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Spot Ores and Valuable Blocks Faster

Enable Ore Borders

The pack adds bright, colored outlines around ore blocks embedded in cave walls and underground terrain. This makes valuable minerals stand out immediately without needing to stare at dark stone.

How it works:

  • Each ore type receives a distinct border color
  • Outlines are visible even in low-light conditions
  • The classic block texture remains unchanged; only the edge is highlighted

Use in Cave Mining

When exploring dark caves, scan walls and ceilings for these bright borders rather than trying to identify ore by texture alone. This speeds up resource gathering significantly.

Combine with Clear Water

The pack makes water transparent and removes murky visual effects, so underwater mining also becomes easier. You can spot ore blocks through water without the usual blue haze.

Additional Visibility Aids

Shortened grass height and removed pumpkin blur further improve your ability to see blocks at ground level and in specific biomes. Together, these changes turn ore hunting from a tedious search into a quick visual scan.