Minecraft player turns copper grates into functional pipes

Minecraft has a variety of items that serve different purposes. For example, iron is used for crafting tools and weapons, redstone is crucial for circuitry, and obsidian is essential for the construction of nether portals. However, players can add more functionality to these blocks by utilizing data packs, which introduce new features or improvements to existing mechanics.

Recently, Redditor u/ctkrocks shared a video on the Minecraft subreddit showing how they developed a data pack that transforms copper grates into functional pipes. Although copper grates have been introduced in the game as a decorative block, this data pack gives them a practical use.

I turned copper grates into pipes with a datapack byu/ctkrocks inMinecraft

The Reddit community reacted to the post enthusiastically, with user u/ARAMODODRAGON suggesting that this functionality should be included in the vanilla game, as it fits seamlessly with the sandbox game's aesthetic.

User u/ValleyNun praised the idea, noting how players are already familiar with copper grates, making this addition more appealing.

Comment byu/ctkrocks from discussion inMinecraft

Comment byu/ctkrocks from discussion inMinecraft

u/ctkrocks's video also highlights other functionalities of the copper grate pipes. For example, creating a pipe column allows items to be transported from top to bottom, mimicking the behavior of real pipes. Additionally, when placed above a campfire, these see-through copper pipes conduct heat, causing damage to any mobs standing on top.

u/lippociocca_8 even said the original poster should work at Mojang Studios to implement such ideas.

This isn't the first time u/ctkrocks has wowed the Minecraft community; they previously introduced a data pack for a copper mace made from the heavy core block and lightning rod.

Redditors react to the copper pipe data pack (Image via Reddit/ctkrocks)

User u/aelx27 said using see-through copper grates in this manner aligns well with Mojang Studios' design philosophy and mechanics.

User u/kermittysmitty expressed excitement over the idea of using copper grates as pipes for constructing aqueducts, while u/DepravedPrecedence marveled at the ingenuity behind the data pack.

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Copper has limited uses in Minecraft right now

Copper needs to have more use (Image via Mojang Studios)

Copper was introduced in Minecraft a few years ago. Despite having potential, these blocks have little to no use, except for crafting items like the lightning rod and spyglass.

With Minecraft Live 2024 approaching, Mojang Studios is set to announce new updates. While players are expecting the announcement of a new biome and mob, they are likely also hopeful that the developer introduces additional uses for copper blocks.