Target Block Reader

Displays the redstone signal a target block will give off if hit in that spot.

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About this Mod

Target Block Reader adds a number near the crosshair that reads out the redstone signal that would be emitted by the target block you are looking at if it was struck there.
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You can test this with the command /summon minecraft:wind_charge ~ ~1.62 ~. This will summon a wind charge directly at your eye's position, so you can punch it with aim that's true.

No effect is had if you are not looking at a target block
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Available Versions

Target Block Reader 1.0.0release

MC 1.21.4fabric

March 20, 2025

How to Install Target Block Reader 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 (1.21.4).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.4

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Target Block Reader 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Target Block Reader compatible with fabric?

Target Block Reader officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Target Block Reader – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Target Block Reader 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.