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OreOverhaul
OreOverhaul expands Minecraft's underground and natural world with new materials and mechanics that tie directly into vanilla gameplay.
Quick answer
Which OreOverhaul release should I use?
oreoverhaul-2.5.0.jar targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is OreOverhaul required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does oreoverhaul-2.5.0.jar need?
oreoverhaul-2.5.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install TerraBlender (Fabric), Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add OreOverhaul without breaking your instance.
Built for oreoverhaul-2.5.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use oreoverhaul-2.5.0.jar. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install TerraBlender (Fabric), Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside oreoverhaul-2.5.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does OreOverhaul add?
Features:
Jade
- Full Armor and Tools
- Set between Diamond and Netherite
Silver
- Full Armor and Tools
- Weak by Day
- Strong at Night
Sulfur
- Found in the Nether or in Sulfur Caves
- used to craft Fire Bombs and Gunpowder
- explodes if near Lava/Fire
Sunken Reef
- a new Cave Biome that has a underwater touch
- can generate a hidden Grotto
- hidden Grottos are really big atmospheric caves that can generate the flying Dutchman
Hoarder
- a new Mob that runs away from the Player.
- it can drop items from his bag if hit
- Dropped Deep Pouches are picked up by the Hoarder and refilled with loot
Bombs
- after crafting a bomb shell, the Player can eather craft fire bombs or smoke bombs
Iron Root
- found in caves, this plant drops iron and sometimes even seeds to reproduce it
- Can grow on netherrack in the Nether or on Coal Humus
- if Coal Humus is dropped near it the plant will use its energy to grow instantly
- can't be bonemealed
Magnet
- can automatically harvest Iron Roots by pulling the iron from them
Drill
- powered by a copper battery
- insta mines with a small range
- can be refilled with copper batterys
Cryo Shards
- found in frozen stone
- can be thrown to damage and slow down enemys
- can be used to craft frozen magma
Frozen Stone
- stone variant found in cold caves
Bat Nesting Box
- placed in a cave it can attract bats
- generates guano per bat
- harvested by right clicking
Guano
- Crafting ingredient for smoke bombs
- Has a stronger growing effect than bonemeal
and more to come ...
You can give feedback on existing features and comment ideas on what to add or change. I will read all of them and consider them in the Development of this mod. Oreoverhaul will stay on the most recent version and discontinued for older versions of Minecraft.
**This mod can be used in any modpack on curseforge
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
OreOverhaul by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
OreOverhaul versions and loaders
oreoverhaul-2.5.0.jar
14 Aug 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.