Better Crafting Addon (1.21) revolutionizes survival gameplay in Minecraft Bedrock by unlocking crafting recipes for previously uncraftable items such as the Elytra, Totem of Undying, and more. It also introduces a highly requested mechanic: breaking down armor and tools into raw materials like ingots. Whether you’re optimizing inventory space or recycling old gear, this addon enhances both progression and resource management. Fully compatible with both mobile and PC versions of Minecraft Bedrock.
Features:
Craft Uncraftable Items
Totem of Undying: Crafted using 1 emerald, 1 golden apple, and 4 gold ingots.
Blaze Rod: Combine 1 stick with 4 lava buckets.
Name Tag: Made using 1 iron nugget and 2 paper.
Elytra: Normally only found in End Cities, now craftable with 5 phantom membranes and 2 diamonds.
Horse Armor: Use 5 diamonds/gold/iron ingots and 1 saddle. Each type matches its respective material.
- You can also break down horse armor back into its core materials.
Break Down Existing Items
- TNT: Can be dismantled to yield 5 gunpowder ideal for resource recycling during desert exploration.
Bucket: Convert back into 3 iron ingots.
Smelt Armor into Ingots
- Helmets: Break down into 5 ingots
- Chestplates: 8 ingots
- Leggings: 7 ingots
- Boots: 4 ingots
- Works with leather, iron, gold, and diamond variants.
- Netherite armor gives only 1 ingot when broken down.
They are the same whether leather, iron, gold, or diamond armor. Netherite armour can only break down into 1 ingot.
Third, you can break down the tools into Ingots.
- A sword can break down into 1 ingot
- Pickaxe can be broken down into 3 ingots
- Axe can break down into 3 ingots
- A shovel can break down into 2 ingots
- A hoe can break down into 2 ingots
They are the same whether wooden, stone, iron, gold, or diamond tools. Netherite armour can only break down into 1 ingot.
Installation Note:
- You need to turn on the Experimental Settings if the addon does not work.
How to install:
How To Install Mod / Addon on Minecraft PE
How To Install Texture Packs on Minecraft PE
How To Install Map on Minecraft PE
Why Use Better Crafting Addon?
Better Crafting Addon (1.21) is perfect for survival-focused players who want to maximize efficiency and expand gameplay without making the game overpowered. Instead of giving out free resources or creative-only items, it brings balance and progression to Minecraft Bedrock by letting players earn hard-to-get items through effort and planning.
Being able to craft Elytra without hunting End Cities, or reclaim materials from unused gear makes this addon ideal for long-term worlds. It adds realism, promotes recycling, and helps players customize their survival experience without breaking the game’s balance. It’s especially useful for technical players and minimalist adventurers who want more control over inventory and crafting paths.
FAQs
Is Better Crafting Addon available for mobile and PC?
Yes. This addon is compatible with both Minecraft Bedrock on mobile (MCPE) and Windows 10/11 versions.
Can I use this addon in survival mode?
Absolutely. All recipes and breakdown features are designed for use in survival mode to enhance progression and resource management.
Does it replace any vanilla Minecraft mechanics?
No. It only adds new crafting and smelting options. Existing mechanics remain untouched, preserving compatibility with other addons.
Will the breakdown recipes work with enchanted or damaged gear?
In most cases, yes. However, damaged items may not return the full number of ingots, depending on implementation.
Do I need to enable Experimental Features?
Yes. Be sure to turn on Experimental Settings in your world to make the addon function correctly.
Download links
- Mcaddon:download Download file
