Immersive Geology Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I find my first mineral vein?
Craft a Geologist Pick or 
Metal Detector and use it while mining underground to locate buried deposits like hematite and magnetite. The deeper you go, the more valuable veins you'll find, so explore below Y-level 64 for the best results.
Metal Detector and use it while mining underground to locate buried deposits like hematite and magnetite. The deeper you go, the more valuable veins you'll find, so explore below Y-level 64 for the best results.What's the easiest way to smelt metal early game?
Build a Bloomery multiblock—it's the earliest smelting option and doesn't require complex wiring or power grids. Refer to the Engineer's Manual in-game for the exact block layout and materials needed.
Do I need Immersive Engineering to use this mod?
Yes, Immersive Geology Mod is an extension of Immersive Engineering and requires it to function. Make sure both mods are installed in your modpack.
How do I get started with multi-stage ore refining?
After your Bloomery, build a 
Gravity Separator to wash crushed ores and collect byproducts, then add a 
Chemical Reactor to refine mineral solutions into pure forms. Chain these machines together with conveyors and pipes to automate your processing line.
Gravity Separator to wash crushed ores and collect byproducts, then add a Chemical Reactor to refine mineral solutions into pure forms. Chain these machines together with conveyors and pipes to automate your processing line.What's the 
Core Drill and how deep does it go?
The Core Drill is a massive multiblock that extracts molten mantle materials from deep underground, giving you access to rare metals like titanium and platinum. It requires significant setup and power, so it's a mid-to-late game structure.
Core Drill is a massive multiblock that extracts molten mantle materials from deep underground, giving you access to rare metals like titanium and platinum. It requires significant setup and power, so it's a mid-to-late game structure.How do I power my industrial machines?
Use a 
Geothermal Exchanger positioned near lava to boil water into steam, then feed that steam into a 
Steam Turbine to generate large amounts of electrical energy for your multiblocks.
Geothermal Exchanger positioned near lava to boil water into steam, then feed that steam into a Steam Turbine to generate large amounts of electrical energy for your multiblocks.Can I use vanilla ores with this mod?
No—Immersive Geology completely overhauls ore generation and replaces vanilla ore clusters with large realistic mineral veins, so you'll only find the mod's custom ores underground.
What does the 
Reverberation Furnace do?
It melts minerals while capturing sulfur dioxide gases as a byproduct, which you can then use to produce acid in a Chemical Reactor for further refining processes.
Chemical Reactor for further refining processes.Where can I find the multiblock layouts?
Open the Engineer's Manual in-game (included with the mod) to see exact layouts and material requirements for every multiblock structure. You can also use JEI to look up recipes.
Is this mod performance-heavy?
Large multiblock structures and continuous ore processing can impact performance, especially with many machines running simultaneously. Consider limiting the number of active multiblocks or using a server with adequate resources if you experience lag.