You can't directly use Raw Copper Blocks; instead, you must smelt raw copper to create copper ingots, which are then used to craft copper blocks and other items. Here's a breakdown:
Obtaining Raw Copper
Raw copper is acquired by:
- Mining Copper Ore: Breaking copper ore blocks yields raw copper.
- Killing Drowned: Drowned, underwater zombies, have a chance to drop copper ingots (which negates the need for raw copper to obtain ingots).
Processing Raw Copper
- Smelting: Place the raw copper in a furnace (or blast furnace) with fuel to smelt it into copper ingots.
Using Copper Ingots
Once you have copper ingots, you can craft various items, including:
- Copper Blocks: Combining nine copper ingots creates a copper block.
- Lightning Rods: Three copper ingots crafted in a vertical line create a lightning rod.
- Spyglasses: Combining two copper ingots and one amethyst shard creates a spyglass.
Copper Block Usage
Copper blocks themselves have aesthetic purposes, and they also oxidize over time, changing color from orange to green. This oxidation process can be stopped by applying wax to the block. Copper blocks can also be used in building to add a unique decorative element with varied patinas.
In summary, raw copper must be smelted into copper ingots before being used to craft copper blocks and other useful items in the game.
