What is EMC?

EMC (Energy-Matter Covalence) is ProjectE's core currency. Every item has an EMC value. The Philosopher's Stone and Transmutation Table convert items to/from EMC. Core principle: EMC input = EMC output (conservation law).

Key Item EMC Values

Dirt 1, Cobblestone 1, Coal 128, Redstone 64, Lapis 864, Blaze Rod 1536, Iron Ingot 256, Gold Ingot 2048, Diamond 8192, Emerald 16384, Nether Star 139264, Dragon Egg 262144.

Best EMC Sources

1. Blaze Rod farm (Nether spawner) — 1536 EMC each, best mid-game. 2. Auto sugar cane -> EMC Collector — free, automated. 3. Nautilus shells (drowned farm) — 1024 EMC. 4. Ultimate: Energy Condenser MK3 + Antimatter Relay — auto-converts items into Dark/Red Matter.

Warning: Red Matter has extremely high EMC. One piece can exchange for 400+ diamonds. Continuous red matter production is the ultimate EMC path.

Beginner Roadmap

① Craft the Philosopher's Stone (4 redstone + 4 glowstone + 1 diamond) — the core tool. ② Build a Transmutation Table and dump extra dirt/cobble for EMC. ③ Make basic supplies first (food, iron, redstone). ④ Build an auto sugar-cane farm -> EMC Collector for passive EMC. ⑤ Upgrade to a blaze-rod farm and enter the EMC-freedom stage.

Warning: Right-click blocks with the Philosopher's Stone to transmute dirt->sand, cobble->stone and more — the best free tool early on.
✓ Last verified on Minecraft 1.22 (2026-09-22) Minecraft mechanics change with every update — this guide is only guaranteed to work in the stated version.