Fun Ores Mod 1.16.5, Wiki & Guide
Fun Ores is a comprehensive Minecraft mod for versions 1.16.5 and 1.15.2 that revolutionizes mining by introducing ores that drop mob loot and animal products, alongside a highly customizable JSON-based ore generation system.
Overview
Fun Ores takes mining to the next level by moving beyond traditional metals. While earlier versions of the mod focused on industrial metals like Copper and Tin, the modern versions for 1.13.2 and above specialize in Mob Drop Ores and Meat Ores. This allows players to obtain essential mob resources—such as gunpowder, ender pearls, and even raw beef—directly from the earth.
The mod is designed for high compatibility and customization. It features a robust configuration system that allows players and modpack creators to define their own ore veins using JSON files, effectively allowing any block in the game to be generated as an ore. In these modern versions, all legacy machines (like the Alloy Smelter) and metal-specific items have been removed to focus entirely on the unique mob-resource mining experience.