapack deserves a spot in your mods folder. Just remember to pair it with the correct mod version, and get ready to build the ultimate ammunition assembly line.