Erzreich (German for "Realm of Ores") adds 60 new ores to the Overworld: from common metals like Zinc and Tin up to precious gems like Tanzanite and Alexandrite. Every single ore comes with its own full set of tools, weapons and armor, so there is always something new to hunt for underground.
The rarer the ore, the deeper it hides, and the stronger the gear you can craft from it.
forge:ores/…, forge:ingots/…, forge:gems/…, forge:raw_materials/…, forge:storage_blocks/…) for compatibility with other mods| Rarity | Tool Level | Durability | Mining Speed | Damage Bonus | Armor (Helmet / Chest / Legs / Boots) | Toughness | Required Pickaxe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Common | Iron | ~280 | 6 | +2 | 2 / 6 / 5 / 2 | 0 | Stone |
| 🟡 Uncommon | Iron | ~550 | 7 | +2.5 | 2 / 7 / 5 / 2 | 1 | Iron |
| 🟠 Rare | Diamond | ~1100 | 8 | +3 | 3 / 8 / 6 / 3 | 2 | Iron |
| 🔴 Very Rare | Netherite | ~1900 | 9 | +4 | 3 / 8 / 6 / 3 | 3 (+10% knockback resistance) | Diamond |
Durability varies slightly between materials of the same tier (±10%), so every material feels a little different.
All ores generate in every Overworld biome, in both Stone and Deepslate.
| Rarity | Height (Y) | Frequency | Vein Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Common | −48 to 96 | 3 veins per chunk | up to 7 |
| 🟡 Uncommon | −64 to 48 | 2 veins per chunk | up to 6 |
| 🟠 Rare | −64 to 24 | 1 vein per chunk | up to 5 |
| 🔴 Very Rare | −64 to 0 | 1 vein every 2 chunks | up to 4 |
Note: Ores only generate in newly generated chunks. For the best experience, start a new world.
(💎 = gem/crystal, drops directly)
🟢 Common (12) Zinc, Tin, Lead, Nickel, Bauxite, Sphalerite, Galena, Sylvite 💎, Fluorite 💎, Sapphire 💎, Ruby 💎, Garnet 💎
🟡 Uncommon (17) Chromite, Manganese, Cobalt, Titanium, Pentlandite, Cassiterite, Ilmenite, Rutile, Chalcopyrite, Zircon 💎, Spodumene 💎, Carnallite 💎, Apatite 💎, Amethyst 💎, Topaz 💎, Aquamarine 💎, Spinel 💎
🟠 Rare (18) Wolframite, Molybdenite, Monazite, Columbite, Scheelite, Stibnite, Arsenopyrite, Bornite, Bismuthinite, Bastnasite, Cinnabar 💎, Lepidolite 💎, Petalite 💎, Beryl 💎, Tourmaline 💎, Opal 💎, Jadeite 💎, Morganite 💎
🔴 Very Rare (13) Tantalite, Tellurite, Acanthite, Pyrargyrite, Euxenite, Xenotime, Loparite, Pyrochlore, Realgar 💎, Orpiment 💎, Proustite 💎, Tanzanite 💎, Alexandrite 💎
All recipes follow the vanilla patterns. Just replace iron with any Erzreich ingot or gem:
Tools and armor can be repaired in an Anvil with their matching ingot or gem.
Can I use this mod in my modpack? Yes! Feel free to include it in your modpack.
Will there be a Fabric / NeoForge version? Not planned at the moment.
I can't find any ores! Make sure you are exploring new chunks. Ores do not appear in chunks that were generated before the mod was installed.
Made by Nico
