Copper and Lightning Rod: The Ultimate Guide to Building with Style and Function in Minecraft 1.20

Minecraft 1.20, the Trails & Tales update, is a great update that adds a lot of new features and content to the game. One of the most interesting features is the addition of copper blocks and lightning rods, which are new items that can enhance your building and survival experience. In this article, I will show you how to build and decorate with the new copper blocks and lightning rods in Minecraft 1.20, and what benefits they can bring to your gameplay.

What are Copper Blocks and Lightning Rods in Minecraft 1.20?

Copper blocks and lightning rods are new items that were added in Minecraft 1.20, as part of the inventory update. They are made from copper, which is a new ore that can be found in the world. Copper can be smelted into copper ingots, which can be used to craft copper blocks and lightning rods.

Copper blocks are decorative blocks that have a unique property: they oxidize over time when exposed to air, changing their color from orange to green. There are four stages of oxidation: copper, exposed copper, weathered copper, and oxidized copper. You can also wax copper blocks with honeycomb to prevent them from oxidizing further. You can use copper blocks to create different patterns and designs for your builds.

Lightning rods are functional blocks that can divert lightning strikes within a certain range. They can protect your flammable structures from being set on fire by lightning, or create interesting effects with redstone or mobs. You can use lightning rods to make your builds more safe and creative.

How to Build with Copper Blocks and Lightning Rods in Minecraft 1.20?

To build with copper blocks and lightning rods in Minecraft 1.20, you will need some materials and tools. Here are the recipes for crafting copper blocks and lightning rods:

• To craft a copper block, you will need nine copper ingots. Place them in a 3×3 square in the crafting grid. You will get one copper block as a result.
• To craft a lightning rod, you will need three copper ingots. Place them in a vertical line in the crafting grid. You will get one lightning rod as a result.

To build with copper blocks and lightning rods, you will need to place them in your inventory or hotbar. Here are some tips and tricks on how to build with copper blocks and lightning rods:

• To place a copper block or a lightning rod, you can right-click on any solid surface with the item in your hand. You can also remove them by breaking them with any tool or your hand.
• To wax a copper block, you can right-click on it with honeycomb in your hand. You can also unwax it by right-clicking on it with an axe in your hand.
• To change the orientation of a lightning rod, you can sneak and right-click on it with an empty hand. You can also rotate it by right-clicking on it with an empty hand.
• To activate a lightning rod, you can either wait for a thunderstorm to occur naturally, or use a trident enchanted with Channeling to summon lightning during a thunderstorm.
• To use a lightning rod as a redstone signal, you can connect it to any redstone component with redstone dust or repeaters. The lightning rod will emit a redstone signal for eight game ticks when struck by lightning.

Here are some images that show how to build with copper blocks and lightning rods:

How to make a copper block

Waxing a copper block

How to make a lightning rod

How to Decorate with Copper Blocks and Lightning Rods in Minecraft 1.20?

To decorate with copper blocks and lightning rods in Minecraft 1.20, you will need some creativity and imagination. Here are some ideas and examples on how to decorate with copper blocks and lightning rods:

• You can use copper blocks to create different patterns and designs for your builds, such as roofs, walls, floors, or pillars. You can also use different stages of oxidation to create contrast or harmony between your colors.
• You can use lightning rods to create interesting effects with redstone or mobs, such as traps, alarms, fireworks, or farms. You can also use them to add some flair or drama to your builds, such as statues, towers, or monuments.
• You can also combine copper blocks and lightning rods with other blocks and items, such as glass, wool, lanterns, or banners, to create more variety and diversity in your builds.

Here are some images that show how to decorate with copper blocks and lightning rods:

A roof made of copper blocks

A statue made of copper

Conclusion

Copper blocks and lightning rods are very useful and versatile items that can enhance your building and survival experience in Minecraft 1.20. They are easy to craft and use, and they can bring a lot of benefits and fun to your gameplay.

I hope this article was helpful for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave them in the comments section below. Thank you for reading, and happy building!