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Advanced Finders Wiki & Guide

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Adds three handheld finder tools—Gem Finder, Metal Finder, and Mineral Finder—that locate nearby ores and gems for the player.

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Contents (6)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Frequently asked questions
  5. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Combine All Three Finders for Efficient Ore HuntingPicking the Finder for Your Goal Each finder covers a different category: the Gem Finder for gems, the Metal Finder…How to Find Metals Like Iron and Gold with the Metal FinderWhat the Metal Finder Detects The Metal Finder is tuned to metallic ores rather than gems. Hold it in your main hand…How to Locate Minerals and Bulk Ore Deposits with the Mineral FinderChoosing the Right Finder for the Job The Mineral Finder is the general-purpose option among the three tools. While…How to Use the Gem Finder to Locate Diamonds and Other GemsCrafting and Holding the Finder Once you have a Gem Finder in your inventory, hold it in your main hand. The tool…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 3

Items

Gem FinderMetal FinderMineral Finder

Frequently asked questions

What does the Advanced Finders Mod do?
It adds three handheld finder tools—the Gem Finder, Metal Finder, and Mineral Finder—that locate nearby ores and gems for you. They show the direction to nearby ores and point toward deep underground veins.
What finders does the Advanced Finders Mod add?
It adds three: the Gem Finder, the Metal Finder, and the Mineral Finder. Each one is specialized for a different ore type.
What Minecraft versions does Advanced Finders support?
The mod lists support for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 26.2, and 26.3. It is available for the Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge loaders.
Does Advanced Finders require any dependencies?
Yes, it requires the ForgeEndertech library. The mod will not work without it.
Can I add custom ores to Advanced Finders?
Yes, the mod is fully customizable through config files. You can add custom ores for your favorite mods by creating config files in the Targets folder.
Can I change the searching range of the finders?
Yes, the searching range is configurable. You can change it to comply with your needs.
Does Advanced Finders work in multiplayer?
Yes, it is server-safe and synchronized between players, so you can see what another player's finder is displaying in real time. All settings are synchronized between server and clients.
Does Advanced Finders support other mods' ores?
Yes, it has built-in support for popular resource-based mods. You can also add custom ores for any mod by creating config files in the Targets folder.
What do the red lights on the finder mean?
Red lights signal that a large ore deposit has been found. The finder also uses rectangles to show ores in the horizontal plane and triangles to point up or down toward the nearest vein.
Can I replace the crafting recipe for the finders?
Yes, the mod is fully configurable and you can replace the crafting recipe with a better one. The wiki also has a Recipes section for the finders.