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BatPack — Minecraft block

BatPack

BatPack is an IndustrialCraft 2 chestplate that stores 60,000 EU and powers electric tools such as the Drill or Chainsaw straight from the chest slot.

Block ID ic2:batpack
Mod Industrial Craft 2
Game versions
1.19.2 1.12.2 1.11.2 1.11 1.10.2 1.10 1.9.4 1.8.9 1.7.10 1.7.2 1.6.4

Description

BatPack is the entry-level wearable battery from IndustrialCraft 2 (IC2). It occupies the chestplate armor slot in Minecraft, adds one and a half armor points, and carries 60,000 EU — the charge of six RE-Batteries. While worn, the BatPack powers compatible electric tools such as the Drill, Diamond Drill, Chainsaw, Electric Wrench and Electric Hoe: every use draws its EU straight from the pack, and the tool's own buffer is topped up along the way. This removes the constant need to walk back to a BatBox between mining runs.

Recharging the BatPack works like recharging an RE-Battery: insert it into a BatBox, MFE or MFSU storage block, or any Generator. Because it occupies the chestplate slot, you cannot wear a Diamond Chestplate at the same time — an intentional trade-off between survivability and portable power. A charged BatPack survives combat, but an empty one breaks from a moderate amount of damage, so keep some charge in it. Once Medium Voltage power is unlocked, players usually move on to the Advanced BatPack with 600,000 EU of storage, but the basic BatPack remains the cheapest mobile EU buffer for early IC2 progression.

Block properties

Item ID ic2:batpack
/give command /give @p ic2:batpack
Stackable No

Field Guide

How to use the BatPack in IndustrialCraft 2

  1. 1

    Acquire the recipe materials

    Craft the BatPack at a Crafting Table from six RE-Batteries, one Electronic Circuit and one Oak Planks — circuit in the top-middle cell, plank in the center, batteries in the remaining six cells.

  2. 2

    Equip the BatPack

    Put the BatPack in the chestplate armor slot; this replaces any vanilla chestplate for the duration.

  3. 3

    Carry an electric tool

    Keep a compatible electric tool like the Drill, Chainsaw or Electric Wrench in your hotbar so the worn BatPack can power it.

  4. 4

    Use tools normally

    Mine, harvest or wrench as usual; every use is paid from the BatPack, and the tool's own charge is topped up as you work.

  5. 5

    Recharge the BatPack

    Insert the BatPack into a BatBox, MFE, MFSU or any Generator to recharge it, exactly like an RE-Battery.

Field charging

A worn Solar Helmet or Static Boots recharges the BatPack away from your power grid, and the two effects stack. A charged pack survives combat — only an empty one breaks — so top it up before long trips.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: RE-Battery RE-Battery x6 Electronic Circuit Electronic Circuit x1 Oak Planks Oak Planks x1
Crafting
RE-Battery Electronic Circuit RE-Battery RE-Battery Oak Planks RE-Battery RE-Battery
RE-Battery
BatPack
1
BatPack

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Frequently asked questions

How much energy does the BatPack store?

60,000 EU, which is roughly the same as six fully charged RE-Batteries.

Can the BatPack power machines as well?

Yes. Like a charged RE-Battery, a BatPack that still holds energy can power IC2 machines directly.

Can I wear Diamond armor and the BatPack at the same time?

Not in the same slot. The BatPack occupies the chestplate slot, so it replaces a vanilla chestplate; helmet, leggings and boots stay free.

What is the upgrade after the BatPack?

The Advanced BatPack: 600,000 EU of storage in the Medium Voltage class, powering electric tools of Tier 2 or lower — only the Iridium Drill and the Mining Laser stay out.

Is the BatPack better than just carrying RE-Batteries?

Yes for long mining trips, because the BatPack recharges the tools you are using without manual swapping, saving an inventory slot and time.