The TNT Update
This mod adds a bunch of cool new types of TNT to the game.
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About this Mod
This mod was made with MCreator. It adds a bunch of new cool types of TNT including:
| Name | Action | Main crafting recipe / description of main crafting recipe | Side block texture / description of side block texture |
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| 2x TNT | Makes an explosion with the power of 2 |  |
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| 5x TNT | Makes an explosion with the power of 5 |  |
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| 10x TNT | Makes an explosion with the power of 10 |  |
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| Immediate TNT | Makes a normal explosion but explodes instantly |  |
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| Nuclear TNT | Makes an huge, fiery explosion |  |
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| Hole TNT | Makes a big hole in the ground |  |
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| Diamond Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of diamond ore |  |
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| Deepslate Diamond Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of deepslate diamond ore |  |
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| Emerald Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of emerald ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with emerald ore surrounding on all sides | Emerald ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Deepslate Emerald Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of deepslate emerald ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with deepslate emerald ore surrounding on all sides | Deepslate emerald ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Redstone Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of redstone ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with redstone ore surrounding on all sides | Redstone ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Deepslate Redstone Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of deepslate redstone ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with deepslate redstone ore surrounding on all sides | Deepslate redstone ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Gold Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of gold ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with gold ore surrounding on all sides | Gold ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Deepslate Gold Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of deepslate gold ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with deepslate gold ore surrounding on all sides | Deepslate gold ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Nether Gold Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of Nether gold ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with Nether gold ore surrounding on all sides | Nether gold ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Iron Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of iron ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with iron ore surrounding on all sides | Iron ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Deepslate Iron Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of deepslate iron ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with deepslate iron ore surrounding on all sides | Deepslate iron ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Coal Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of coal ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with coal ore surrounding on all sides | Coal ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Deepslate Coal Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of deepslate coal ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with deepslate coal ore surrounding on all sides | Deepslate coal ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Copper Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of copper ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with copper ore surrounding on all sides | Copper ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Deepslate Copper Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of deepslate copper ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with deepslate copper ore surrounding on all sides | Deepslate copper ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Lapis Lazuli Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of lapis lazuli ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with lapis lazuli ore surrounding on all sides | Lapis lazuli ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Deepslate Lapis Lazuli Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of deepslate lapis lazuli ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with deepslate lapis lazuli ore surrounding on all sides | Deepslate lapis lazuli ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Nether Quartz Ore TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of Nether quartz ore | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with nether quartz ore surrounding on all sides | Nether quartz ore but with the TNT label on it |
| Ancient Debris TNT | Makes a 3 by 3 by 3 cube of ancient debris | One piece of normal TNT in the middle of the crafting table with ancient debris surrounding on all sides | Ancient debris but with the TNT label on it |
| World Eater TNT | Will literally slowly eat your world |  |
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| Ice TNT | Turns all blocks in a nearby radius into ice |  |
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| Nether TNT | Turns all blocks in a nearby radius into Nether blocks |  |
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Available Versions
How to Install The TNT Update on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "The TNT Update". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
The TNT Update server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is The TNT Update compatible with neoforge?
The TNT Update officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with The TNT Update – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if The TNT Update 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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