Subterranean Switcheroo Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
What does the Subterranean Switcheroo mod do?
It is a resource-balancing mod that adds fusion ores, sifting mechanics, and enhanced Nether content so vanilla resources stay accessible in large modpacks. It aims to bring vanilla resource appearance rates more in line with what big tech-focused packs demand.
What Minecraft version is Subterranean Switcheroo for?
The 9Minecraft article covers Subterranean Switcheroo Mod 1.12.2.
What are fusion ores in Subterranean Switcheroo?
Fusion ores can be turned into one of two resources depending on what you need, such as a Red-Iron ore that becomes Redstone or Iron. They are immune to Fortune and Ore Processing, and they generate in addition to vanilla ores rather than replacing them.
Do fusion ores work with Fortune or ore processing?
No. All fusion ores are immune to both Fortune and Ore Processing, so you can use them freely instead of saving them for a perfect ore processing setup.
Do fusion ores replace vanilla ores?
No, they generate in addition to vanilla ores, which overall increases the amount of those resources available.
What sifting tools does Subterranean Switcheroo add?
It adds two tiers of sifting tools, made with wood and Iron. The Wooden ones break very fast, while the Iron ones never break at all.
What can you do with sifting tools in Subterranean Switcheroo?
They turn Gravel into flint, process blue flowers that spawn around the world into Lapis Lazuli at a very slow rate, get a little extra Redstone out of fusion ores, and break obsidian into chunks.
What Nether content does Subterranean Switcheroo add?
It reworks Obsidian ore to look and behave nicer, and brings back Nicer Nether with a more vanilla feel and all the nether survival stuff removed. This version includes decoration blocks and Netherrack Tools.
Does Subterranean Switcheroo add clay ore?
Yes, it adds clay ore. Other mods added clay underground, but it always felt weird that you could not use a pickaxe on it.
Does Subterranean Switcheroo add new items and blocks?
Yes. It adds fusion ores, clay ore, two tiers of sifting tools, Netherrack Tools, and decoration blocks.