Two new armor sets. Two completely different purposes.
Strata ores adds two armor sets to the game — the Efficiens and the Subterranix — along with their matching tools. They don't replace each other, they exist for different playstyles and different moments in your game.
The Efficiens ore is pretty common underground… but it won't drop from a pickaxe. You need to blast it with TNT to get anything out of it.After, just mine it with a diamond pickaxe. So getting your hands on it requires a bit of preparation.
In exchange, you get an armor set that sits between iron and diamond in terms of protection. It's not great in a fight and it's not meant to be.
What it's actually for:
It's a utility set. You wear it when you're building, mining, farming. Not when you're heading into a boss fight.
Found deep underground, rare, and hard to craft — the Subterranix set is built for combat and combat only. It goes past Netherite in every stat.
It's the armor you work toward for a long time. When you finally put it on, you feel it. It cost a lot to craft.
How do I get Efficiens ore? It generates commonly, but you need TNT to make it drop. A diamond pickaxe is needed after.
Is Efficiens worth it if it's weak in combat? Yes — the reach bonus alone changes how you play. Think of it as a tool set, not a combat set.
Is Subterranix actually stronger than Netherite? Yes. Plan your playthrough accordingly.
Questions, bugs, suggestions — drop them in the comments!
