Simply Platinum

Simply Platinum

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Simply Platinum is a Mod that adds in Platinum as an upgrade to Gold using the Smithing Table. I've balanced this Mod around vanilla play.

Certain interactions regarding Piglins require Piglib.

1.18.2 Details (FABRIC)

Obtainment Details

  • Platinum Ore and Deepslate Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Diamond (Y14 and below) in veins of up to 4 and is about as rare.
  • Nether Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Ancient Debris (Y22 and below) in veins of up to 4 and is about as rare; it drops 2-4 Platinum Nuggets.
  • Platinum Ingots can be found as loot in the following structures: Bastion Treasure Rooms, Buried Treasure Chests, Desert Temples, Jungle Temples, Village Temples, Village Toolsmiths, Village Weaponsmiths.

Material Details

  • Platinum Swords deal as much damage as Diamond but less than Netherite.
  • Platinum Armor offers more protection than Iron, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Horse Armor offers more protection than Iron and Gold, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Tools break their respective blocks as fast as Gold.
  • Platinum is 3X more durable than Iron and 1/2 as durable as Diamond.
  • Platinum has enchantability equal to Gold.
  • Platinum Apples grant Absorption 1 for 2 minutes, Haste 1 for 10 seconds, and Strength 1 for 10 seconds.
  • Enchanted Platinum Apples grant Absorption 4 for 2 minutes, Dolphin's Grace for 5 minutes, Haste 2 for 20 seconds, Strength 2 for 20 seconds, and Water Breathing for 5 minutes.
  • Cleric Villagers have a chance to offer the Journeyman trade of 1 Platinum Ingot -> 1 Emerald.
  • Piglins love Platinum items as they do Gold items.
  • Piglins are neutral to players wearing any Platinum armor. (requires Piglib)
  • Piglins can barter with Platinum ingots. (requires Piglib)

Block Details

  • Blocks of Platinum are valid for Beacon bases.
  • Blocks of Platinum can be converted into 8 blocks of Cut Platinum with a stonecutter.

1.18.1 Details (FABRIC - VERSION NOT SUPPORTED)

Details

  • Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Diamond (Y14 and below) in veins of up to 2 and is about as rare.
  • Nether Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Ancient Debris (Y22 and below) in veins of up to 4 and is about as rare; it drops 2-4 Platinum Nuggets.
  • Platinum Swords deal as much damage as Diamond but less than Netherite.
  • Platinum Armor offers more protection than Iron, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Horse Armor offers more protection than Iron and Gold, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Tools break their respective blocks as fast as Gold.
  • Platinum is 3X more durable than Iron and 1/2 as durable as Diamond.
  • Platinum has enchantability equal to Gold.
  • Blocks of Platinum are valid for Beacon bases.
  • Blocks of Platinum can be converted into 8 blocks of Cut Platinum with a stonecutter.
  • Platinum Apples grant Absorption 1 for 2 minutes, Haste 1 for 10 seconds, and Strength 1 for 10 seconds.
  • Enchanted Platinum Apples grant Absorption 4 for 2 minutes, Dolphin's Grace for 5 minutes, Haste 2 for 20 seconds, Strength 2 for 20 seconds, and Water Breathing for 5 minutes.
  • Piglins love Platinum items as they do Gold items.
  • Piglins are neutral to players wearing any Platinum armor. (requires Piglib)
  • Piglins can barter with Platinum ingots. (requires Piglib)

1.17.1 Details (FABRIC - VERSION NOT SUPPORTED)

Details

  • Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Diamond (Y16 and below) in veins of up to 2 and is about as rare.
  • Nether Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Ancient Debris (Y22 and below) in veins of up to 4 and is about as rare; it drops 2-4 Platinum Nuggets.
  • Platinum Swords deal as much damage as Diamond but less than Netherite.
  • Platinum Armor offers more protection than Iron, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Horse Armor offers more protection than Iron and Gold, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Tools break their respective blocks as fast as Gold.
  • Platinum is 3X more durable than Iron and 1/2 as durable as Diamond.
  • Platinum has enchantability equal to Gold.
  • Blocks of Platinum are valid for Beacon bases.
  • Piglins love Platinum items as they do Gold items.
  • Piglins are neutral to players wearing any Platinum armor. (requires Piglib)
  • Piglins can barter with Platinum ingots. (requires Piglib)

