Salty´s Realistic Forging

Immersion in the World of Realistic Metalworking

Tired of the simplified ore smelting mechanics in Minecraft? This mod completely transforms the approach to tool creation and material processing, making the process more realistic and engaging.

Key Features

The mod offers a multi-step processing system for various materials: iron, gold, copper, netherite, diamonds, and emeralds. Each metal and precious gem requires a unique processing approach—from raw material extraction to finished tools and weapons.

Key features include:

• Complete absence of interfaces—all actions are performed through item combinations in main and off hands
• Integration of standard Minecraft blocks: cauldrons, grindstones, and stonecutters become primary working tools
• Increased complexity in early game stages—finding ways to process iron using available resources
• Tooltip and advancement system to help master new mechanics
• Ore blocks now drop up to 3 raw materials
• One rough diamond or emerald yields 2 finished gems after processing

Iron Processing

Start by cleaning iron ore from dust and dirt. You can use:

• Bare hands—simply right-click with ore in main hand
• Paper—hold in off hand for quick cleaning (paper is consumed)
• Brush—most efficient method, additionally collects iron dust

After cleaning, heat the ore in a furnace to get hot iron balls. Warning: do not pick them up bare-handed—use blacksmith tongs or two sticks (the latter will burn after first use).

To form an ingot, you'll need an anvil and hammer. Strike the hot iron on the anvil, then cool in water—finished iron ingot!

Iron Sword Creation

A sword now requires 3 iron ingots: 2 for the blade, 1 for the guard.

Combine two ingots and heat in furnace. After forging on anvil, cooling, and additional processing on grindstone, you get a finished blade. The guard is made similarly from one ingot.

The handle requires special approach—a simple stick isn't enough. Create a blank from two wooden planks, process on stonecutter, and polish on grindstone.

Other Materials Features

Gold requires washing and casting in special molds using only blast furnace. Copper must be crushed to dust before smelting. Netherite is created by mixing scraps with gold in molten state. Diamonds and emeralds are processed through cutting and polishing, turning into precious gems.

Important Notes

The mod focuses on realism and role-playing, significantly slowing gameplay, especially in early stages. Not recommended for players preferring fast progression or process automation.

For recipe viewing, JEI is recommended. A mod version without tool changes is available, preserving standard crafting system.