Better Magnets Mod 1.12.2, — Guide

Magnet Tiers

There are five distinct tiers of magnets available. Each tier increases the effective radius of the suction effect. By default, the radii are as follows:

Suction Mechanics

• Instant Pickup: Items do not travel through the air; they are instantly added to your inventory.
• Obstruction Bypass: Suction works through solid walls and across lava/water without the risk of item destruction.
• XP Collection: All magnets automatically attract experience orbs in addition to items.
• Baubles Integration: Magnets can be equipped in Bauble slots to save space in the main inventory hotbar.

Anti-Magnet Mechanics

To balance the power of the magnets and prevent them from interfering with automated systems, the mod includes two specialized anti-magnet features.

Anti Magnet Block

The Anti Magnet Block is a utility block designed for automation safety. When placed, it creates a vertical "dead zone" that prevents magnets from functioning within its area of effect.

• Range: Prevents item suction 5 blocks directly above and 5 blocks directly below the block.
• Performance: This is not a tile entity, meaning players can place hundreds of these blocks in a small area without impacting server performance or causing FPS lag.
• Limitation: It only stops item suction; it does not prevent the collection of XP orbs.

Anti Magnet Item

The Anti Magnet Item is a unique counter-measure tool, often used in multiplayer environments or to quickly clear magnet effects.

• Function: If this item enters a player's inventory, it immediately forces all active magnets in that inventory to the OFF state.
• Usage: It does not just temporarily suppress the magnet; it actually toggles the magnet's setting to disabled. The player must manually turn their magnet back on to resume collection.
• Strategy: You can throw this item toward a player with an active magnet. Their magnet will suck the item up, which in turn disables their magnet instantly.