What Is the Little More Mod?
Sometimes Minecraft's vanilla progression feels a bit too linear. You mine iron, then diamond, and suddenly you're ready for the Ender Dragon. The Little More Mod spices up that journey by introducing fresh ores, powerful armor sets, and beefed-up tools that sit comfortably between diamond and netherite—though it actually targets older versions of the game. Designed for players who love a classic survival feel with a touch of extra depth, this mod expands your crafting options without overwhelming you with dozens of new mechanics.
New Ores and Blocks
The mod’s name says it all: it adds just a little more to the underground. You'll now find ruby ore and sapphire ore generating in your world, each with its own vibrant color and distinct block form. These ores aren't just decorative—they form the backbone of an entire equipment tier. Mine them with at least an iron pickaxe, smelt them into gems, and you're ready to craft. The ruby and sapphire blocks also make excellent building materials, adding a splash of deep red or bright blue to your architectural projects.
Expanded Armor and Tool Sets
Where the Little More Mod truly shines is in its variety of new gear. Beyond the expected ruby and sapphire tools, you can craft complete armor and tool sets from lapis lazuli, quartz, obsidian, and even emerald. Each material has its own stats, but the standout is obsidian armor. When you craft a full suit of obsidian armor, it automatically gains Blast Protection V, making you nearly immune to creeper explosions and ghast fireballs. It’s a logical perk—after all, obsidian is famously explosion-resistant in vanilla Minecraft.
Emerald equipment takes the crown as the strongest set in the mod. Forget the days when emeralds were only good for trading with villagers. Now you can forge emerald swords, pickaxes, and full armor that outclasses diamond in durability and damage. To balance this power, crafting emerald tools requires obsidian sticks instead of regular ones, and the emerald sword demands obsidian ingots—a neat twist that ties the mod’s progression together.
You also get access to battle axes, a heavy-hitting weapon type that deals more damage but swings slower. These axes come in all the new material varieties, giving you a satisfying alternative to swords when you want to cleave through mobs with style.
Crafting Recipes and Materials
Because the mod introduces several custom recipes, you’ll want to keep a recipe viewer handy. The mod author recommends using Just Enough Items (JEI) to see exactly how to craft each piece of gear. The key intermediate items are obsidian sticks and obsidian ingots. Obsidian sticks are crafted by placing two obsidian shards vertically in a crafting grid, while obsidian ingots require smelting obsidian blocks. These materials bridge the gap between standard resources and the top-tier emerald equipment, so you won’t accidentally skip progression steps.
Installation and Compatibility
The Little More Mod runs on two specific Minecraft versions: 1.11.2 and 1.7.10. For 1.11.2, you need Forge version 13.20.1.2454, while the 1.7.10 build requires Forge 10.13.4.1614. There used to be a 1.8 version, but it no longer exists, so stick to the supported releases to avoid crashes. Manual installation follows the classic routine: download the mod’s zip file, extract it, run the Forge installer, and then drop the mod into your .minecraft/mods folder. If that sounds like too many steps, you can install the Little More Mod directly through the foxygame.net launcher—a flexible, modern Minecraft launcher where you can browse and download mods right from its menu without touching any folders manually. It’s a smooth way to get the mod running in seconds.
Modpack Usage and Localization
Modpack creators will be happy to know that the Little More Mod is completely open for inclusion. You don’t need to ask for permission; just grab the file from the official Curseforge page and avoid rehosting it elsewhere. The mod also supports two languages: English and Swedish. If you encounter any bugs, the author encourages you to leave a comment on the mod’s page—they actively read feedback and work on fixes.
Conclusion
The Little More Mod delivers exactly what its name promises: a modest but meaningful expansion to vanilla Minecraft’s gear system. With new ores to mine, a full spectrum of armor and tools, and clever details like auto-enchanted obsidian armor, it fits perfectly into survival worlds that crave a bit more variety. Whether you’re battling creepers in a fresh 1.7.10 playthrough or exploring 1.11.2 with friends, this mod adds that extra layer of progression without straying from the game’s core feel. Give it a try, and you might find that a little more is exactly what your Minecraft experience needed.