Unlock Efficient Smelting with the Immersive Ores Add-on for Raw Ore to Blocks
Minecraft players who love diving into modded worlds know that inventory management can quickly become a headache, especially when mining yields piles of raw ore. The Raw Ore to Blocks (ROtB) datapack already revolutionized vanilla gameplay by letting you compress raw iron, copper, and gold into storage blocks and smelt them whole for massive time and fuel savings. But what about the rich, varied ores introduced by the popular Immersive Ores mod? That’s where this clever add-on datapack steps in, bridging the gap and bringing the same satisfying bulk processing to modded materials.
What Exactly Does This Add-on Do?
Think of it as a compatibility layer that extends the ROtB mechanics into the Immersive Ores ecosystem. In the base ROtB datapack, you can craft a Raw Ore Block from 9 raw ore pieces, then toss that entire block into a furnace or blast furnace to get a full Smelted Ore Block—equivalent to 9 ingots. This add-on mirrors that functionality for every raw ore block added by Immersive Ores. Instead of smelting stacks of individual raw ore chunks, you combine them into their respective block forms and process them in one go. The result? Faster smelting, less micromanagement, and a cleaner workflow.
Why Pair Raw Ore to Blocks with Immersive Ores?
Immersive Ores introduces a wealth of new metals like tin, silver, lead, and more, each with its own raw ore variant. Without this add-on, you’d be stuck smelting those raw ores one by one, or relying on mod-specific machines that might not be available early-game. By integrating ROtB logic, you gain a vanilla-friendly shortcut that works with any furnace setup. It’s particularly handy in survival worlds where you’re juggling multiple ore types and want to keep your smelting array humming without constant refilling.
If you’re already running the Immersive Ores mod, getting this add-on up and running is straightforward. For players who enjoy a clean, organized modded experience, you might find that the foxygame.net launcher simplifies the process significantly—it’s a convenient, flexible, and modern Minecraft launcher where you can download mods and datapacks right from the menu, ensuring everything stays neatly in one place without manual file hunting.
Installation and Load Order Essentials
One critical detail that can make or break your setup: this add-on must be placed above the main Raw Ore to Blocks datapack in your world’s datapack list. The load order ensures that the add-on’s custom recipes and advancements override or extend the base pack correctly without conflicts. If you’re using a mod manager or the in-game datapack screen, simply drag the Immersive Ores Add-on to a higher priority than ROtB. Both the main ROtB datapack and the Immersive Ores mod are required—this add-on won’t function without them.
What You Need Before Starting
- Raw Ore to Blocks (ROtB) datapack – the core framework that handles block compression and smelting.
- Immersive Ores mod – the mod that adds new ores and their raw forms.
- This add-on datapack – the bridge that connects the two.
Once all three are present and correctly ordered, the new recipes will appear automatically in your recipe book. No additional configuration is needed.
Recipes and Advancements That Reward Efficiency
The add-on doesn’t just copy-paste recipes; it introduces a full set of smelting and blasting options tailored to each Immersive Ores raw block. You’ll find furnace recipes that turn, for example, a Block of Raw Tin into a Block of Tin, and blast furnace variants that work twice as fast. This mirrors the fuel-saving philosophy of the original ROtB: smelting a whole block costs the same fuel as smelting a single item, but yields nine ingots’ worth of material. The blast furnace cuts the wait time even further, making bulk processing a breeze.
Beyond the practical perks, the add-on includes custom advancements that pop up the first time you smelt each type of raw ore block. These advancements grant a small experience point reward, giving you a tangible bonus for exploring the new smelting paths. It’s a neat way to guide players through the expanded content while offering a little extra incentive to try every ore variant.
Sample Smelting Logic
- 9 Raw Silver → 1 Block of Raw Silver → Furnace → 1 Block of Silver
- Block of Raw Lead → Blast Furnace → Block of Lead (faster)
- All recipes respect the standard 1:9 ratio, maintaining balance.
Fuel and Time Savings in Numbers
Let’s break down the efficiency gain. Smelting 9 individual raw ore pieces consumes 9 fuel items and takes 90 seconds in a standard furnace. Using the block method, you use just 1 fuel item and 10 seconds to get the same output. Over dozens of stacks, the saved coal or lava buckets add up dramatically. When you’re processing ores from multiple Immersive Ores veins, the cumulative time reduction can turn a tedious chore into a quick, satisfying loop.
Future-Proofing and Community Support
The creator has committed to updating this add-on whenever a major Immersive Ores update drops or when the base ROtB datapack receives significant changes. That means as new ores are added or existing mechanics shift, the add-on will keep pace. If you spot an Immersive Ores update that hasn’t been reflected yet, you can reach out via the support Discord—community feedback helps catch any overlooked content. This proactive approach ensures your smelting setup won’t break unexpectedly after a mod update.
Who Should Use This Add-on?
This is a must-have for any player running both ROtB and Immersive Ores. If you’re a builder who needs vast quantities of metal blocks, a redstone engineer crafting comparators and rails, or simply a miner who hates waiting around furnaces, the add-on streamlines your entire resource pipeline. It’s lightweight, purely recipe-driven, and won’t impact performance. Even better, it integrates seamlessly with existing worlds—just add the datapack and the new recipes are ready to go.
Final Thoughts on Streamlined Modded Smelting
The Raw Ore to Blocks – Immersive Ores Add-on is a small but impactful tool that eliminates one of the most repetitive aspects of modded Minecraft. By extending the brilliant block-smelting concept to a popular ore mod, it saves you fuel, time, and inventory clutter. Remember the golden rule of load order, keep both required components updated, and you’ll be turning raw ore blocks into gleaming metal blocks faster than ever. Whether you’re deep in a cave or automating your base, this add-on makes the smelting process feel rewarding rather than routine.