CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Ore Smelting
Adds smeltable Raw Ore Blocks to the furnace and blast furnace
Quick answer
Which Better Ore Smelting release matches 1.14.2?
Better Ore Smelting better-ore-smelting-1.1.jar targets 1.16-Snapshot, 1.17.1, 1.16.3 with Fabric, Forge, Quilt. 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 Smelting 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 Smelting better-ore-smelting-1.1.jar need?
better-ore-smelting-1.1.jar on 1.14.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Smelting without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Ore Smelting better-ore-smelting-1.1.jar on 1.14.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use better-ore-smelting-1.1.jar. It targets 1.16-Snapshot, 1.17.1, 1.16.3 with Fabric, Forge, Quilt; 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 better-ore-smelting-1.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Ore Smelting add?
Better Ore Smelting Mod
For an Up-to-Date version, please use JustBetterRecipes which includes Smelting and Blasting of Ore Blocks as well as many more recipes!
Introduction
Do you know those Raw Ore Blocks? You might have found them to be rather useless. However, with the Better Ore Smelting Datapack, that's about to change!
What is Better Ore Smelting?
Better Ore Smelting is a datapack designed to enhance your Minecraft experience by allowing you to smelt Raw Ore Blocks into their full Block variants. Say goodbye to the perceived uselessness of Raw Ore Blocks, as now you can unlock their full potential through smelting.
Features
- Unlock Hidden Potential: Transform Raw Ore Blocks into their complete Block variants through smelting.
- Enhanced Gameplay: Enjoy a more immersive Minecraft experience with improved resource utilization.

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Ore Smelting by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.3
3 loader builds1.20.2
3 loader builds1.20.1
3 loader builds1.20-Snapshot
3 loader builds1.20
3 loader builds1.19.4-Snapshot
3 loader builds1.19.4
3 loader builds1.19.3-Snapshot
3 loader builds1.19.3
3 loader builds1.19.2
3 loader builds1.19.1
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 41 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Ore Smelting versions and loaders
better-ore-smelting-1.1.jar
3 May 2023
better-ore-smelting-1.0.jar
30 Apr 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.