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SimpleOres

Mod

by skrallexy

A small mod that adds 4 unique and balanced ores, as well as copper gear.

Type

Mod

CurseForge Downloads

3,534,337

CurseForge ID

226138

Modrinth Downloads

52,656

Modrinth ID

51dAkghQ

Last Updated

Jun 12, 2026

Description

Simple Ores Blocks _**SimpleOres**_ is a Forge mod that adds 4 new ores to the base game: **Copper (previous to 1.17), Tin, Mythril, Adamantium** and **Onyx**. All except Onyx can be found in the overworld, while Onyx can be found only in the Nether. ![Simple Ores Armors](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/51dAkghQ/images/07bdb1b8f5cc55dfe9b3ee8dd39532a96834e28d.png) Each ore has its own unique properties, armor and tool sets, and more. Simple Ores for 1.19 has datapack-driven ore generation. It is no longer controlled by config file parameters. If you wish to change the ore generation, there is a sample datapack "simpleores_oregen.zip" uploaded to the [SimpleOres Resources](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/simpleores-resources "SimpleOres Resources") project. Download it, edit it to suit, and load into your world save's datapack directory as described [here](https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Data_pack "Datapack"). Simple Ores for 1.17.1 and later does not add copper ore or ingots to the game, as vanilla has added them. However, since vanilla did not add copper tools or armor, Simple Ores still has them. Not to mention the copper bucket, that still doesn't pick up anything except water. Simple Ores ores now drop raw metal, like vanilla ores, except for onyx ore, which drops the gem, of course. As of Simple Ores 1.17.1-3.0.1.1, the SimpleOres-relevant content from Aesthetics has been rolled into Simple Ores. (E.g., copper bars and doors, mythril, tin, adamantium and onyx bars, doors, bricks, and brick stairs. In addition, metal brick slabs have been added to round out the metal brick blocks and stairs. Copper brick items, however, were phased out, as they have been superseded by vanilla cut copper blocks, stairs, and slabs. **SimpleOres for Minecraft 1.20.1 requires [SimpleCoreLib](https://modrinth.com/mod/simplecore-api)** and **[BucketLib](https://modrinth.com/mod/bucketlib)** **SimpleOres for Minecraft 1.19.2 requires [SimpleCoreLib](https://modrinth.com/mod/simplecore-api)** and had [BucketLib](https://modrinth.com/mod/bucketlib) embedded in the jar. **SimpleOres for Minecraft 1.16.3 and later does require [SimpleCoreLib](https://modrinth.com/mod/simplecore-api)** **SimpleOres for Minecraft 1.14 through 1.16.1 does not require the [SimpleCore API](https://modrinth.com/mod/simplecore-api).** The original Minecraft Forum thread is [here](https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/1279863-alexndrthegr8sts-mods-simplecore-api-simpleores). The original mod was by AleXndrTheGr8st, aka Skrallexy. Sinhika is the current off-and-on maintainer. The current code is licensed under LGPL 3.0, so go wild, modpack makers! Older versions (1.12.2 and earlier) require a support library, [SimpleCore API](https://modrinth.com/mod/simplecore-api) Add-ons and Compatible Mods: ---------------------------- Note: only the core SimpleOres mods and akkamaddi's Arsenic and Lace have been or will be ported to MinecraftForge 1.17.1. The rest will be ported straight to 1.18.1, without bothering with a 1.17.1 version. * [Netherrocks](https://modrinth.com/mod/netherrocks "Netherrocks") - requires only SimpleCoreLib. * [Machines](https://modrinth.com/mod/machines "Machines") * [Fusion](https://modrinth.com/mod/fusion "Fusion") * [Aesthetics](https://modrinth.com/mod/aesthetics "Aesthetics") - absorbed into other mods post 1.16.5. * [Zot's Only Silver](https://modrinth.com/mod/zots-only-silver "Only Silver") - requires only SimpleCoreLib. * [akkamaddi's Hadite Coal](https://modrinth.com/mod/akkamaddis-hadite-coal "Hadite Coal") * [akkamaddi's Simple Tungsten](https://modrinth.com/mod/akkamaddis-simple-tungsten "Simple Tungsten") * [akkamaddi's Sterling And Black](https://modrinth.com/mod/sterling-and-black "Sterling and Black") * [akkamaddi's Arsenic And Lace](https://modrinth.com/mod/akkamaddis-arsenic-and-lace "Arsenic and Lace") * [akkamaddi's Classical Alchemy](https://modrinth.com/mod/akkamaddis-classical-alchemy "Classical Alchemy") * [akkamaddi's Simple Cthon](https://modrinth.com/mod/akkamaddis-simple-cthon "Simple Cthon") * [akkamaddi's Golden Glitter](https://modrinth.com/mod/akkamaddis-golden-glitter "Golden Glitter") * [akkamaddi's Simple Cobalt](https://modrinth.com/mod/simple-cobalt "Simple Cobalt") * [Silent's Mechanisms](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/silents-mechanisms) - As of 1.16.3, Mythril and Adamantium ores can now be crushed in the Crusher, and the resulting dusts and ore chunks smelted to produced ingots. (Copper and Tin were already implemented in Silent's Mechanisms). Onyx gems are too brittle to process in the Crusher; they would shatter. * [Silent Gear](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/silent-gear) - As of SimpleOres 1.16.4-2.4.3.0, support for Mythril, Adamantium, and Onyx materials in Silent Gear tools (Copper and Tin were already supported). Texture Packs ------------------- * [SimpleOres Resources](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/simpleores-resources "SimpleOres Resources") - original textures for Fusion and SimpleOres, and Thombias' full texture pack of revised textures for Fusion and SimpleOres. Note: CurseForge links will be replaced with Modrinth links as they become available.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

Forge Neoforge

Game Versions

1.7.10 1.12.2 1.16.5 1.18.2 1.19 1.19.2 1.20.1 1.20.6

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