The Claw Datapack

Extend the range you can place/brake blocks with a new tool! Inspired by the Crab Claw, introduced my Mojang in the 2023 Mob Vote.

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About this Mod

This datapack is small and should have low prefomance impact. updates coming soon!

The Claw Item

The Claw is a new item that extends the players block placing and breaking range. (3 blocks)
It does not allow you to attack or interact with mobs at farther distances.
It must be held in either the mainhand or offhand in order to take effect.

Althogh this datapack was inspired by the Crab Claw item, introduced by Mojang in the 2023 mob vote, this datapack DOES NOT add the crab mob. Rather it goes with a simpler approach to obtaining the claw.

To craft the claw, you need 1 string, 2 copper ingots, an echo shard, and shears.

A players crafting menu, with shears in the top left of the matrix. Below, and also to the right of the shears 2 copper ingots are placed. in the center of the matrix a string is placed. and on the bottom right, an echo shard

The Reach Enchantment

The Reach enchantment adds one block of range per level of enchantment. (level 1-5)
You cant find it in an enchanting table, you have to trade with villagers and use an anvil.

Without the claw, range is 5 blocks, with the claw its 8. reach level one is nine, level 2 is 10. 3 is 11 blocks. 4 is 12, and 5 is 13 blocks

Available Versions

Villager Trade FIXrelease

MC 1.21fabric, forge, quilt

August 6, 2024

Villager Trade FIXrelease

MC 1.21datapack

August 6, 2024

Initial releaserelease

MC 1.21datapack

August 6, 2024

How to Install The Claw Datapack 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 (1.21).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

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Minecraft Versions

1.21

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Claw Datapack 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 (1.21). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is The Claw Datapack compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and quilt?

The Claw Datapack officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21. 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 The Claw Datapack – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if The Claw Datapack 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.