Sniffer Overhaul

Sniffer Overhaul

Adding interaction with the Sniffers

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About this Mod

Title

Sniffer Overhaul - is a Vanilla+ mod that adds the ability to partially tame a Sniffer.

Specifically, using a Pitcher pod, the player can tame a Sniffer and then equip a saddle and chests on it. 

A small customization feature has also been added: if you take any of the 16 types of carpets and right-click on the tamed Sniffer, that rug will be placed on it. If you don’t like the rug, you can change it at any time in the mob’s inventory. Also, if you right-click on the Sniffer and feed it a block or item from the biome (not all will work), it will take on a different skin texture

The Sniffer has a much larger storage than a donkey - 25 slots.

A unique mechanic has also been added to the Sniffer: a biome and structure locator. 

If you take one of the 21 items from the list below to search for in any crafting slot and place a fishing rod next to it (it doesn't matter where), you will receive one of the 21 fishing rods with the item you're searching for.

!IMPORTANT!

To switch the Sniffer to manual control mode, you need to right-click it again with any "item on a stick" from the mod. It works like a toggle:
1st right-click – the Sniffer searches for the corresponding biome or structure
2nd right-click – the Sniffer is controlled by the player

Below is a list of items and what they search for:

  • soul sand - search ancient city
  • terracota - search badlands
  • bamboo - search bamboo jungle
  • birch log - search birch forest
  • pink petals - search cherry grove
  • dark oak_log - search dark forest
  • gravel - search deep ocean
  • sandstone - search desert pyramid
  • sand - search desert
  • red tulip - search flower forest
  • ice - search ice spikes
  • melon slice - search jungle
  • mossy cobblestone - search jungle pyramid
  • mud - search mangrove swamp
  • iron ingot - search mansion
  • brown mushroom - search mushroom fields
  • dirt - search plains
  • acacia_log - search savanna
  • snowball - search snowy taiga
  • vine - search swamp
  • sea_pickle - search warm ocean

How it works:

Available Versions

Sniffer Overhaul 1.2.5release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
April 1, 2026
Sniffer Overhaul 1.2.4release
MC 1.21.1forge
March 31, 2026
Sniffer Overhaul 1.2.3release
MC 1.21.1forge
March 31, 2026
Sniffer Overhaul 1.2.2release
MC 1.20.1forge
March 27, 2026
Sniffer Overhaul 1.1.2release
MC 1.20.1forge
March 26, 2026

How to Install Sniffer Overhaul on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Sniffer Overhaul". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forgeneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1, 1.20.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Sniffer Overhaul 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 Sniffer Overhaul compatible with forge and neoforge?

Sniffer Overhaul officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Sniffer Overhaul – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Sniffer Overhaul 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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Server-side
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Supported Versions

1.21.11.20.1