Punch 2 Prime
A one-mixin mod to use Mojang's emulation of pre-Beta 1.7 TNT!
About this Mod
Did you know that Minecraft still has punch-to-prime TNT? Thanks to Mojang's bizarre approach to legacy support, although it's unobtainable since Beta 1.7, it's never actually been removed from Minecraft (apart from a brief period between 1.13 and 1.13.1). Punch 2 Prime is a simple one-mixin mod to set the default state of newly placed TNT back to punchable! This mod can be used purely server side, without needing to have it on connecting clients.
Available Versions
How to Install Punch 2 Prime 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 (1.20.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Punch 2 Prime". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20 (+26 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Punch 2 Prime 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 (1.20.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Punch 2 Prime compatible with fabric and forge and quilt?
Punch 2 Prime officially supports fabric, forge, quilt for Minecraft 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20. 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 Punch 2 Prime – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Punch 2 Prime 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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