Metalica
Metalica adds a set of metals to Forge worlds, with ores, raw ore blocks, full metal blocks and deepslate ore variants.
What it does
Each metal arrives as several forms: raw ore, ore in stone and deepslate, raw ore blocks, and full blocks, plus the matching items. The metals are meant to give a world more material variety, and the author describes the mod as a simple addition rather than a large overhaul. The current set of metals is listed on the mod page.
Metalica is published for Forge only. The latest file, 0.2.0-1.20.1 for 1.20.6, was released on 2025-10-25, and the first release came out on 2025-07-18. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too. It is released under the MIT License and is open source; source code and an issue tracker are public.
The author notes that the mod is primarily a compatibility layer for modpacks. Mantle and Tinkers' Construct are optional dependencies: Tinkers' Construct integrates with the added metals, and Mantle is its library. Neither is required to run the ores and blocks on their own. The author also credits KnightMiner for help with the atlas textures.
Key features
Metal ores in several forms
Each added metal has ore blocks in stone and deepslate, plus raw ore items for smelting.
Raw ore blocks
Raw ore blocks are included for each metal, giving a storage form between the raw material and the finished block.
Full metal blocks
Full blocks of each metal can be placed for building, and they are craftable from ingots.
Deepslate variants
Deepslate ore variants generate below the stone layer, so the metals appear in the deeper parts of a world.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Optional 2
Use cases
Modpack metal variety
Modpack builders can add a range of metals to a world with ores, blocks and items in one mod.
Tinkers' Construct integration
With Tinkers' Construct and Mantle installed, the added metals can be used in that mod's material system.
Who it’s for: Modpack authors and players who want more metals than vanilla offers, on Forge servers and clients.
How it compares
More Ores! is open source under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only and covers Forge builds for 1.20.1 – 1.20.4, both client and server. Metal Detectors Mod is open source under CC0 1.0 Universal and covers Forge 1.20.1 – 1.20.2, also client and server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metalica | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2025-10-25 |
| More Ores! | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2024-03-19 |
| Metal Detectors Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.2 | Client and server | 2023-10-25 |
Questions
Does Metalica need Tinkers' Construct?
Does the server need Metalica?
Which game versions does Metalica support?
In the catalog
Metalica is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
In their present states, these blocks and items don't do much - they're primarily for compatibility and use in modpacks.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/metalica
- Owner
- redfoxgaming67
- Published
- 2025-07-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15