More Ores More Gems: A Treasure Trove of Minerals for Minecraft Java Edition
Minecraft's vanilla world offers a decent selection of ores, but for players who crave variety, the More Ores More Gems mod is a game-changer. This ambitious Java Edition mod floods your world with dozens of new metals, gemstones, and even radioactive elements, transforming every mining trip into a chaotic scramble for rare finds. The mod's creator, RED HUY (RhCl3), jokingly warns that "this mod updates so many minerals that your brain will literally give up and self-destruct." After exploring its contents, you might agree.
What Does More Ores More Gems Add?
The mod currently introduces over 40 new metals, more than 30 gemstones, and a couple of unique stone types. These are not simple reskins; many materials have distinct properties and uses in crafting. Here is a glimpse of what you will unearth:
- Metals: Titanium, Aetherium, Crimsonite, Shadowite, Uranium-234/235/238, Platinum, Adamantite, Tungsten, Electrum, Tin, Magnesium, Neptunium, Thorium, Lead, Osmium, and many more. Alloys like Shadowsteel, Skysteel, and Nitinol add a layer of metallurgy.
- Gems: Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Amethyst, Tanzanite, Peridot, Citrine, Jade, Aquamarine, and exotic variants like Rare Sapphire, Fire Opal, and Luminous Gem. Several opals (White, Gray, Black, Blue, Pink) and fluorite crystals also appear.
- Stones: Chondrite and Uraninite, which tie into the mod's radiation mechanics.
Every ore and gem generates in the overworld, nether, or end, depending on its rarity and theme. The sheer density means you will constantly stumble upon something new, even after hours of play.
Unique Crafting: The Stick System
One of the mod's cleverest features is its stick hierarchy. Instead of using the same old sticks for every tool, different materials require specific stick types. This adds a puzzle-like element to crafting and encourages you to collect a broader range of resources. The stick tiers are:
- Obsidian Stick (Powerful, Rare): Crafted from Crimsonite, Shadowite, Shadowsteel, Sapphire, Rare Sapphire, Skysteel, Ekanite, Adamantite, or Black Opal.
- Iron Stick (Normal, Common): Uses Citrine, Mysticrain Quartz, Heliodor, Padparadscha, Peridot, Tanzanite, Topaz, Ruby, 12 Fluorite, White Opal, Gray Opal, or Pink Opal.
- Titanium Stick (Powerful, Uncommon): Requires Aetherium, Nickel, Platinum, Steel, Titanium, Uranium, Urantherium, Thalassium, Titanium Quartz, Tungsten, or Antimony.
- Wooden Stick (Weak, Popular): Only works with Crystal.
- Blaze Rod (Powerful, Blaze): Compatible with Volcagmium and Fire Opal.
- Special Sticks: Jade uses a Jade Gemstone, while Amethyst and Ametrine need an Amethyst Shard.
To craft these sticks, you smelt the corresponding material into nuggets (for Obsidian, Iron, and Titanium sticks) and then combine them in a pattern. This system makes even basic tools feel like a meaningful progression.
Compatibility and Installation
The mod is available for Forge (versions 1.20.1, 1.19.2, 1.18.2) and NeoForge (1.21.1, 1.21.4). It is important to note that More Ores More Gems is incompatible with Optifine, so if you rely on that performance mod, you will need to find alternatives like Sodium or Embeddium. For players who prefer a streamlined modding experience, the foxygame.net launcher offers a convenient, flexible, and modern Minecraft launcher where you can download mods right from the menu, making it a breeze to add this massive content pack to your game without manual file management.
The Road Ahead: Upcoming Updates
The mod is under active development. The current version, 1.1.8 (Opal Update 2), was released on April 19, 2026. The next update, 1.1.9 (Metal Update 1), is already 30% complete and promises even more metals. The update history stretches back to October 2024, with themed releases like the Radiation Update, Fluorite Update, and Flow & Flame Update, showing a steady commitment to expanding the mod's universe.
Why You Should Try This Mod
More Ores More Gems is perfect for players who have exhausted vanilla mining or who love tech and magic mods that demand a vast material palette. The variety encourages exploration across all dimensions, and the stick system adds a refreshing twist to crafting. Whether you are building a massive factory with other mods or simply want to fill a museum with every gem, this mod delivers an overwhelming (in a good way) amount of content.
Conclusion
More Ores More Gems turns Minecraft into a geologist's dream—or nightmare, depending on your inventory space. With its ever-growing list of minerals, clever crafting mechanics, and active update cycle, it is a must-try for any Java Edition player. You can grab it from Modrinth (just search for "More Ores More Gems") and dive into the colorful chaos. Just remember to bring plenty of chests.
--- **Update Jul 3, 2026:** Added 5 files for version 1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.2, 1.18.2 (Forge, NeoForge).