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HiddenOres
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HiddenOres

by Nzzhxl · on Modrinth

Which build do you need?

This mod ships a separate file for every mod loader and every version of the game. Pick both, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game.

Mod loader

Minecraft version

⬇ Download for 1.21.2–1.21.11 · Data pack⬇ Download for 1.21.2–1.21.11 · Fabric⬇ Download for 1.21.2–1.21.11 · Forge⬇ Download for 1.21.2–1.21.11 · NeoForge
I don't know my version or loader
Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.
No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.

HiddenOres is a lightweight datapack that adds a chance for ores to drop when mining stone, deepslate or netherrack.

When mining blocks like Stone in the Overworld or Netherrack in the Nether, there is a very small chance that ores will drop. This makes mining feel more rewarding while keeping vanilla gameplay mostly unchanged.

Features:

• Mining stone/deepslate in the Overworld has a chance to drop overworld ores.

• Mining netherrack in the Nether has a chance to drop nether ores.

• Very low drop chances so ores remain rare.

• Works with normal tools and enchantments.

Slight inspiration from:

BeyondEnchant Banner

Why use this datapack?

HiddenOres adds a small layer of randomness and reward to mining without changing world generation. Even when mining for just Stone, Deepslate or Netherrack, there is always a chance to find something valuable.

Compatibility:

This datapack only modifies block loot tables. It should work with most datapacks unless they also modify the same loot tables.

Problems?

Contact me on discord on my server.

Installation (Datapack):

Download the datapack.

Place it in the world's datapacks folder.

Run /reload or restart the world.

Quick facts

Install steps are the general flow for this file type — see the MC Java Mods guides for the full walkthrough.

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