End Metals Mod 1.12.2, 1.11.2 (Modded Ores to the End Dimension)

Overview#

End Metals is a utility and resource mod designed to make the End dimension more rewarding for exploration. In the base game, the End is largely devoid of mineral wealth once the Ender Dragon is defeated. This mod populates the End Stone islands with End-themed variants of Overworld ores.

A cluster of various End Ores generating naturally in the End Stone

Beyond just vanilla ores, the mod features extensive compatibility with popular technical mods, adding End-based versions of materials like Copper, Tin, and Lead. These ores are visually integrated into the End Stone texture, providing a seamless aesthetic for the dimension.

Blocks#

The primary additions of this mod are the Ore blocks. Each block has a hardness and blast resistance similar to End Stone (Hardness: 3.0, Resistance: 15.0), making them slightly more difficult to mine than their Overworld counterparts.

Vanilla End Ores

Block Name	Mining Level	Primary Drop	Notes
End Coal Ore	Stone Pickaxe	Coal (1)	Provides XP upon mining.
End Iron Ore	Stone Pickaxe	Ore Block	Must be smelted into Iron Ingots.
End Gold Ore	Iron Pickaxe	Ore Block	Must be smelted into Gold Ingots.
End Redstone Ore	Iron Pickaxe	Redstone Dust (4-5)	Emits light when touched or mined.
End Lapis Ore	Stone Pickaxe	Lapis Lazuli (4-9)	Provides XP upon mining.
End Diamond Ore	Iron Pickaxe	Diamond (1)	High rarity; found in lower sections of islands.
End Emerald Ore	Iron Pickaxe	Emerald (1)	Extremely rare; generates in small veins.

End Diamond and End Gold ores embedded in an End Stone cliff

Modded Compatibility Ores

If compatible mods (such as Thermal Foundation, Industrial Craft 2, or Mekanism) are installed, the following ores will also generate in the End:

End Copper Ore: Smelts into Copper Ingots.
End Tin Ore: Smelts into Tin Ingots.
End Silver Ore: Smelts into Silver Ingots.
End Lead Ore: Smelts into Lead Ingots.
End Aluminum Ore: Smelts into Aluminum Ingots.
End Nickel Ore: Smelts into Nickel Ingots.
End Platinum Ore: Smelts into Platinum Ingots.
End Uranium Ore: Smelts into Uranium/Radioactive materials.
End Iridium Ore: Extremely rare; used for high-tier tech recipes.

Mechanics and Generation#

The generation of End Metals follows specific rules to ensure balance and to encourage exploration of the outer islands.

World Generation

Location: Ores generate throughout the End dimension. While they can appear on the main dragon island, they are significantly more abundant on the outer islands where End Cities are located.
Vein Size: Vein sizes are generally comparable to Overworld distributions, though the density can be adjusted via configuration files.
Height Distribution: Unlike the Overworld, where ores are restricted by Y-levels, End Ores can generate at almost any height within the End Stone islands, from the very bottom to the top surface.

Mining and Tools

The mining levels required for End Metals match their Overworld equivalents. However, because End Stone is harder than regular Stone, mining these ores takes slightly longer unless using high-efficiency tools.

Player mining End Iron Ore with a pickaxe

Smelting and Recipes#

End Metals do not require complex machinery to process; they function identically to standard ores in a Furnace or Blast Furnace.

Smelting Recipes

Input	Output	XP Yield
End Iron Ore	Iron Ingot	0.7
End Gold Ore	Gold Ingot	1.0
End Copper Ore	Copper Ingot	0.5
End Tin Ore	Tin Ingot	0.5
End Silver Ore	Silver Ingot	1.0
End Lead Ore	Lead Ingot	0.7

Ore Processing Compatibility

If you have mods that add Ore Doubling (like a Macerator from IC2 or a Pulverizer from Thermal Expansion), End Metals are typically registered in the Ore Dictionary (OreDict). This allows them to be processed into two dusts or units of their respective metal, just like standard ores.

Configuration#

The mod includes a comprehensive configuration file (endmetals.cfg) that allows server administrators and players to customize the experience.

Configurable Options include:

Spawn Rates: Adjust the number of veins per chunk for every individual ore type.
Vein Size: Increase or decrease the maximum number of blocks per vein.
Toggle Ores: Enable or disable specific ores (useful for removing modded ores if the corresponding mod is not present).
Dimension Whitelisting: While designed for the End, the config allows for the potential enabling of these ores in other dimensions if desired.