Smelting Plus Data Pack Minecraft Java

Smelting Plus is a free and powerful data pack designed for Minecraft Java Edition players. It revolutionizes the smelting process by allowing you to recover full ingots instead of just nuggets when melting tools, armor, and other items. Perfect for players looking to optimize their crafting and save valuable resources.

Why Use Smelting Plus?

Recover 100% of materials when smelting iron, gold, diamond, and netherite tools and armor.
Works with all furnace types, including regular furnaces and blast furnaces.
Fully compatible with the latest Minecraft Java versions (tested on 1.18.2, 1.19.3, 1.20.1, 1.21.10, and 1.21.11).
Easy installation – simply add the data pack to your world.

How It Works

With Smelting Plus activated, smelting becomes much more efficient:

Tools and armor made of iron, gold, diamond, and netherite now yield full ingots.
Diamonds and netherite take slightly longer to smelt, maintaining the game’s balance.
Includes additional items like cauldrons, compasses, pressure plates, iron doors, rails, and more.

Complete List of Smeltable Items

Tools and Armor

Iron: Pickaxe, axe, hoe, sword, helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots.
Gold: Pickaxe, axe, hoe, sword, helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots.
Diamond: Pickaxe, axe, hoe, sword, helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots.
Netherite: Pickaxe, axe, hoe, sword, helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots.

Additional Items

Cauldron
Compass
Iron and gold pressure plates
Iron doors and trapdoors
Rails and special tracks (including golden rails and activator rails)
Clocks
Iron bars
Chains
Copper Age items (version 1.1.3+)

Installation Guide

Download the data pack from the section below.
Open Minecraft Java Edition and select your world.
Go to Data Packs and add the ZIP file you downloaded.
Activate Smelting Plus in the data packs menu.
Start smelting your items in any furnace and receive full ingots!

Downloads

Changelog

v1.1.4 – March 18, 2026

Updated to Minecraft 1.21.11 (pack_format 94.1)
Fixed min_format/max_format fields
Full compatibility with Minecraft 1.21.11
All 12 recipe files verified

v1.1.3 – December 2025

Added 14+ Copper Age items, including Spyglass
Fixed inconsistencies in netherite shovels and axes
Full compatibility with Minecraft 1.21.9–1.21.10

v1.1.2 – 2024

Added chains and iron bars
Adjusted smelting time for iron rails

v1.1.1 – 2024

Added exclusive items like Recovery Compass and Froglights

v1.1.0 – 2023

Added gold nuggets from blasting
Full Minecraft 1.19+ compatibility

v1.0.5 – 2023

Added chains and iron bars
Adjusted smelting time for iron rails

v1.0.2 – 2022

Added Recovery Compass and Froglights

v1.0.1 – 2021

Initial release

Tips to Optimize Your Crafting

Smelt diamond and netherite armor to quickly recover diamonds and netherite ingots.
Use blast furnaces to speed up the smelting process.
Combine with other data packs like Village Chests OP to maximize your loot.
Save gold nuggets to craft gold ingots for premium items.

Conclusion

Smelting Plus is an essential tool for any Minecraft Java player who wants to enhance their gameplay. With this data pack, you can recycle items efficiently, save time, and progress faster in the game.

🔥 Try it now and transform your Minecraft experience!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does Smelting Plus work on Minecraft Bedrock Edition? No, it is exclusive to Java Edition.
Can I use Smelting Plus with other mods? Yes! It is compatible with most mods for Minecraft Java Edition.
How can I smelt items faster? Use blast furnaces or high-speed furnaces.
What happens if I smelt an item not listed? Items not included in Smelting Plus will still function normally, yielding nuggets as in the original game.
Can I download previous versions? Yes! Check out all available versions on Modrinth.

Update Instructions for Existing Users

If you already have Smelting Plus installed, simply download the latest version from the downloads section, replace the old file in your data packs folder, and restart your game. The new version will automatically update your settings.