Mekanism

What is Mekanism?

Mekanism is a comprehensive tech mod that adds advanced machinery, ore processing systems, powerful energy generation, and sophisticated automation to Minecraft. Known for its 5x ore processing capability, Mekanism is a cornerstone mod in most tech-focused modpacks including ATM9 and ATM10.

Getting Started with Mekanism

Essential First Steps

1. Gather Osmium Ore: Mekanism's primary resource
   • Spawns in Overworld, similar to iron
   • Process into Osmium Ingots in a furnace
2. Craft Metallurgic Infuser: First machine you'll need
   • Required for creating Steel and Bronze
   • Uses carbon (coal) and other infusion materials
3. Create Steel: Core material for most machines
   • Infuse Iron with Carbon in Metallurgic Infuser
   • 9 iron + carbon = 9 steel
4. Build Energy Generation: Most machines require power
   • Heat Generator (early game)
   • Wind/Solar Generators (mid game)
   • Gas-Burning Generator (late game)

Ore Processing Tiers

Mekanism's ore processing is its most famous feature, offering up to 5x ore multiplication:

Tier	Multiplication	Machines Required
1x	1x (Vanilla)	Furnace
2x	2x	Enrichment Chamber
3x	3x	Enrichment Chamber + Purification Chamber + Crusher
4x	4x	3x setup + Chemical Injection Chamber + HCl
5x	5x	4x setup + Chemical Dissolution Chamber + Crystallizer

2x Ore Processing (Basic)

Simplest upgrade from vanilla smelting:

1. Enrichment Chamber
   • Place raw ore inside
   • Produces 2x dust
   • Smelt dust for ingots

3x Ore Processing (Intermediate)

Requires multiple machines in sequence:

1. Enrichment Chamber: Ore → Dust
2. Purification Chamber: Dust → Clumps (requires Oxygen)
3. Crusher: Clumps → Dirty Dust
4. Enrichment Chamber: Dirty Dust → Dust
5. Furnace: Dust → Ingots

Key Resource: Requires Oxygen from Electrolytic Separator

4x Ore Processing (Advanced)

Adds chemical processing:

1. Create Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)
   • Chemical Infuser: Hydrogen + Chlorine
   • Chlorine from Electrolytic Separator + Brine
2. Chemical Injection Chamber: Ore + HCl → Shards
3. Continue with 3x processing chain from Shards

5x Ore Processing (Ultimate)

Maximum ore multiplication:

1. Chemical Dissolution Chamber: Ore + Sulfuric Acid → Slurry
2. Chemical Washer: Slurry + Water → Clean Slurry
3. Chemical Crystallizer: Clean Slurry → Crystals
4. Chemical Injection Chamber: Crystals + HCl → Shards
5. Continue with 3x chain from Shards

Sulfuric Acid Creation:

• Requires complex chemical chain
• Involves Water, Oxygen, and Sulfur
• Rotary Condensentrator for gas/liquid conversion

Power Generation

Early Game Generators

Generator	Power Output	Fuel
Heat Generator	160 J/t	Burnable items (coal, wood)
Solar Generator	50 J/t	Sunlight (daytime only)
Advanced Solar	300 J/t	Sunlight (daytime only)
Wind Generator	Variable	Height-dependent (higher = better)

Advanced Power

• Gas-Burning Generator: Burns Hydrogen, Ethylene (very efficient)
• Bio-Generator: Uses bio-fuel from Crusher
• Fusion Reactor: End-game massive power (1+ million J/t possible)

Essential Machines

Core Processing Machines

Enrichment Chamber:

• Doubles ores, processes dusts
• Creates compressed materials
• Most versatile basic machine

Crusher:

• Crushes items into dusts/powders
• Processes clumps into dirty dust
• Bio-fuel from plant material

Metallurgic Infuser:

• Infuses materials with elements
• Creates Steel, Bronze, Alloys
• Essential for machine crafting

Chemical Processing

Electrolytic Separator:

• Separates water into Hydrogen & Oxygen
• Processes Brine into Chlorine & Hydrogen
• Foundation of chemical processing

Chemical Infuser:

• Combines gases into new gases
• Creates HCl, Sulfur Trioxide, etc.
• Essential for advanced ore processing

Rotary Condensentrator:

• Converts gases to liquids and vice versa
• Critical for chemical chains
• Modes: Condensating, Decondesating, Off

Utility Machines

Digital Miner:

• Automated mining machine
• Configurable filters (mine only specific ores)
• Huge mining area (up to 32x32 chunks with range upgrades)
• Silk Touch and Fortune support

Quantum Entangloporter:

• Wireless item, fluid, gas, heat, and energy transfer
• Cross-dimensional capabilities
• Frequency-based linking
• End-game logistics solution

Teleporter:

