Blacksmith
Blacksmith is one of seven classes available to choose from in the CivLabs plugin.
A blacksmith's main role is to craft upgraded tools for players. Any player can craft wooden tools, but only a blacksmith can craft tools made of a better material than wood (stone, iron, diamond etc). Blacksmiths gain XP through crafting tools and armor, and also by smelting ores.
Unlocked Abilities
Apprentice (1)
- Crafting Stone tools
- Crafting Leather Armour
Journeyman (2)
- Crafting Iron tools, and Bucket
- Crafting Iron Armour
Expert (3)
- Crafting Gold tools and armor
- Using Anvil and Smithing Table
Master (4)
- Crafting Diamond tools and armor
Grandmaster (5)
- Crafting Netherite tools and armor
Unknown (?)
- Crafting Crossbow
- Using Blast Furnaces
Tools refers to pickaxe, axe, sword, hoe, and spade.
Armor refers to helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots (also cap, tunic, and pants for leather).
Gaining Experience
Blacksmiths gain experience through crafting tools and armor, as well as smelting ores.
Item Crafted | XP Amount | Level Required |
Wood Tools | 1 × planks used | Novice (0) |
Stone Tools | 2 × stone used | Apprentice (1) |
Leather Armor | Apprentice (1) | |
Iron Tools and Armor | 4 × iron used | Journeyman (2) |
Gold Tools and Armor | 6 × gold used | Expert (3) |
Diamond Tools and Armor | 8 × diamond used | Master (4) |
Netherite | Grandmaster (5) |
Item Smelted | XP Amount | Level Required |
Wood Logs | 6 | N/A |
Copper Ore | 3 | N/A |
Iron Ore | N/A | |
Gold Ore | 8 | N/A |
Class Interactions
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Blacksmiths are most reliant on Miners as a source of stone, coal, and ores. Although it is possible to gain XP without them (see below) it is faster to have a reliable supply from Miners.
Guide
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One strategy for gaining XP is to craft tools. In this case it is most efficient to craft pickaxes or axes because the XP gained is directly proportional to the amount of material used in the crafted item. Conveniently these two tools are often requested by other classes.
Another strategy, especially if stone and iron are scarce, is to smelt wood logs into charcoal. A blacksmith can be cutting down more trees while the previous wood logs are in the furnace, and then remove the charcoal for XP. This is more efficient than making wood tools, and doesn't cause the blacksmith to gain XP in a different class (as mining stone would do).