Iron and Gold from 1.17
Mining in Minecraft changed forever when the Caves and Cliffs update introduced raw iron and raw gold. Suddenly, Fortune actually mattered for these two workhorse ores, and Silk Touch gave you a whole new block to play with. The iron and gold from 1.17 add-on brings that exact behavior to your game, letting you mine iron and gold the modern way without giving up your favorite version or modpack setup.
With over 500,000 downloads, this add-on has become a staple for players who want the 1.17 mining experience on demand. Whether you are running a long-term survival world, a modded adventure map, or a server with friends, this pack keeps ore drops consistent and rewarding.
What the Add-On Changes
At its core, the iron and gold from 1.17 for Minecraft add-on rewrites how iron ore and gold ore behave when broken. Instead of dropping the ore block itself, they drop raw iron and raw gold, matching the vanilla 1.17 mechanics you know from newer versions.
Here is what you get:
- Iron ore and deepslate iron ore drop raw iron when mined.
- Gold ore and deepslate gold ore drop raw gold when mined.
- Fortune enchantments increase the amount of raw material you receive.
- Silk Touch lets you collect the ore block itself, perfect for decoration or storage.
- Craftable raw iron blocks and raw gold blocks for compact storage.
- Full permission to use the add-on in modpacks, maps, and public servers.
If you have ever wanted to stockpile raw ore blocks in a warehouse build or smelt them later for maximum efficiency, this pack makes that possible. The raw blocks also look fantastic as industrial-themed decoration, and builders quickly discover they make excellent pillars, crates, and vault props.
Supported Versions and Loaders
Java Edition
The add-on is designed with Java Edition players in mind, and it works smoothly on the versions most commonly used for modpacks and servers. If you are on a recent release and want classic ore behavior backported, this is the pack for you.
Bedrock Edition
Bedrock players are not left out either. The behavior pack version delivers the same raw ore drops, Fortune bonuses, and Silk Touch support, so console, mobile, and Windows players can enjoy identical mining results.
Compatibility matters when you stack multiple packs together. Before you download iron and gold from 1.17, check that your game version matches the pack's requirements. Mixing incompatible packs is the most common cause of missing ore drops or broken textures.
For players who prefer a frictionless setup, the foxygame.net launcher handles the entire process in a single click, pulling the correct build of iron and gold from 1.17 straight into your profile without manual folder digging. Its built-in catalog also flags version mismatches before they cause problems, and installed add-ons receive automatic updates whenever the author ships a fix.
How to Install
Java Edition Installation
- Locate your Minecraft installation folder and open the resourcepacks or datapacks directory depending on your pack type.
- Place the downloaded file into the correct folder without unzipping it.
- Launch Minecraft, open your world, and enable the pack through the data pack or resource pack menu.
- Reload your world or restart the game to apply the changes.
Bedrock Edition Installation
- Open the downloaded .mcpack file and let Minecraft import it automatically.
- Create or edit a world and navigate to the Behavior Packs section.
- Activate the pack and confirm it appears in your active list.
- Load the world and test by mining a single iron ore block.
After installation, break one iron ore and one gold ore to confirm raw drops appear. If you still get ore blocks, the pack is either disabled or conflicting with another ore-modifying pack.
Tips for Using Raw Ores
Raw iron and raw gold are more than just a different drop. They open up new crafting and smelting options that change how you process materials.
- Combine nine raw iron to craft a raw iron block, or nine raw gold for a raw gold block.
- Smelt raw materials in a furnace or blast furnace to produce ingots.
- Use Fortune III on iron and gold ore for dramatically higher yields per mining trip.
- Save Silk Touch for ore blocks you want to display or relocate.
Note that raw blocks are storage blocks by default, not smeltable blocks. If you want to smelt an entire raw block at once, look for a companion add-on that enables that behavior. This keeps the base pack lightweight and compatible with a wider range of setups.
Final Thoughts
The iron and gold from 1.17 add-on is a small change with a big impact. It restores the satisfying loop of Fortune mining, gives Silk Touch a new purpose, and adds raw ore blocks that double as storage and decoration. With half a million downloads and open permission for modpacks, it has proven itself as a reliable, no-nonsense tweak for players across Java and Bedrock editions.
Grab it, enable it, and enjoy mining iron and gold the way modern Minecraft intended.