The latest 1.21 update for Minecraft seems to set the stage for copper to get an overdue overhaul, but whether its upcoming changes will be enough to make using the metal and its new blocks useful for players will remain to be seen. Since its introduction during Minecraft's 1.17 Caves and Cliffs: Part 1 update, there has been some contention around copper due to its limited use among players. Between specific uses for Lightning Rods, Spyglasses, and Brushes, the unique appearance of oxidized copper blocks, and copper ore becoming more common than iron ore, many players felt that Minecraft's copper just wasn't being used to its fullest potential.