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{{Metal|name=Copper|
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{{Metal|name=Copper|color=6:4:0
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[[File:CopperSample.png|256px|center|frameless]]
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* Make [[Brass]] at [[smelter]]
 
* Make [[Brass]] at [[smelter]]
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* [[Metalsmith's forge|Metal crafting]]
 
* [[Metalsmith's forge|Metal crafting]]
 
|ore=
 
|ore=
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* [[Native copper]]  
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* [[File:ore_copper_sprite.png]] [[Native copper]]
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* [[Malachite]]
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* [[File:ore_cyan_sprite.png]] [[Malachite]]
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* [[Tetrahedrite]]
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* [[File:ore_silvery_sprite.png]] [[Tetrahedrite]]
 
|properties=
 
|properties=
 
* [[Material value]] 2
 
* [[Material value]] 2
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* [[Melting point]] 11952
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{{firemagmasafe|yes|no}}
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* [[Boiling point]] 14611
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* [[Melting point]] {{ct|11952}}
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* [[Boiling point]] {{ct|14611}}
 
* [[Ignition point]] none
 
* [[Ignition point]] none
 
* [[Solid density]] 8930
 
* [[Solid density]] 8930
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'''Copper''' is a [[metal]] used in a large number of [[alloy]]s, among them [[Bronze]], which is almost as good as [[iron]] for smithing [[weapon]]s and [[armor]], and [[Brass]], which has the largest value increase of all non-[[steel]] alloys. Copper itself is a common, low-value metal and a sub-par arms material- more specifically, it is the second worst metal available for slashing weapons, but is pretty good for blunt weapons.
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'''Copper''' is a [[metal]] used in a large number of alloys, among them [[bronze]], which is almost as good as [[iron]] for smithing [[weapon]]s and [[armor]], and [[brass]], which has the largest value increase of all non-[[steel]] alloys. Copper itself is a common, low-value metal and a sub-par arms material – more specifically, it is the second-worst metal available for slashing weapons, but is pretty good for blunt weapons.
  
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Copper is fire-safe but ''not'' magma-safe.
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Copper is [[fire-safe]] but ''not'' [[magma-safe]].
  
 
== Major uses ==
 
== Major uses ==
  
 
*Early-game melee weapon and armor production, if you have no [[tin]] to make [[bronze]] or no [[iron]]. You will probably do best to find better metals though.
 
*Early-game melee weapon and armor production, if you have no [[tin]] to make [[bronze]] or no [[iron]]. You will probably do best to find better metals though.
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*Making [[pick|picks]] (The material of a pick is irrelevant for mining, but does matter if the pick is used as a weapon.)
 
*Making [[bronze]], which is better overall than copper for military applications.
 
*Making [[bronze]], which is better overall than copper for military applications.
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*Training metalworking dwarves : copper is generally plentiful. This is possibly the best use for copper if you have better metals.
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*Training metalworking dwarves: copper is generally plentiful. This is possibly the best use for copper if you have better metals.
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*Copper crossbows and copper bolts. Copper crossbows are the best crossbows if your marksdwarves are forced into melee : silver crossbows are only brought by humans and have no quality modifiers. Copper bolts are heavy enough and sharp enough to work as a good projectile, and iron/steel is generally too rare to be used in bolts. Both uses also train your weaponsmiths, which is always a good thing.
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*Copper [[crossbow|crossbows]] and copper [[bolts]]. Copper crossbows are the best crossbows if your [[marksdwarves]] are forced into melee – [[silver]] crossbows are only brought by humans and have no quality modifiers. Copper bolts are heavy enough and sharp enough to work as a good projectile, and iron/steel is generally too rare to be used in bolts. Both uses also train your [[weaponsmith]]s, which is always a good thing.
 
*Bins, cages, and barrels: although wooden ones are generally cheaper and lighter, copper containers are fire-safe and resistant to [[vermin]]. On maps where wood is scarce, copper can serve as a suitable substitute.
 
*Bins, cages, and barrels: although wooden ones are generally cheaper and lighter, copper containers are fire-safe and resistant to [[vermin]]. On maps where wood is scarce, copper can serve as a suitable substitute.
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*Copper giant spiked balls for weapon traps.
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*Copper giant spiked balls for weapon [[trap]]s.
  
