Ore Scanner
A consumable ore scanner that highlights nearby ores through walls.
- Loaders
- FabricNeoForgeForgeQuilt
- Downloads on Modrinth
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- Followers on Modrinth
- 7
- versions
- 10
- Updated
- September 16, 2026Sep 16
- Published
- in 2026
At a glance
Needed on the server; optional in the game
This datapack adds an ore scanner item that can be thrown like a grenade to highlight nearby ores through walls.
Four scanners can be crafted using 4 iron ingots, 2 glowstone dust, 2 redstone dust, and an eye of ender: 
Once crafted, the ore scanner can be thrown by right clicking. It will be thrown about as far as a splash potion: 
After the ore scanner lands, a bright light will flash, then all ores within an 8 block radius of where the scanner landed will be highlighted for 15 seconds: 
FAQ
How to install Ore Scanner?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Ore Scanner for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.
Which Minecraft versions does Ore Scanner support?
Ore Scanner has builds for Minecraft 1.21.11–26.3.
Is Ore Scanner needed on the server?
Needed on the server; optional in the game
