Introduction

If you're playing Minecraft and want a helper to organize your storage, the Copper Golem is a neat addition. Introduced in the “Copper Age” update and currently active in the Bedrock experimental previews (with Java snapshots coming soon), this useful mob doesn’t spawn naturally—players must build it. In this guide, you’ll learn how to craft, use, and maintain a Copper Golem, plus tips to control its appearance. Keywords you’ll see throughout: copper block, carved pumpkin, copper chest, oxidation, automatic item sorting.

What You Need Before You Start

• At least one copper block (any degree of oxidation or waxed state works). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• A carved pumpkin or a jack o’lantern (but note: carved pumpkin or jack o’lantern must be placed last). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Access to smelting (furnace) for copper ingots, and crafting table to craft copper block if you don’t already have one. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Optional: honeycomb if you want to wax the copper block or prevent oxidation. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Step-by-Step: How to Make the Copper Golem

1. Collect raw copper ore using at least a stone pickaxe or better. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
2. Smelt nine raw copper to get nine copper ingots in a furnace. Fuel can be wood, coal, charcoal, etc. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
3. Craft a copper block by placing the nine copper ingots in all slots of a crafting table (3×3). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
4. Obtain a carved pumpkin or jack o’lantern:
   • Find a pumpkin in grassy biomes. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
   • Use **shears** on the pumpkin to carve it. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
   • If you want a jack o’lantern instead, combine the carved pumpkin and a torch. Not necessary for the golem but works. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
5. Place the copper block on the ground, then **place the carved pumpkin (or jack o’lantern) on top** of that block. The pumpkin must be the last item placed. That action will spawn your Copper Golem. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
6. When spawned, the copper block will automatically convert into a copper chest. The golem appears at the pumpkin’s spot. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

How to Use Your Copper Golem

Once the golem is alive, it becomes a handy inventory organizer. Here’s what it does and tips for getting the best out of it:

• Take items you want sorted and put them into the copper chest (the one created when you spawned the golem). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• The Copper Golem will move items from copper chests in its range into nearby standard chests, matching items by type and existing stacks. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• It checks copper chests within its reach, remembers a number of them, and transfers items slowly but steadily. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Make sure your chests are placed reasonably close by—chests that are far away or inaccessible may not work well. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Appearance & Oxidation Management

The Copper block you use determines not just look but the **oxidation level** of both the Copper Chest and the Golem. Over time, copper materials naturally oxidize—changing color from shiny copper to greenish patina. Here’s how to control that process:

• If you spawn the golem on a fully oxidized copper block, it will look oxidized immediately. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• You can reverse or reduce oxidation by using an axe on the block or chest. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• To stop further oxidation, **wax** the copper block, chest, or golem using honeycomb. This preserves the current look. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Enable the Feature (if Needed)

At the time of writing, the Copper Golem is available in the **Bedrock experimental/preview builds** of Minecraft via the “Copper Age / Game Drop 3” update. If you do not see it in your version:

• Go to your world settings and turn on **experimental features / previews**. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
• In Java Edition, you may need to use a snapshot version once it’s released there. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Tips & Common Mistakes

• Make sure the pumpkin is placed last; placing copper block last does not work. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
• If you destroy the initial copper chest, the golem can still use any nearby copper chest. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• Waxing only stops further oxidation—it does not revert existing oxidation to a shiny copper by itself (unless you also use tools like axe to remove oxidation). :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
• Colors are purely cosmetic: oxidation levels or waxing do not change the sorting ability or performance of the golem. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}

Summary

The Copper Golem is a valuable new helper in Minecraft that brings automation and organization to your base. By combining a copper block and a carved pumpkin (or jack o’lantern), you spawn the golem with its chest. From there, it helps move items from copper chests to regular ones, sorts based on matching items, and offers cosmetic variation through oxidation and waxing. Be sure to enable experimental features if needed, build it correctly, and maintain it to keep it looking as you want. Happy crafting!