OreBuff
by NoSlimes
OreBuff raises the number of raw ores a player gets from each mining break, without needing the Fortune enchantment, and it is configured through a file.
What it does
OreBuff changes the loot tables of several ores in vanilla Minecraft so that more raw ores drop by default. Fortune still works on top of this, so the two effects stack. The mod is aimed at players who want less grinding and a more relaxed playstyle, and the amount of extra drops is set per ore in a config file.
The config file also lets a player enable or disable drops for specific ores, or add other ores with their own drop rates. Changes take effect only after the game is restarted. Enabling the ancient debris option lets players farm netherite scraps without limit, so that setting should be used with care. Entering invalid statements in the file causes it to be overwritten with the default config, so a backup is worth keeping before experimenting.
OreBuff is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 and 1.20.2, published under the MIT License and not open source. It is server-side only, so players join without installing it and only the server needs it. Files exist for 1.20.2 as the latest release, and the mod has no required dependencies.
Key features
Higher default drops
Several ores yield more raw ores per break, so mining needs fewer repeated trips for the same material.
Per-ore configuration
Each ore can be enabled, disabled or given its own drop rate through the config file.
Custom ore sets
Players can add ores that do not appear in the default list and set their drop rates.
Ancient debris option
An optional setting enables extra netherite scrap drops from ancient debris, an option that removes the usual scarcity.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want a more relaxed mining experience, and server owners who want to change ore yields for their world without relying on Fortune enchantments.
How it compares
Alex's Fortunate Immersive Ores is a Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt mod for 1.20.1, under the MIT License and not open source; it is server required with an optional client side. ModCompatibleVeinminer is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 under the MIT License, also not open source, and it is server required with an optional client side. OreBuff differs from both by being Fabric-only, covering 1.20.1 and 1.20.2, and being server-side only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OreBuff | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.2 | Server-side only | 2023-12-02 |
| Alex's Fortunate Immersive Ores | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20.1 | Server required, client optional | 2025-11-15 |
| ModCompatibleVeinminer | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 | Server required, client optional | 2025-10-14 |
Questions
Does OreBuff need Fabric API?
Does every player need to install OreBuff?
Why must the game restart after editing the config?
Can OreBuff be used on 1.20.1?
In the catalog
OreBuff is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 12,076 mods support Minecraft 1.20.2.
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What the author says
The OreBuff mod enhances the mining experience in Minecraft by adjusting loot tables to make several ores drop more raw ores by default, without the need for Fortune enchantments (though fortune still works). This mod is aimed at decreasing the grind for a more relaxed playstyle. The mod provides a configuration file…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/orebuff
- Owner
- NoSlimes
- Published
- 2023-11-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-12-02
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15