Better Quarry
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #30 of 130 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Improves the standard Stardew Valley quarry.
Spawns set number of ores, gems, geode nodes in the quarry every day (if there are available spawnable tiles). Chances for all items are customizable.
While v1. 2 added an option to configure the spawn chances for each ore separately, for the sake of balance I don't reccomend using it. Also keep in mind that config shows only the base chances that are further modified by defferent factors in game.
For better experience reccomended using together with "Mining with Explosives" mod.
If you want similar functionality for the farm quarry check "Mining at the Farm".
Installation
Install the latest version of SMAPI
Unpack the downloaded zip file and place it's contents into the Mods folder
Tweak the configs to your liking. If there is no config file or you want to reset all settings to default, delete existing config file and the next time you load the game a new config will be created.
Play the game.
Better Quarry is a small, popular mod that improves the standard Stardew Valley quarry. It has 4,453 endorsements and 124,197 downloads, last updated in 2018. The description is minimal, so exact changes are unknown, but it likely enhances the quarry area for players seeking a visual or functional upgrade.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 4,453 endorsements—clearly a fan favorite.
- Massive download count (124k) shows it's been tried and tested by many.
- Simple premise: if you use the quarry, this mod likely makes it better.
⚠️ Cons
- No details on what exactly is improved—could be visual, loot, or layout changes.
- Last updated in 2018—might not work with the latest Stardew Valley patches.
- Minimal description means you're going in blind; you'll have to test it yourself.
For Stardew Valley players who spend time in the quarry and want a fresh take on it. If you're a completionist or just like tweaking your farm's surroundings, this is worth a look. Skip if you need detailed documentation or want major gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2018, check if it's compatible with your Stardew Valley version—SMAPI might flag it.
- Back up your save before installing, just in case the mod changes quarry loot or layout in unexpected ways.
- If you use other quarry mods, test for conflicts by loading a save and visiting the quarry.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Nishtra
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 124,197
- Endorsements
- 4,453
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 12/8/2016
- Updated
- 5/12/2018
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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