Pocket Sand!
This mod adds a throwable Pile of Sand that can be crafted into a block of Sand.
About this Mod
This mod solves the problem of non-renewable sand in a unique way. Defeat Husks to obtain the new item "Pile of Sand." Husks can drop 0-2 Piles of Sand. Four Piles of Sand can be arranged into a square in the crafting grid to craft one block of Sand. The Pile of Sand can also be thrown at enemies to inflict Blindness for 00:03.
Available Versions
How to Install Pocket Sand! 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).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Pocket Sand!". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Pocket Sand! 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). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Pocket Sand! compatible with forge?
Pocket Sand! officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Pocket Sand! – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Pocket Sand! 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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