Rockhounding

Rockhounding expands upon the gemstone tools of the base game. Rubies come from the Nether and trade higher stats for lower durability, while sapphires are a sturdier material than regular diamonds. Emeralds sit at the weakest end of the gem tier range. Corrupt Fragments form a new netherite side tier that is faster and stronger than netherite but has only half its durability; they appear in the Overworld and use the regular upgrade template. Galaxite is the highest tier, a combination of gems that is crafted through a smithing table and costs far more than netherite or corrupt equipment.

The mod also adds unique items that sit above the gem tiers. A ruby scimitar is a fast, low-hitting melee weapon, a sapphire mace hits hard but very slowly, and an emerald cane is a utility item that gives its holder a 10 percent speed boost from either hand. A diamond beet works as an infinite food source with a 30-second cooldown, and the netherite musket is a ranged weapon that needs no ammunition and fires every 10 seconds for exactly 20 damage. Rockhounding is a Fabric mod that runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files cover 1.20.1 – 1.21.1.