Precision Prospecting

Sometimes prospecting requires a little precision

by NotenoughmailUtility

NeoForgeForge

Loaders: NeoForgeForge
Downloads on Modrinth: 46.8K
Followers on Modrinth: 5
versions: 4
Updated: August 17, 2026Aug 17
Published: in 2023

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Prospecting Tools — Three different prospecting tools in all metals from copper to red steel · swipe

At a glance

Runs on NeoForge and Forge

For Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.21.1 …

Needed in the game and on the server

Latest version — 2.1 from August 17, 2026

Requires TerraFirmaCraft

License EUPL-1.2 — free

Where it's needed

In gamerequiredOn serverrequired

Needed both in the game and on the server

Game versions1.18.2, 1.20.1, 1.21.1

A TFC:TNG addon for 1.18.2 and 1.20 that adds three new types of prospecting tools.

The Prospector's Hammer: A tool similar to the default Prospector's Pick but with a smaller range
The Prospector's Drill: A directional prospector that scans in the direction you're facing
The Mineral Prospector: A tool which scans a large area, but only reports non-metal ores

Feel free to add this to any modpacks, no need to ask

Balancing, art suggestions, and bug reports are always welcome on the github

As of 0.4.0, KubeJS can be used to create custom prospecting tools. See the wiki page on the subject.

Note: this feature will be moving into KubeJS TFC (my other mod) in 1.20

FAQ

How to install Precision Prospecting?

Install NeoForge for your Minecraft version, download Precision Prospecting 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 Precision Prospecting support?

Precision Prospecting has builds for Minecraft 1.18.2, 1.20.1, 1.21.1.

Is Precision Prospecting needed on the server?

Needed in the game and on the server

License and source

European Union Public License 1.2free to use and share; changes to the mod itself must be published under the same license

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