CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Ore Generation [FORGE]
Improves Generation of all ores and adds generation of Obsidian/Bedrock.
Quick answer
Which Better Ore Generation [FORGE] release should I use?
Better Ore Generation [FORGE] 1.7.4 - Compatibility Update (26.1.2) targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better Ore Generation [FORGE] 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 Better Ore Generation [FORGE] 1.7.4 - Compatibility Update (26.1.2) need?
1.7.4 - Compatibility Update (26.1.2). Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Better Ore Generation [FORGE] without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Ore Generation [FORGE] 1.7.4 - Compatibility Update (26.1.2). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.7.4 - Compatibility Update (26.1.2). It targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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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 1.7.4 - Compatibility Update (26.1.2). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Ore Generation [FORGE] add?
This mod improves generation of all ores in vanilla Minecraft. This mod also adds generation properties for obsidian. Works only with Programmer Art (Only for versions 1.2 or older / new version works internationally). Makes ore veins better structured and makes them possible to generate special blocks (ex. Bedrock).
270k downloads is insane thanks a lot <3
Enjoy! Peace /
This dude stole my mod and thought we wouldn't notice /s Ridiculous Ore Generation
for those who don't know, /s means sarcasm
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Ore Generation [FORGE] by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.17.1
1 loader build1.16.5
1 loader build1.16.4
1 loader build1.15.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Ore Generation [FORGE] versions and loaders
1.7.4 - Compatibility Update (26.1.2)
better_ore_generation-1.7.4-neoforge-26.1.2.jar
4 Aug 2026
1.7.4 - Compatibility Update (1.21.1)
better_ore_generation-1.7.4-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
4 Aug 2026
1.7.3 - 1.21.4 Update
better_ore_generation-1.7.2-neoforge-1.21.4.jar
2 Jul 2025
1.7.2 - 1.20.1 Update
20-betteroregeneration_1.7.2.jar
6 Sept 2023
1.7.1 - 1.19.4 Update
19-betteroregeneration_1.7.1.jar
14 Jun 2023
1.7 - 1.19 Update
19-betteroregeneration_1.7.jar
11 Jan 2023
1.6 - 1.18 Update: Deepslate Enhanced
18-betteroregeneration_1.6.jar
13 May 2022
1.5 - 1.17 Update: Copper and Deepslate
17-betteroregeneration_1.5.jar
5 Jan 2022
BOG 1.4.1 - Ancient Debris: Fixed
16-betteroregeneration_1.4.1.jar
12 Oct 2021
BOG 1.4 - 1.16 Support
16-betteroregeneration_1.4.jar
6 May 2021
BOG 1.3 - Remake
15-betteroregeneration_1.3.jar
27 Nov 2020
BOG 1.2 - Bedrock and Obsidian Improvement
15-betteroregeneration_1.2.jar
26 Nov 2020
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.