Blast Rod
Adds a new Blast Rod block that breaks every movable block it is pushed into.
About this Mod
Blast Rod
This mod adds a single block, the blast rod, that breaks every movable block is pushed into.
A blast rod can only break blocks that a piston can move, and only if the direction it is pushed is the same as it is facing, that is the opposite of where the iron part is.
However, a blast rod doesn't need to be directly pushed by a piston, there may be other blocks from between the blast rod and the piston.

An overly complicated contraption to break a cobblestone block with a blast rod.
Recipe
From up to bottom in a vertical line, two blaze rods and an iron ingot.

You can place the ingredients in any column of the 3x3 Crafting Table grid.
Compatibility
This mod heavily edits the algorithm that calculates which blocks are pushed (or pulled) by a piston, and so it is incompatible with other mods that edit or interact with the same algorithm.
For instance, mods that change the number of blocks a piston can push (or pull).
Available Versions
How to Install Blast Rod on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.18.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Blast Rod". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.18.1, 1.17
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Blast Rod server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (1.18.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Blast Rod compatible with fabric?
Blast Rod officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.18.1, 1.17. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Blast Rod – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Blast Rod 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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