After the Minecraft copper update, another ore needs some love from Mojang

Mojang will soon be releasing a new Minecraft game drop in the fall. With this update, they will be bringing numerous copper-related features like copper tools, weapons, armor sets, golems, and chests. While these are great features for the game, Mojang should also add some features to other ores in the game as well.

One such ore that could use some help is the emerald ore in Minecraft. Here's how and why.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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Emerald ore should also receive new features after Minecraft gets a copper update

Emerald can slot in perfectly as a diamond alternative

Emerald armor could be an alternative to diamond armor (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

Finding diamonds in the game is one of the most challenging tasks, as almost all players — and even non-players — would know. In order to find a few diamonds, players must mine for hours on end. As a result, creating a complete set of diamond armor in survival mode may take days.

However, if players ever locate a village and know which villagers to trade with, they can obtain lots of emeralds without any issues.

Therefore, Mojang can offer emerald armor as an alternative to diamond armor if players do not want to waste time mining, but still want to have just as much protection.

Mojang can give Emerald armor the same protective statistics as diamond armor, along with some drawbacks that make it different from the latter.

Mojang can give players two options for gaining strength. One is to locate a village to begin earning emeralds by trading, the other is to become a miner and spend hours digging to obtain diamonds. The armor sets developed through both routes can be of similar strength.

Emerald gear can offer special perks and powers

Emerald gears can also have some special effects on villagers (Image via CurseForge/mi2ha)

Alongside being an alternative to diamond gear, emerald gears can also have a special ability related to villagers. When villagers observe a player with emerald gears, they can have a chance to drop their prices as a sign of respect for players. This mechanic can be somewhat similar to how piglins stop attacking players if they wear gold.

This way, players will have another reason to craft and use emerald gears, since they will get a chance to reduce villager trade prices and get better loot more easily.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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Akshat has been a Minecraft writer at Sportskeeda for almost three years. He has loved gaming since childhood, and the fact that Need For Speed Most Wanted is still installed on his PC is proof that the flame burns strong even today. This love for the racing franchise spilled over to F1 fandom, leading him to cover the sport as well for the company.

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Edited by Akshat Kabra