Ore Detector
This datapack adds ore detector to the game. The ore detector shows if there is ore nearby.
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About this Mod
💎 Ore Detector
This datapack adds ore detector to the game. The ore detector shows if there is ore nearby.
✨ Features
- Ore detection up to 10x10x10 blocks
- Detection within 5 seconds
- 5 seconds cooldown
- !! The compass does not show the location of the ore !!
- Detecting deepslate ores
🧪 Recipe
You can get ore detector by placing the items in the crafting table with a compass in the middle and amethyst on all 4 sides.
💠 Ore Values
- Diamond:★★★★
- Deepslate Diamond:★★★★
- Emerald:★★★☆
- Deepslate Emerald:★★★★★★★★★★
- Gold:★★★☆
- Deepslate Gold:★★★☆
- Lapis:★★☆☆
- Deepslate Lapis:★★☆☆
- Redstone:★★☆☆
- Deepslate Redstone:★★☆☆
- Iron:★★☆☆
- Deepslate Iron:★★☆☆
- Coal:★☆☆☆
- Deepslate Coal:★☆☆☆
- Copper:★☆☆☆
- Deepslate Copper:★☆☆☆
🧱 Compatibility
- This datapack works on versions 1.21.2 and above
📦 Installation
- Download the datapack
.zipfile. - Place it in your world's
datapacksfolder. - Use
/reloadafter joining the world. - You're all set! Move around and see your coordinates at the bottom of your screen.
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💬 Feedback and Request
If you have a request or feedback, please write them in to my discord 3geetr.
Available Versions
How to Install Ore Detector on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Ore Detector". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+12 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Ore Detector server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Ore Detector compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Ore Detector officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Ore Detector – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Ore Detector 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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