Netherrack is busy and reddish, which makes Nether ores easy to overlook. This pack also outlines Nether quartz and Nether gold ore, so they stand out clearly in dark netherrack tunnels.
Before you go
1. Confirm that the outlines pack sits above Faithful 64x in Options > Resource Packs. Otherwise, Nether ores will look like plain Faithful textures.
2. Pack your usual Nether gear. The pack makes ores easier to see but does nothing about Nether dangers.
Hunting ores in the Nether
- Tunnel scanning: As you dig or walk through netherrack tunnels, watch the walls for bright bordered blocks. The outline separates the ore from the surrounding rock.
- Open areas: In large Nether spaces, sweep your view across cliff faces. Outlined clusters of quartz or gold are visible from a distance.
- Low light: Parts of the Nether are dim, especially under a dark shader pack. The borders are built to stay visible in those conditions.
Tips
- Mine the outlined blocks you can reach safely first. Don't chase a distant cluster across lava.
- If you use a shader that makes the Nether very dark, raise Brightness in Video Settings. The outlines will still pop, and the terrain will be easier to read.
- Everything else in the Nether keeps the normal Faithful 64x look. Only the ore blocks change.