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Minecraft: Java Edition
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What's added?
Ore XP Orbs makes Copper, Iron, and Gold ores drop experience orbs when mined, similar to ores like Diamond, Emerald, Lapis lazuli and Coal.
Because the experience is dropped as XP orbs instead of being added directly to your XP bar, it works naturally with Mending. Your equipped Mending tools and armor can use the XP to restore durability just like with vanilla XP orbs.
Fortune works normally, while Silk Touch prevents XP from dropping and gives you the ore block as usual.

Features:
- ⛏️ Copper, Iron and Gold now reward XP
- 🟢 Drops XP orbs at the mined ore
- 🪨 Supports both regular and Deepslate ores
- 🔧 Fully compatible with Mending
- 💎 Fortune works normally
- ✨ Silk Touch prevents XP drops
XP rewards:
- Copper Ore: 0–1 XP - 20% chance to drop XP.
- Previous V1.0 behavior: 0–2 XP
- Iron Ore: 1–3 XP
- Gold Ore: 2–4 XP
For comparison, vanilla Coal Ore drops:
0-2 XP
Installation:
Datapack
- Download the Datapack version.
- Open your Minecraft world folder.
- Place the
.zipfile inside:.minecraft/saves/<your world>/datapacks/ - Load the world or run
/reload.
Fabric
- Install Fabric.
- Install Fabric API.
- Place the Fabric version of Ore XP Orbs inside your
modsfolder. - Launch Minecraft.
Fabric dependency: Fabric API is required when using the Fabric version. Install a Fabric API version compatible with your Minecraft version. Fabric API
Make sure you're using versions compatible with your Minecraft version.
Bug Reports
Found a bug?
Please open a Bug Report in the Issues section and include:
- Minecraft version
- Ore XP Orbs version
- Datapack or Fabric
- Steps to reproduce the problem
- Any relevant screenshots or error messages
Feature Requests
Have an idea for Ore XP Orbs?
Open a Feature Request in the Issues section. Suggestions for balancing, additional ores, compatibility, or other improvements are welcome.
License & Modpack Usage
Ore XP Orbs is All Rights Reserved.
You are welcome to include Ore XP Orbs in Minecraft modpacks, including publicly distributed modpacks, provided that:
Ore XP Orbs is properly credited to TknighT. A link to the official Ore XP Orbs project page is included in the modpack's description, documentation, or credits. Ore XP Orbs is not presented as the modpack author's own work. Standalone reuploads or redistribution of Ore XP Orbs are not permitted. Modified versions may not be publicly distributed without permission.
Modpack distribution and all other use remains subject to the full Ore XP Orbs License available on the project's GitHub repository.
AI Disclosure
AI assistance was used during development for coding and troubleshooting. All gameplay testing and final functionality were manually tested in-game.


