Elite Ores is a mod based around exploration, discovery, and utilization. It adds many ores to the game that will not only have varying uses, including basic ones such as armor and tools, but they will also encourage exploration. Some of these ores are extremely rare, and are only found in specific circumstances, so you will need to grab that pickaxe and start mining! (Potential other ways to obtain these ores are also in the works)

Version 0.8 is out now!

NOTE: for those confused on the disappearance of the 1.12.2 version, unfortunately the mod would not have been able to be utilized to it's full potential with the vision I have for it in this version, so I will be updating it to much later versions going forward. If you still want access to the original 1.12.2 beta, send me a DM on my discord: TNT Minecart.

This mod is currently in Beta, and so not everything is completed yet. Please comment if you would like to see changes or new features for future updates and eventually, the full release.

I would highly recommend using Just Enough Items (JEI) if you plan to use this mod, that way you do not have to remember all the recipes.

Specific information for each ore:

Ruby Ore: The most common ore in the mod, is often a great stepping stone between iron and diamond.
Rarity: Fairly common, generates below y-45.

Sapphire Ore: Similar to Ruby, although slightly better in most ways.
Rarity: Somewhat common, generates below y-40.

Kyanite Ore: Similar to Sapphire, although slightly better in most ways.
Rarity: Somewhat common, generates below y-30.

Titanium Ore: A very versatile ore, can be used for armor and tools, but is better utilized elsewhere.
Rarity: Fairly rare, generates below y-30.

Platinum Ore: Much rarer than Titanium, but has more specialized uses in certain crafting recipes.
Rarity: Very rare, generates below y-20.

Aquamarine Ore: A very similar ore to diamond, although usually slightly worse.
Rarity: Fairly rare, generates below y-40.

Jade Ore: Similar strength to Aquamarine and Kyanite, but has MUCH higher durability.
Rarity: Fairly rare, generates below y-20.

Onyx Ore: A very similar ore to diamond, although usually slightly better.
Rarity: Fairly rare, generates below y-10.

Ambrosia Ore: The next step after diamond, very important to progress to in most cases.
Rarity: Fairly rare, generates below y--16.

Azure Ore: The next step after Ambrosia. Requires Ambrosia or better to mine.
Rarity: Very rare, generates below y--32.

Citrine Ore: Similar to Ambrosia in strength, but much less durable.
Rarity: Uncommon, generates below y--40.

Topaz Ore: A seemingly useless ore.
Rarity: Uncommon, generates between y-0 and y-32.

Illuminum Ore: A bright ore used for decoration purposes.
Rarity: Uncommon, generates below y-0.

Newtonium Ore: An unstable ore, can be used as a fuel source.
Rarity: Rare, generates below y-0.

Uranium Ore: An unstable ore, used to create the Nuke.
Rarity: Very rare, generates below y-0.

Plutonium Ore: An unstable ore, used to create the Extreme Nuke.
Rarity: Extremely rare, generates below y-0.

Garnet Ore: A very specialized ore, can be very useful but is not often seen.
Rarity: Rare, generates between y-0 and y-45, ONLY generates in extreme hills or under bodies of water.

Bleedium Ore: A fiery ore that is similar to Azure, although usually slightly worse.
Rarity: Very rare, generates below y-45, ONLY generates in the nether.

Solarium Ore: A mysterious ore that almost nobody has seen.
Rarity: Extremely rare, generates between y-0 and y-64, can sometimes be found in desert biomes or the end.

Lazulite Ore: An extremely unique ore, often referred to as the Tsunami Ore. Very similar stats to Azure, but has VERY low durability, so use it wisely.
Rarity: Beyond rare, ONLY generates in Beach biomes in the sand.

Pearl Ore: There are no documented reports of this ore being seen, only verbal sightings, so there is no mention of what this actually does.
Rarity: Unknown, it has been rumored to generate high in the sky.

Rainbonite Ore: An incredibly powerful ore that very few people have seen. Requires Azure or better to mine.
Rarity: Beyond rare, generates below y--45.

Mithril Ore: The strongest ore that anyone has ever seen. Requires Rainbonite or better to mine.
Rarity: Beyond rare, generates below y--50.

DISCLAIMER:

You are freely allowed to use this mod in videos, public modpacks, and other such projects as long as you give credit (preferably a link to this mod page). What you may NOT do is claim this mod as your own, or sell it in any way, shape, or form.