
Odyssey Sniffer
Extends the Sniffer by making them dig up items relating to blocks they walk over. (Modded Compats)
About this Mod
Note: For 1.19.2 versions you must install another mod to add the sniffer:
- Trails&Tales Backport (1.20 Backport)
- What Did You Vote For? 2022: Sniffer, Rascal and Tuff Golem
- Mobvotes Sniffer
- Mob Vote '22 (Sniffer, Rascal and Tuff Golem)
- Mob Vote 2022 [Fabric] - Sniffer, Rascal, Tuff Golem
For other versions, there are no dependencies. Special thanks to MCreator for making this mod possible.
Features
Sniffers can be sheared to obtain Sniffer Fur, which can be used for an alternate brush recipe, or for the new Sniffer Pants which provide a substantial speed boost when walking through certain plants. (Customize by editing the 'minecraft:flowers' or 'odyssey_sniffer:sniffer_pants_swiftness' tags through datapack or mods such as CraftTweaker)
Sniffers will randomly displace the item form of blocks from a block, allowing automation of a variety of materials, with great mod compatibility.
Vanilla:
- Clay > Clay Ball
- Snow/Snow Layer > Snowball
- Honeycomb Block > Honeycomb
- Rooted Dirt > Hanging Roots
Modded Integration:
- Immersive Weathering
- Sand > Sand Pile
- Red Sand > Red Sand Pile
- Ash/Ash Layer > Ash Pile
- Moss > Moss Clump
- Environmental
- Mud > Mud Ball
- Cinderscapes
- Ash/Ash Layer > Ash Pile
- Ecologics
- Moss > Surface Moss
- Bettas
- Moss > Moss Ball
- Miner's Delight+
- Rooted Dirt > Cave Carrot
- Compatibility/Suggested mods
This should be compatible with any other mods as it works with only random ticks and does not interfere with any of the Sniffer's behaviours. There are other great mods that add content to the Sniffer I recommend:
- Hellion's Sniffer+ adds a massive variety of content including new plants, biomes and making Sniffer rideable
- Sussy Sniffers lets Sniffers dig up suspicious sand and gravel blocks
- More Sniffer Flowers adds more flowers that can be dug up by the Sniffer
- Snifferent adds more plants and miscellaneous items to be found by the Sniffer
Updates/Versions
I can only update to version and modloader pairs which are supported by MCreator and its plugins, and I can not make versions that predate 1.19.2 due to a lack of backport mods for the Sniffer.
Credits
Thankyou to my friends Imma_Sketchy for designing multiple textures for the mod and thedarkhalfsparrow_ for assistance in planning and assisting in my modding and programming journey.
Suggestions
Feel free to make suggestions for either additions for Vanilla or modded integration and I will consider them. Future updates will include a new item, the Sniffer Fur, you can leave suggestions for potential uses.
Can I do X with this mod?
You can include this mod in any modpack or video, but give me credit when specifically showcasing my mod. Do not redistribute or take credit for my mod without my authorisation.
Available Versions
How to Install Odyssey Sniffer on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.3).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Odyssey Sniffer". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.1 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Odyssey Sniffer 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 (1.21.3). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Odyssey Sniffer compatible with forge and neoforge?
Odyssey Sniffer officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Odyssey Sniffer – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Odyssey Sniffer 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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