Prospecting Picks
Prospecting pick that searches for nearby ores within a configurable radius
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About this Mod
Adds a prospecting pick that searches for nearby ores within a configurable radius around the stone-type block mined. Best paired with a datapack or mod that makes ore clusters larger and/or more sparse. Can also detect ore veins based on the presence of raw ore blocks.
Ores searched for are defined in the config file. They must have a forge:ores/
Available Versions
How to Install Prospecting Picks 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Prospecting Picks". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Prospecting Picks 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Prospecting Picks compatible with forge and neoforge?
Prospecting Picks officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Prospecting Picks – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Prospecting Picks 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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