Better Snifferty

Better Snifferty

The Sniffer is always a creature that is rarely remembered since its addition to the game. It's time to make it better.

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sniffer in deep dark
sniffers are better now
Sniffer in cherry grove

About this Mod

Since its addition to the game, the Sniffer is always a creature that is rarely remembered. To address this issue and enhance the gameplay experience with the Sniffer, we need to make minor enhancements to its mechanics.
This mod is part of the collection "Qa balance adjustments for vanilla".

Typically, the Sniffer "sniffs out" one Torchflower Seed or Pitcher Plant Pod from nearby dirt-type blocks every 8 minutes. Even setting aside the practicality of Torchflower Seeds and Pitcher Plant Pods, the 8-minute cooldown alone is enough to make most players—who value a proportional return on their investment—lose interest in the Sniffer, except when pursuing achievements.

Now, the Sniffer’s cooldown time has been decreased to an average of 3 minutes. Furthermore, the Sniffer will drop different items depending on the biome it is in and the type of block beneath it—some of these dropped items are extremely rare.

Sniffer drops more rare items

自嗅探兽加入游戏以来,其存在感始终偏低。为改善这一现状,我们需要对嗅探兽的核心机制进行小幅增强。
本模组属于合集 “Qa原版物品平衡调整(Qa balance adjustments for vanilla items)”。

通常情况下,嗅探兽每间隔 8 分钟,会从周围的泥土类型方块中 “嗅探” 出 1 个火把花种子或瓶子草荚果。即便暂不讨论这两种物品的实际用途,单是长达 8 分钟的冷却时间,就足以让大多数追求 “付出与回报成正比” 的玩家 —— 除了为解锁成就外 —— 对嗅探兽再无其他兴趣。

本模组中,嗅探兽的冷却时间下调至平均值在 3 分钟左右。此外,根据嗅探兽所处的生物群系以及其脚下方块的类型不同,它还会产出不同的物品,其中有些掉落物极其稀有。

Sniffer in cherry grove
Sniffer in deep dark

Available Versions

Better snifferty 1.2.1201release
MC 1.20.1forge
August 27, 2025
Better snifferty 1.2.1204release
MC 1.20.4neoforge
August 27, 2025
Better snifferty 1.2.1206release
MC 1.20.6neoforge
August 27, 2025
Better snifferty 1.2.1211release
MC 1.21, 1.21.1neoforge
August 27, 2025
Better snifferty 1.2.1214release
MC 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4neoforge
August 27, 2025

How to Install Better Snifferty on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Snifferty". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forgeneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+9 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Better Snifferty server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Better Snifferty compatible with forge and neoforge?

Better Snifferty officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Better Snifferty – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Snifferty consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.

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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.41.21.31.21.21.21.11.211.20.6+2 more