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Better Ores Outlines Resource Pack Wiki & Guide

Java EditionResource Pack

Adds visible outlines to ore blocks for improved visibility and distinction between ore types.

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Contents (6)
  1. What this pack changes
  2. Guides
  3. Blocks
  4. Frequently asked questions
  5. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Identifying Ore Types by Outline ColorUnderstanding the Color System Each ore type in Better Ores Outlines has a unique border color to help you identify…Mining Efficiently in Dark Caves with Ore OutlinesWhy Outlines Help in Low Light Deep caves and underground tunnels are naturally dark, making standard ore textures…Spotting Deepslate Ores UndergroundDeepslate Ore Recognition Deepslate ore variants appear at lower depths and can be harder to distinguish from regular…Using Ore Outlines with Shader PacksShader Compatibility Better Ores Outlines is designed to work alongside shader packs without conflicts. When shaders…

Blocks

CDEGILNR

C

Coal OreCopper Ore

D

Deepslate Coal OreDeepslate Copper OreDeepslate Diamond OreDeepslate Emerald OreDeepslate Gold OreDeepslate Iron OreDeepslate Lapis Lazuli OreDeepslate Redstone OreDiamond Ore

E

Emerald Ore

G

Gold Ore

I

Iron Ore

L

Lapis Lazuli Ore

N

Nether Gold OreNether Quartz Ore

R

Redstone Ore

What this pack changes

Every texture group the pack replaces, counted from the pack itself.

AreaTextures replaced
Blocks20

Pack format 97 (Minecraft 1.21.9)20 texture files in total

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I see the ore outlines after installing the pack?
Make sure the resource pack is enabled in your resource pack menu and positioned above any conflicting packs. If you're using a custom texture pack, Better Ores Outlines should load after it in the pack list so the outlines display correctly.
Do the outlines work in the Nether?
Yes, the pack includes outlines for Nether Quartz, Nether Gold, and Ancient Debris, so they'll glow with their distinct colors against netherrack and blackstone.
Will this mod slow down my game?
No, Better Ores Outlines is lightweight and causes no frame rate drops since it only modifies textures without adding extra entities or complex calculations.
Can I use this with a shader pack?
Yes, the outlines work alongside shader packs and often look even more striking with shaders enabled, as the glowing borders interact with lighting effects.
How do I tell different ores apart if they all have outlines?
Each ore type has a unique outline color—for example, Diamond has a different colored border than Emerald or Redstone—so you can identify resources at a glance without reading the block name.
Do deepslate ores have different outline colors than regular ores?
No, deepslate ore variants use the same outline colors as their regular counterparts, so you'll instantly recognize what mineral type you're looking at regardless of depth.
What happens if I use this pack with another texture pack?
Load Better Ores Outlines after your other texture pack in the resource pack menu so the outlines layer on top of your preferred textures.
Are cave-only ores like Deepslate included?
Yes, all deepslate ore variations are supported with the same bright, colored outlines as their surface equivalents.
Do the outlines make it easier to spot ores in large caves?
Yes, that's the main purpose—the glowing colored borders make ore veins stand out across huge underground areas and dark tunnels where they'd normally blend into stone.
Will the outlines show through stone if I'm looking at ore from a distance?
The outlines are part of the ore block texture itself, so they're only visible when you can see the ore block face directly, not through solid stone.