Tools (Tinkers' Construct)

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Tools from Tinkers' Construct are similar to Vanilla tools but have major differences which are:

• tools do not disappear when they break
• broken tools can be fixed completely for less of a material cost than building a new one (Depending on the Modifiers applied to the tool)
• certain Materials add traits to the tool to make it faster or more durable
• tools can be "enchanted" simply by adding other materials to them after creation but cannot be normally enchanted (Ex; Using a Book&Anvil or via Enchantment Table)

Tools

Basic Tools

Basic tools can be built in a Tool Station or a Tool Forge. Parts listed can be found on the Blank Pattern page.

• Pickaxe - Requires a pickaxe head, tool binding, and tool rod (or stick)
• Shovel - Requires a shovel head and tool rod
• Axe - Requires an axe head and tool rod
• Mattock (like a Vanilla hoe) - Requires an axe head, shovel head, and tool rod
• Chisel - Carves stone bricks into other decorative designs. Requires a chisel head and tool rod
• Frying Pan - Can cook meat and stun enemies. Requires a pan and tool rod

Advanced Tools

Advanced tools need to be built in a Tool Forge, but can be fixed or upgraded in a Tool Station.

• Hammer - The upgrade of the pickaxe. It can mine a 3x3 section that is dependent on the side of the block that is mined. Parts needed include a hammer head, two large plates, and tough tool rod
• Lumber Axe - The upgrade of the axe. It can mine the entire tree (except the leaves) up to a height of 30 blocks. Parts needed include a broad axe head, large plate, tough binding, and tough tool rod
• Excavator - The upgrade of the Shovel. It can mine a 3x3 section that is dependent on the side of the block that is mined. Parts needed include a broad shovel head, large plate, tough binding, and tough tool rod
• Scythe - Not an upgrade. It can reap a 3x3 section of crops and can attack enemies in a 3x3 section. Parts needed include a Scythe head, tough binding, and two tough tool rods

Durability

When constructing tools, each one has different formulas for calculating the total durability.

Pickaxe / Shovel / Sword / Hatchet
Durability_Total = Head_Dur x Handle_Mod

Example: Stone Head (131), Stone Handle (x0.5), Any type of binding. 131 x 0.5 = 65.5 ≈ 65

Mattock
Durability_Total =( ( Head_Dur + Head_Dur ) x 3 x 0.25 ) x Handle_Mod

Hammer
Durability_Total =Floor[ ( Plate_Dur + Head_Dur + Plate_Dur) / 3 ] x 9 x Handle_Mod

Speed_Total = (Plate_Spd + Head_Spd + Plate_Spd) /3

Excavator
Durability_Total = (Plate_Dur + Head_Dur)* (Binding_Mod + Handle_Mod) * 1.5468

Speed_Total = (Plate_Spd + Head_Spd)/2

Lumber Axe
Durability_Total = (Plate_Dur + Head_Dur)* (Binding_Mod + Handle_Mod) * 1.40458

This is a rough estimate and usually you'll need to round up and/or add or subtract 1 to your result

Speed_Total = (Plate_Spd + Head_Spd)/2

Pickaxe optimizations

Durability

• Pickaxe Head: Slime
• Tool Binding: Obsidian
• Handle: Manyullyn

Mining Speed

• Pickaxe Head: Cobalt
• Tool Binding: ANY
• Handle: ANY

Mining Level

• Pickaxe Head: Manyullyn
• Tool Binding: ANY
• Handle: ANY

The BEST tool always depends on what it is intended for, and is subject to discrimination. Each player likes something a little different.