Upgradables

Upgradables reworks Minecraft's gear progression by turning every tool and armor piece into a long-term investment.

Instead of crafting a completely new set every time you reach a higher tier, you upgrade your existing equipment through the Smithing Table using special Upgrade Templates found throughout the world.

Tool Progression

Wood → Stone → Copper → Iron → Gold → Diamond

Armor Progression

Leather → Chainmail → Copper → Iron → Gold → Diamond

Every upgrade after the first tier requires a Smithing Table and the corresponding Upgrade Template.

Upgrade Template Locations

Stone Upgrade

• Found in Plains Village chests
• Common loot
• Not guaranteed
• Dropped by Villagers

Copper Upgrade

• Found in Trial Chamber Vault rewards
• Not guaranteed
• Dropped by Boggeds

Iron Upgrade

• Found in Pillager Outpost chests
• Guaranteed
• Dropped by Pillagers

Gold Upgrade

• Found in Mineshaft Minecart chests (excluding Badlands Mineshafts)
• Guaranteed
• Dropped by Cave Spiders

Diamond Upgrade

• Found in Ancient City chests
• Guaranteed
• Dropped by Wardens

Features

• Gives Wooden Tools a purpose beyond the first few minutes of the game
• Makes Leather Armor worth collecting
• Adds Copper as a full progression tier
• Adds Use for Gold
• Encourages exploration of structures throughout the world
• Creates a slower and more rewarding progression system
• Vanilla-friendly gameplay with no overpowered equipment

Upgrade your gear, explore the world, and make every tool and armor piece part of your journey.