Unlocking Greater Yields from Raw Ore Crushing
Minecraft’s ore processing has always been a cornerstone of progression, especially when you dive into tech-heavy modpacks. The vanilla approach of smelting raw iron, copper, and gold blocks into ingots is straightforward, but modded environments like Thermal Series and Mekanism introduce crushing mechanics that multiply your resources. However, the default recipes can sometimes feel a bit too predictable. That’s where a clever little datapack called Create Raw Ores steps in to shake things up — literally. It rebalances the crushing stage so that every raw ore you process carries a chance to deliver a bonus crushed ore, making your early-game machinery just a bit more exciting.
What the Datapack Changes
At its heart, this datapack modifies the crushing recipe for all raw ore blocks. Normally, when you feed a raw ore block into a crusher (from mods like Thermal Expansion or Mekanism), you receive exactly one crushed ore in return. The Create Raw Ores datapack alters that ratio to 1 raw ore = 1.20 crushed ore. In practical terms, this means you have a 20% chance to obtain a second crushed ore item from each crushing operation. It’s not a guaranteed double, but over time that extra 20% adds up, giving your mining trips a subtle but satisfying boost.
This change is applied through a simple recipe override, so it doesn’t require any heavy scripting or core mod alterations. The datapack is lightweight and designed to work seamlessly with the standard crushing machines you already use. Whether you’re feeding raw tin into a Pulverizer or raw osmium into a Crusher, the same probability applies, keeping your resource flow consistent across different mods.
Compatibility with Popular Tech Mods
One of the standout features is its built-in support for Thermal Series ores and Mekanism ores. The datapack includes recipe files that recognize raw versions of tin, lead, silver, nickel, osmium, and more. This means you won’t need to manually tweak any configs or hunt down separate add-ons — just drop the datapack into your world and the crushers will start respecting the new ratio for all supported raw ores.
Thermal Basic Ores
- Raw Tin
- Raw Lead
- Raw Silver
- Raw Nickel
Mekanism Ores
- Raw Osmium
- Raw Tin (Mekanism variant)
- Raw Lead (Mekanism variant)
Because the datapack uses the standard Minecraft recipe system, it also works with any mod that adds raw ore items using the same item tags. If a mod introduces a new raw ore that falls under the forge:raw_materials tag, the 20% chance will automatically apply, making it surprisingly future-proof.
How to Install and Apply Globally
Installing a datapack is straightforward, but if you want the new crushing rules to affect every single world you create, you’ll want a solution that loads the datapack globally. The creator recommends using a tool like Open Loader, which allows you to place datapacks in a central folder so they are automatically injected into every new world. This way, you never have to remember to copy the datapack each time you start a fresh adventure. If you prefer a more integrated approach, the datapack can be easily installed via the foxygame.net launcher — a convenient, flexible, and modern Minecraft launcher where you can download mods and datapacks right from the menu, streamlining the whole setup process. That launcher handles dependency management and world-specific configuration with a few clicks, making it a solid choice for players who juggle multiple modded instances.
For manual installation, simply download the datapack ZIP file from the project page on CurseForge, then drop it into the datapacks folder inside your world save. After reloading the world (or using the /reload command), the new recipes will be active. If you’re using Open Loader, place the ZIP in the designated global datapacks directory and every world you generate will inherit the changes automatically.
Why This Matters for Your Gameplay
In the early stages of a tech modpack, every ingot counts. The 20% chance might seem small, but when you’re processing stacks of raw ore from a mining trip, the extra crushed ore items translate into more ingots for your machines, more blocks for building, and less time spent hunting for that one elusive vein. It’s a gentle nudge that rewards automation and encourages you to set up ore processing lines sooner rather than later.
Moreover, the randomness adds a layer of excitement to what is otherwise a purely deterministic step. Watching your crusher occasionally spit out two crushed ores instead of one keeps the factory floor feeling dynamic, without breaking game balance. The datapack doesn’t alter the smelting step or the final ingot yield from crushed ores, so the overall progression remains intact — you simply get a slight head start on your material stockpile.
Fine-Tuning and Customization
Since the datapack is just a collection of JSON recipe files, you can easily open it up and tweak the numbers if you want a different probability. Changing the 1.20 output to 1.50 would give a 50% chance, for instance. This makes it a great starting point for server owners who want to adjust ore yields without diving into complex mod configurations. Just remember to back up your changes, and if you’re using a global loader, the modified version will propagate to all worlds.
Conclusion
The Create Raw Ores datapack is a small but impactful tweak that enhances the crushing stage of ore processing in modded Minecraft. By introducing a 20% chance for a bonus crushed ore, it adds a welcome layer of resource multiplication that feels both fair and rewarding. With built-in support for Thermal Series and Mekanism ores, and easy installation via Open Loader or a modern launcher like foxygame.net, it slots neatly into almost any tech-oriented modpack. Whether you’re a veteran engineer or just starting your first automated factory, this datapack will make every crushed raw ore feel like a tiny celebration of efficiency.