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Cave Spelunking Mod Wiki & Guide

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Cave Spelunking Mod brings a new feature to the game, and ores spawn deep in the ground. Going down to the cave and doing ore mining is something that everyone must do if they want to get stronger in this survival game.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Adjust Global Ore Spawn Rates and Strip Mining OddsIf hunting for resources exclusively on cave walls feels too punishing—or not challenging enough—you can customize…How to Customize or Disable Iron and Copper Ore VeinsAlongside individual ore clusters along cave walls, underground terrain features large ore veins of iron and copper.…How to Find Ores Efficiently Without Strip MiningTraditional branch mining and strip mining through solid stone are largely ineffective with Cave Spelunking Mod…How to Include or Exclude Specific Ores from Cave-Only SpawningWhen playing alongside other mods that add custom minerals, or if you want a specific vanilla ore to ignore cave-wall…

Frequently asked questions

Why am I barely finding any ores while strip mining?
This mod restricts most ores to only generate when exposed to cave blocks like air, water, or lava. By default, ores buried inside solid stone outside of caves only have a 10% chance to spawn, making traditional branch or strip mining very inefficient.
Where is the best place to find ores with this mod?
Explore deep underground caverns, flooded caves, and lava lakes instead of digging tunnels through solid stone. Ores spawn more abundantly deeper underground and generate directly on cave walls, floors, and ceilings touching air, water, or lava.
Can I still find ores in mountains or near the surface?
Surface and above-ground ores are much scarcer with this mod installed. While you might occasionally spot exposed ores, you must head deep into underground caves to gather meaningful amounts of resources like iron, gold, and diamond.
Do ores spawn underwater in flooded aquifers and caves?
Yes, water and lava count as valid cave blocks alongside air for ore generation. Exploring underwater caves or checking around underground lava pools will reveal exposed ores just like dry caves.

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