• Instant player teleportation
• Frequency-based network
• Works across dimensions

Energy Storage

Mekanism uses Joules (J) for energy:

Storage Type	Capacity	Transfer Rate
Basic Energy Cube	1M J	800 J/t
Advanced Energy Cube	8M J	3.2k J/t
Elite Energy Cube	32M J	12.8k J/t
Ultimate Energy Cube	128M J	51.2k J/t
Induction Matrix	Configurable (billions+)	Configurable

Induction Matrix (Multiblock)

The ultimate energy storage solution:

• Modular: Add Induction Cells for capacity, Providers for transfer rate
• Massive Storage: Billions of Joules possible
• Multiblock Structure: Customizable size (minimum 3x3x3)
• Tiers: Basic, Advanced, Elite, Ultimate components

Armor and Tools

Mekasuit (Powered Armor)

The ultimate modular armor system:

• Customizable Modules: Add various modules for different abilities
• Energy-Powered: Uses stored energy, doesn't break
• Protection: Superior to Netherite when fully upgraded
• Built-in Features:
  • Flight (Elytra module)
  • Night Vision
  • Jetpack capabilities
  • Radiation protection
  • Nutritional injection

Meka-Tool

All-in-one powered tool:

• Modes: Pickaxe, Axe, Shovel, Hoe, Shears, Sword
• Powered: Never breaks, uses energy
• Modules: Vein mining, teleportation, attack amplification
• Efficiency: Extremely fast when fully upgraded

Fusion Reactor

Mekanism's end-game power source:

Requirements

• Deuterium: From heavy water (Electrolytic Separator)
• Tritium: From Deuterium + Lithium
• Ignition: Requires 100 million J to start
• Structure: Complex multiblock build

Output

• Base: 1 million J/t
• With Fuel Injection: 10+ million J/t possible
• Byproduct: Produces Steam (additional power via turbine)

Upgrades System

Most Mekanism machines accept upgrades:

Upgrade Type	Effect	Max Per Machine
Speed Upgrade	Increases processing speed	8
Energy Upgrade	Increases energy efficiency	8
Filter Upgrade	Adds filtering slots	1
Muffling Upgrade	Reduces machine noise	1
Gas Upgrade	Increases gas tank capacity	8
Anchor Upgrade	Keeps chunks loaded	1

Note: More upgrades = higher energy consumption!

Cables and Pipes

Universal Cables (Energy)

Transport energy between machines and generators:

• Basic: 3,200 J/t
• Advanced: 12,800 J/t
• Elite: 64,000 J/t
• Ultimate: 256,000 J/t

Mechanical Pipes (Fluids)

Transport liquids (water, lava, etc.):

• Basic: 1,000 mB/t
• Advanced: 4,000 mB/t
• Elite: 16,000 mB/t
• Ultimate: 64,000 mB/t

Pressurized Tubes (Gases)

Transport gases (Oxygen, Hydrogen, etc.):

• Basic: 1,000 mB/t
• Advanced: 4,000 mB/t
• Elite: 16,000 mB/t
• Ultimate: 64,000 mB/t

Logistical Transporters (Items)

Fast item transport with built-in sorting:

• Basic: Basic item transport
• Advanced: Faster transport
• Elite: Very fast transport
• Ultimate: Instant item transfer

Tips for Success

• Start Simple: Begin with 2x ore processing before attempting 5x
• Power Planning: Always build more power generation than you think you need
• Upgrade Gradually: Tier machines as you gather resources
• Chemical Setup: Dedicate an area for chemical processing chains
• Use Configurator: Mekanism's Configurator tool for machine configuration
• Learn Logistics: Logistical Sorters for powerful automation
• Documentation: Use the in-game Mekanism wiki (or check online wiki)
• Quantum Entangloporter: Game-changer for cross-dimensional logistics

Common Pitfalls

• Insufficient Power: Machines shutting down due to power shortage
• Gas Leaks: Not using proper tubes for gas transport
• Wrong Machine Tier: Some recipes require specific machine tiers
• Chemical Complexity: 5x processing is very complex - start smaller!
• Radiation: Fission reactors and waste produce radiation (requires protection)

Integration with Other Mods

Applied Energistics 2 / Refined Storage

• Automate ore processing with patterns
• Store gases in gas storage cells
• Chemical crafting automation

Create

• Mechanical ore processing before Mekanism
• Complementary automation
• Combined factory setups

Thermal Series

• Energy conversion between RF and Joules
• Complementary machines
• Combined processing lines

Summary

Mekanism is one of the most powerful and feature-rich tech mods available for Minecraft. While it has a learning curve, mastering Mekanism provides unmatched ore processing, power generation, and automation capabilities. Start with basic ore doubling, gradually work toward 5x processing, and eventually harness fusion power for unlimited energy!