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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Ore Genesis

Adds in More Ores and a lot of other useful items

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Quick answer

Which Ore Genesis release should I use?

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Latest stable file 2.0.44
Game version 1.21.8
Loader Fabric

Ore Genesis 2.0.44 targets 1.21.8 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Ore Genesis required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does Ore Genesis 2.0.44 need?

2.0.44. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Ore Genesis without breaking your instance.

Built for Ore Genesis 2.0.44. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.0.44. It targets 1.21.8 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.44. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Ore Genesis add?

OreGenesis - Expand Your World, One Vein at a Time

OreGenesis is a Minecraft mod that breathes new life into your mining adventures by introducing powerful new ores across the Overworld, Nether, and End. Delve deep and discover Sapphire and so much more, a rare and radiant resource found in multiple layers of the world—including Deepslate depths, Nether crusts, and Endstone caverns.

But it’s more than just ore. OreGenesis adds:

  • 🪨 New Ores: Sapphire variants generated in each dimension, adding diversity and challenge to mining. With More Coming out.

  • ⚒️ Craftable Gear: Forge Sapphire tools, armor, and weapons that rival diamond and netherite with unique traits.

  • ✨ Special Items: Unlock progression with custom items and components that enhance enchantments, durability, or crafting.

  • 🗺️ Balanced Progression: Seamlessly integrated into worldgen, with ores scaled to biome and depth for exploration rewards.

Whether you're a builder, explorer, or warrior, OreGenesis gives you the resources—and the reason—to go deeper.

Project description from Modrinth.

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Recent files

Ore Genesis versions and loaders

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