 
== Alloys ==
 
== Alloys ==
  
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Copper is smelted (at a [[Smelter]]) from [[Native copper]], [[Malachite]], or [[Tetrahedrite]].  
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Copper is smelted (at a [[smelter]]) from [[native copper]], [[malachite]], or [[tetrahedrite]].  
  
 
Copper may be combined with other metals at a [[smelter]]. The following is a list of recipes involving copper:
 
Copper may be combined with other metals at a [[smelter]]. The following is a list of recipes involving copper:
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*[[Bronze]] = Copper + [[Tin]]
 
*[[Bronze]] = Copper + [[Tin]]
 
*[[Billon]] = Copper + [[Silver]]
 
*[[Billon]] = Copper + [[Silver]]
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*[[Fine pewter]] = Copper + 3x [[Tin]]
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*[[Fine pewter]] = Copper + 3× [[Tin]]
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*[[Trifle pewter]] = Copper + 2x [[Tin]]
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*[[Trifle pewter]] = Copper + 2× [[Tin]]
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*[[Lay pewter]] = Copper + 2x [[Tin]] + [[Lead]]
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*[[Lay pewter]] = Copper + 2× [[Tin]] + [[Lead]]
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*[[Nickel silver]] = Copper + 2x [[Nickel]] + [[Zinc]]
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*[[Nickel silver]] = Copper + 2× [[Nickel]] + [[Zinc]]
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*[[Black bronze]] = 2x Copper + [[Silver]] + [[Gold]]
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*[[Black bronze]] = 2× Copper + [[Silver]] + [[Gold]]
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*[[Sterling silver]] = Copper + 3x [[Silver]]
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*[[Sterling silver]] = Copper + 3× [[Silver]]
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*[[Rose gold]] = Copper + 3x [[Gold]]
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*[[Rose gold]] = Copper + 3× [[Gold]]
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*[[Bismuth bronze]] = 2x Copper + [[Tin]] + [[Bismuth]]
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*[[Bismuth bronze]] = 2× Copper + [[Tin]] + [[Bismuth]]
  
  
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File:Copper_2.jpg|A copper ingot, coin and rod.
 
File:Copper_2.jpg|A copper ingot, coin and rod.
 
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| dwarven = gusil
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| elvish  = canò
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| goblin  = saxo
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| human  = gugir
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{{gamedata}}
 
{{gamedata}}
 
{{metals}}
 
{{metals}}

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Copper
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Uses
Graphic
Copper bar sprite.png
Ore
Properties
Fire-safe Not magma-safe

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Copper is a metal used in a large number of alloys, among them bronze, which is almost as good as iron for smithing weapons and armor, and brass, which has the largest value increase of all non-steel alloys. Copper itself is a common, low-value metal and a sub-par arms material – more specifically, it is the second-worst metal available for slashing weapons, but is pretty good for blunt weapons.

Copper is fire-safe but not magma-safe.

Major uses[edit]

  • Early-game melee weapon and armor production, if you have no tin to make bronze or no iron. You will probably do best to find better metals though.
  • Making picks (The material of a pick is irrelevant for mining, but does matter if the pick is used as a weapon.)
  • Making bronze, which is better overall than copper for military applications.
  • Training metalworking dwarves: copper is generally plentiful. This is possibly the best use for copper if you have better metals.
  • Copper crossbows and copper bolts. Copper crossbows are the best crossbows if your marksdwarves are forced into melee – silver crossbows are only brought by humans and have no quality modifiers. Copper bolts are heavy enough and sharp enough to work as a good projectile, and iron/steel is generally too rare to be used in bolts. Both uses also train your weaponsmiths, which is always a good thing.
  • Bins, cages, and barrels: although wooden ones are generally cheaper and lighter, copper containers are fire-safe and resistant to vermin. On maps where wood is scarce, copper can serve as a suitable substitute.
  • Copper giant spiked balls for weapon traps.

Alloys[edit]

Copper is smelted (at a smelter) from native copper, malachite, or tetrahedrite.

Copper may be combined with other metals at a smelter. The following is a list of recipes involving copper:


  • A copper ingot, coin and rod.

"Copper" in other Languages Books-aj.svg aj ashton 01.svg
Dwarven: gusil
Elven: canò
Goblin: saxo
Human: gugir
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Aluminum • Bismuth • Copper • Gold • Iron • Lead • Nickel • Platinum • Silver • Tin • Zinc
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