
Speed Paths
Allows you to obtain the speed effect when walking on path blocks [1.21.2 - 26.1.x]
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About this Mod
✨ Features
🏃 Main description
This lightweight datapack grants players a Speed effect when walking on dirt path blocks.
Depending on the setup, the boost can range from Speed I to Speed V, making movement significantly faster on these paths.
⚡ Use and benefits
Perfect for creating fast travel routes in villages, bases, or between key locations, this system allows efficient movement without relying on complex mechanics like redstone or ice.
A real time-saver.
🧩 Gameplay integration
The system is simple and intuitive: standing or walking on a path automatically activates the effect.
It fits seamlessly into vanilla gameplay while encouraging the creation of practical and aesthetic road networks.
💬 Commands
/function speed_paths:set_values range from 1 to 5 - Changes the speed level
/function speed_paths:menu_speed_path- Opens the chat options menu
/function speed_paths:give_book- Gives you the book with the options
/function speed_paths:disable- Sets the speed to 0 "disables the datapack"
/function speed_paths:enable- Gives you the book with the options and opens the chat options menu
/function speed_paths:help- In-game help command
📥 Installation
📁 Datapack
Drop the.zipfile into your world'sdatapacksfolder.
Reload the world or use/reload.
Enjoy your enchanted adventure!
⚙️ Mod
Drop the.jarfile into themodsfolder of your instance.
Restartyour game.
Have fun!
Available Versions
How to Install Speed Paths 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 (26.2-pre-1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Speed Paths". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2-pre-1, 26.2-snapshot-8, 26.2-snapshot-7 (+18 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Speed Paths 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 (26.2-pre-1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Speed Paths compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Speed Paths officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2-pre-1, 26.2-snapshot-8, 26.2-snapshot-7. 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 Speed Paths – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Speed Paths 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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