1.16.5 Details (FABRIC - VERSION NOT SUPPORTED)

Details

  • Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Diamond (Y16 and below) in veins of up to 3 and is about as rare.
  • Nether Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Ancient Debris (Y22 and below) in veins of up to 4 and is about as rare; it drops 2-4 Platinum Nuggets.
  • Platinum Swords deal as much damage as Diamond but less than Netherite.
  • Platinum Armor offers more protection than Iron, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Horse Armor offers more protection than Iron and Gold, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Tools break their respective blocks as fast as Gold.
  • Platinum is 3X more durable than Iron and 1/2 as durable as Diamond.
  • Platinum has enchantability equal to Gold.
  • Blocks of Platinum are valid for Beacon bases.
  • Piglins love Platinum items as they do Gold items.
  • Piglins are neutral to players wearing any Platinum armor. (requires Piglib)
  • Piglins can barter with Platinum ingots. (requires Piglib)

1.16.4 Details (FABRIC - VERSION NOT SUPPORTED)

Details

  • Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Diamond (Y16 and below) in veins of up to 3 and is about as rare.
  • Nether Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Ancient Debris (Y22 and below) in veins of up to 4 and is about as rare; it drops 2-4 Platinum Nuggets.
  • Platinum Swords deal as much damage as Diamond but less than Netherite.
  • Platinum Armor offers more protection than Iron, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Horse Armor offers more protection than Iron and Gold, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Tools break their respective blocks as fast as Gold.
  • Platinum is 3X more durable than Iron and 1/2 as durable as Diamond.
  • Platinum has enchantability equal to Gold.
  • Blocks of Platinum are valid for Beacon bases.

1.16.1 Details (FABRIC - VERSION NOT SUPPORTED)

Details

  • Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Diamond (Y16 and below) in veins of up to 3 and is about as rare.
  • Nether Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Ancient Debris (Y22 and below) in veins of up to 4 and is about as rare; it drops 2-4 Platinum Nuggets.
  • Platinum Swords deal as much damage as Diamond but less than Netherite.
  • Platinum Armor offers more protection than Iron, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Horse Armor offers more protection than Iron and Gold, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Tools break their respective blocks as fast as Gold.
  • Platinum is 3X more durable than Iron and 1/2 as durable as Diamond.
  • Platinum has enchantability equal to Gold.

NOTICE: Mod Versions 1.11 and below for MC Versions 1.15.2 and below have Platinum as an additional tier between Iron and Diamond that is not as efficient or enchantable as Gold. The mod was rebalanced in Mod Version 2.0 and above for MC Versions 1.16.1 and above due to the addition of Netherite as well as extensive playtesting.

1.15.2 Details (FORGE - VERSION NOT SUPPORTED)

Details

  • Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Gold (Y32 and below) and is somewhat more common.
  • Platinum Swords deal slightly more damage than Iron, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Armor offers more protection than Iron, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Horse Armor offers more protection than Iron and Gold, though less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Tools break their respective blocks as fast as Gold.
  • Platinum is 3X more durable than Iron and 1/2 as durable as Diamond.
  • Platinum has enchantability equal to Gold.

1.14.4/1.13.2/1.12/1.11/1.10/1.9 Details (FORGE - VERSION NOT SUPPORTED)

Details

  • Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Gold (Y32 and below) and is somewhat more common.
  • The Platinum Sword and Platinum Armor deals slightly more damage and offers more protection than Iron, though still less than Diamond.
  • Platinum Tools break their respective blocks faster than Iron but still slower than Diamond.
  • Platinum is 3X more durable than Iron and 1/2 as durable as Diamond.
  • Platinum has higher enchantability than both Iron and Diamond, but not as much as Gold.

1.7.10 Details (FORGE - VERSION NOT SUPPORTED)

Details

  • Platinum Ore spawns at the same height as Gold (Y32 and below) and is about the same in rarity.
  • The Platinum Sword and Platinum Armor deals the same amount of damage and offers the same protections as Iron.
  • Platinum Tools break their respective blocks faster than Iron but still slower than Diamond.
  • Platinum is 3X more durable than Iron and 1/2 as durable as Diamond.
  • Platinum has higher enchantability than both Iron and Diamond, but not as much as Gold.

Modpack Permissions

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